Gurugram, December 27, 2025: BMW India Foundation has partnered with The Golf Foundation to launch ‘Golf for Everyone’, a nationwide initiative aimed at identifying and nurturing golf talent among underprivileged children across India.
The initiative seeks to make golf more inclusive by taking the sport beyond traditional boundaries and introducing it to children from government and low-income schools. As part of the programme, BMW India Foundation and The Golf Foundation will conduct India’s largest annual golf talent hunt for 2025–26, with a multi-stage grassroots discovery process.
Speaking on the initiative, Mr. Hardeep Singh Brar, President and CEO, BMW Group India, said, “Golf has traditionally been perceived as a sport limited to the privileged few due to accessibility and resource constraints. The ‘Golf for Everyone’ program seeks to change this narrative by creating opportunities for talented young athletes regardless of their socio-economic background. By bringing golf to the doorsteps of underprivileged children, we hope to foster a truly community-driven sporting culture that celebrates diversity and equal opportunity. BMW India Foundation’s vision is to nurture projects that transcend socio-economic boundaries and becomes truly inclusive. We strongly believe projects like ‘Golf for Everyone’ hold that tremendous transformational power.”
The talent hunt will begin with in-school identification camps conducted across government and low-income schools. Children can also participate by sending a WhatsApp message saying “I am Talent” to +91 93106 92833. Using portable hitting mats, nets and putting kits, participants will undergo basic athletic assessments, including throws, sprints, jumps and coordination drills, to identify physical agility and coordination.
Shortlisted children will then advance to regional on-range golf camps hosted at golf facilities across multiple states. These camps will introduce participants to the fundamentals of golf and assess their basic skills. Over 1,800 to 2,000 children are expected to be screened through the process, culminating in a National Talent Hunt that will select around 30 promising young golfers.
The selected participants will receive a comprehensive support package, including professional coaching, access to equipment, tournament exposure, mentorship and financial assistance. The programme is designed to support both sporting development and overall personal growth.
Through ‘Golf for Everyone’, BMW India Foundation and The Golf Foundation aim to democratise access to golf, identify future talent, and promote values such as discipline, perseverance and sportsmanship among young athletes from diverse backgrounds.
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