The Golf Sector Association (GIA), a non-profit organization created in 2011 to promote different stakeholders in the country’s golf sector, will conduct the 11th edition of its annual Golf & This was disclosed during a Curtain Raiser news conference at the news Club of India on Friday. The 11th Annual Golf & Turf Summit is a watershed moment for the golf industry, aimed at encouraging collaboration among industry leaders, driving innovation, and promoting sustainable practices.
The conference also acts as an important forum for addressing industry trends, exchanging best practices, and bolstering joint efforts to improve the entire golf experience. It offers a unique chance for golf course owners, managers, equipment suppliers, and other stakeholders to coordinate their objectives and contribute to the sport’s growth and sustainability. Anirudha Seolekar, president of the GIA, has declared that this year’s Golf & grass Summit would focus on integrating new grass management practices and investigating the future of golf tourism.
Golf tourism in India is on the rise. The British Raj left us with a rich sporting tradition. Over the previous two decades, a multitude of privately owned courses have emerged, each with greater member facilities.
However, there is a lot of opportunity to raise awareness about them. This year’s Golf & Turf Summit will focus on golf tourism, which is a primary goal of India’s Ministry of Tourism. There will also be some enlightening panel talks on contemporary turf management approaches. We will also have a gathering of industry experts and notable speakers from across the world to share their vision and understanding of the golfing ecosystem,” Mr Seolekar, who is also the GIA’s original president, stated.
Anit Mehrotra, GIA vice-president, stated that golf tourism has considerably contributed to the industry’s growth during the last fiscal year. Mr Mehrotra stated that the surge of overseas visitors has raised income for golf courses and
“To meet the growing demand from golf tourists, there has been an increase in the development and upgrade of golf courses and facilities.” New investments in golf course infrastructure, such as developing new courses, updating existing ones, and improving facilities, have become commonplace. This development has boosted the golf sector by drawing more visitors, resulting in a cycle of growth,” Mr Mehrotra stated.
Ravi Garyali, GIA honorary treasurer, stated that there have also been attempts to bring golf to underrepresented areas through specialized programs and collaborations. Corporate sponsorships have been critical to these initiatives, helping to reduce obstacles and create a more diverse and accessible golfing community.
In recent years, the government has made considerable policy measures to improve golf accessibility. However, GIA Board member Deepali Shah Gandhi stated that both government agencies and companies should do more to make the sport more accessible. This includes lowering the cost of participation, investing in public golf facilities, subsidizing green fees for kids, and raising knowledge about job prospects at golf courses and other golf-related sectors.
Furthermore, important bureaucrats from relevant ministries, golf course owners from throughout the country, and merchants and producers of golf equipment, carts, machines, and linked services will attend the summit.
About Golf Industry Association (GIA)
Golf Industry Groups founded the Golf Industry Association in 2011 as a non-profit corporation under the Indian Trusts Act of 1882. The Association’s primary goal is to create a venue for all important sectors of the golf industry to collaborate to grow, develop, and promote the game of golf via their contributions. Contribute to the development and promotion of the Indian golf industry by supporting the operations and goals of the Indian Golf Union, the Government of India Tourism Authority, and other golf-related organizations. The Association is responsible for advising the government on industry-specific issues while not interfering with individual members’ relationships with specific government departments.