17/07/2026
Golf Champion for Life Talent Hunt Program Successfully Conducted in Niphad
The Golf Champion for Life Talent Hunt Program, led by India's National Golfing Academy Coach and Director of Protouch Academy, Kolkata, Mr. Indrajit Bhalotia, was successfully conducted in Niphad on 16th July 2026.
More than 200+ children between the ages of 7 and 15 years participated in the talent hunt from various schools, including Swami Vivekanand Vidyalaya, Kundewadi, Vainateya Vidyalaya, Niphad, and K.K. Wagh School, Bhausaheb Nagar, Niphad.
Following a comprehensive evaluation, 40 promising young golfers were selected to undergo an intensive golf training program.
The selection process was conducted under the guidance of Mr. Indrajit Bhalotia and in the presence of the following distinguished members:
WG CDR Pradeep Bagmar, Chief Promoter, Riverside Golf Course Niphad
Mr. Ravindra Naik, Retired District Sports Officer, Nashik
Mr. Milind Bhagwat and Mrs. Gauri Bhagwat
Mr. Manish Shah
Mr. Raju Ahirwar, Coach, Riverside Golf Course Niphad
The selected children will receive completely free training, including professional coaching, golf equipment, uniforms, and meals. The initiative is driven by the motto "Catch Them Young", with the vision of nurturing talented young golfers and preparing them to compete at national and international levels.
With golf now being an Olympic sport, this program aims to discover and develop future champions—perhaps even the next "Tiger" to emerge from the greens of Niphad.
The long-term vision of the program is to train 300 children from Niphad and surrounding areas, creating a strong grassroots foundation for golf and providing young talent with the opportunity to excel in the sport.
Admissions are now open for interested children aged 7–15 years.
For registrations and further information, please contact:
Pradeep Bagmar - +91 9404233196
Raju Ahirwar, Coach - +91 8007065876
