The R&A has announced the launch of the Women in Golf Leadership Foundation Programme in India, with the backing of the DP World India Championship Legacy Fund. The programme is designed to ensure that emerging women leaders develop the necessary skills and knowledge to contribute to the sustainable development of the industry.
Ten individuals drawn from various parts of the golfing world in India have been chosen to join the first programme cohort, where they recently took part in a leadership training session in New Delhi. The participants will continue their training in the next few months, after which they will come together again at the DP World India Championship in October.
The rollout of the programme in India is facilitated through the DP World India Championship Legacy Fund. During the following months, the participants will undergo various activities that include workshops, coaching, mentorship, and peer-to-peer learning, all aimed at enhancing communication, strategies, and career development.
Key Highlights:
- The R&A launches its first Women in Golf Leadership Programme in India
- DP World India Legacy Fund backs women leaders to grow Indian golf
- Ten women professionals join inaugural leadership cohort in India
Jackie Davidson, Director of Golf Education at The R&A said, "Opening golf to the world is at the heart of The R&A’s strategy for the future of the sport." "Through the support of the DP World India Championship Legacy Fund, we are delighted to bring the Women in Golf Leadership Foundation Programme to India for the first time and invest in the talented women who are helping shape the future of golf."
Jackie added that India represents an important market for increasing inclusiveness within the sport. "By supporting women to develop their leadership skills and advance their careers, we can help create a stronger, more diverse industry and inspire more people to engage with golf."
Participant Swati Dodeja highlighted the programme as an exceptional platform for personal development, pointing out that it exposes them to international best practices in terms of leadership, which they could use to develop opportunities for women and girls playing golf in India.
Another participant Jagmeet Kaur Dhody focused on the social importance of the programme, highlighting the long-term benefits of the program for the community. She reiterated the importance of creating mentorship networks and eliminating participation barriers, stating that empowering more women leaders will accelerate the growth of women's golf across communities.
Underlining the commitment of the DP World Tour to invest in the growth of golf in India, Ben Cowen, Chief Tournament & Operations Officer, stated, "The DP World Tour is pleased to be associated with The R&A Women in Golf Leadership Foundation Programme through the DP World India Championship. This aligns with our strategy to work hand in hand with our stakeholders to grow golf in the regions we operate in."
The initiative will help in nurturing leadership skills and growing the game in diversity and sustainability. He highlighted that the collaboration fits perfectly with the long-term strategy of the Tour to collaborate with all key players to help develop golf in its playing markets.
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