DP World Boosts Adaptive Golf Access Across India
DP World's India Championship Legacy Fund to fund AGAF for inclusive golf.
In a significant move toward inclusivity in sports, DP World has announced a major commitment to expand golf opportunities for specially-abled individuals across India. Through its India Championship Legacy Fund, the company is providing funding equivalent to £10,000 to support the Adaptive Golf Alliance Foundation (AGAF).
Empowering Athletes Through Discovery Events
The funding is specifically earmarked to bolster AGAF’s Discovery Events throughout the country. These events are designed to serve as a gateway, offering introductory sessions that provide a clear pathway into regular coaching and competitive play. Beyond just participation, the initiative aims to foster a sustainable ecosystem by investing in coach development and educational programmes.
A key component of this mission is mentorship, connecting newcomers to the sport with established adaptive players to build a community of support and expertise.
Star Power at Delhi Golf Club
The announcement follows a high-profile adaptive golf clinic held at the Delhi Golf Club during the India Championship week. The event saw participation from world-renowned figures, including Shane Lowry—a DP World Tour and Ryder Cup winner—and Diksha Dagar, an Indian professional golfer and Asian Games 2026 silver medallist who serves as an adaptive athlete. Their involvement highlighted the potential for golf to be a transformative sport for people of all abilities.
A Legacy Beyond the Tournament
The DP World India Championship Legacy Fund was established with the goal of ensuring that the impact of the tournament extends far beyond the week of competition. By focusing on talent development and grassroots participation, the fund seeks to create lasting social benefits.
Hemant Kumar Ruia, Country Manager for the Subcontinent (India), emphasized this vision: “The India Championship is about much more than world-class golf. It is about creating a lasting legacy that extends beyond the tournament and makes a meaningful difference in our communities. Through the DP World Legacy Fund, we are committed to breaking down barriers and making golf more accessible and inclusive.”
Expanding the Reach of Adaptive Golf
Balendu Singh, Director of the Adaptive Golf Alliance Foundation, noted that this support will allow the organization to reach more communities. "Every Discovery Event is an opportunity to show someone that golf is a sport they can access, enjoy and excel in," he stated.
The initiative marks the third major programme supported by the Legacy Fund. Previous efforts include supporting the The R&A Women in Golf Leadership Foundation Programme and grassroots initiatives through ZEN Golf and Golf Foundation India. Notably, the DP World Clubhouse initiative has already introduced roughly 1,500 children across 12 schools in the Delhi NCR region to the sport.