OGC launches Academy of Golf Excellence in Udhagamandalam

The Ootacamund Gymkhana Club (OGC) launched the Academy of Golf Excellence, powered by Tarun Sardesai Golf Academy (TGSA), on Sunday.

It would be the first structured high-performance golf coaching partnership in OGC’s 130-year historical past thus creating a transparent pathway for juniors and youth to pursue aggressive golf and future scholarship alternatives in India and overseas.

“This is about legacy and entry. For greater than a century, OGC has been a house for golf within the Nilgiris. Partnering with TSGA permits us to open that legacy to each baby who desires to study the game the correct means,” mentioned Shyam Sundar, the OGC Head.

Known for its High Performance Center in Kolar, TSGA has constructed certainly one of India’s main pipelines for growing elite golfers. The Ooty program will adapt TSGA’s curriculum for the Nilgiris whereas making top-tier teaching accessible to adults and kids, each learners and current golfers.

“Our dedication is straightforward – develop the sport by making world-class coaching and information accessible to younger gamers, early,” mentioned Tarun Sardesai.

“Whether a toddler goals of changing into a tour skilled, goals for faculty golf and scholarships overseas, or just desires a sport for all times, good teaching on the proper age adjustments the trajectory,” he added.

“As a membership, we’re dedicated to supporting this program for the long run – from devoted entry to our course and observe services to steady coach availability and outreach with native non-public and authorities faculties. We need each teenager in The Nilgiris to have a good shot on the sport,” mentioned Satish Balagopal, Golf Captain, OGC.

The Academy was formally inaugurated by the Nilgiris District Collector Lakshmi Bhavya Thanneeru.

For particulars, contact coach Aaseem at 9996866260.