The Birdies Connect Invitational is more than just a golf tournament. It is a vibrant celebration of women’s power, skill, and connection in sports. Conceived by Swati Dodeja, a passionate advocate for women’s golf, this unique sundowner event is designed to spotlight professional and amateur women golfers, offering them a platform to showcase their talent in an inspiring and supportive atmosphere.
Competition Meets Camaraderie
At its heart, the Birdies Connect Invitational is about blending competition with camaraderie. The tournament brings together some of India’s finest women golfers, including Vani Kapoor, Neha Tripathi, Ridhima Dilawari, Hitaashee Bakshi, Amandeep Drall, Jasmine Shekar, Khushi Khanijau and Agrima Manral. These top professionals lead teams of three amateurs, creating an engaging environment of mentorship, teamwork, and spirited competition. With 24 amateur players joining the event, it’s not just about winning, it’s about learning, bonding, and sharing the love of golf.
A World-Class Stage
Set for October 18th, 2024, the tournament will be played at the Jaypee Greens Golf Resort in Greater Noida. This championship golf course, designed by the legendary Greg Norman, offers the perfect backdrop for the event. As one of the longest courses in India, it combines challenging play with stunning landscapes, ensuring an unforgettable experience for every participant.
Golf with a Purpose
The Birdies Connect Invitational is more than just a day on the green. It’s about fostering a love for golf among women, creating memorable experiences, and building lasting connections. Whether budding talent gets the chance to learn from seasoned professionals or women executives find a new passion in the game, this event is designed to empower women through golf.
In addition to its role in advancing women’s golf, the tournament also offers a valuable platform for brands. By sponsoring this event, companies can align with a fast-growing demographic of empowered women, showcasing their support for women’s sports and community engagement. The Birdies Connect Invitational allows brands to connect with influential female athletes, executives, entrepreneurs, and leaders, creating meaningful partnerships that elevate sports and business.
What truly sets this event apart is its commitment to encouraging and growing India’s women’s golfing community. By bringing together a diverse range of participants, from top professionals to enthusiastic amateurs like senior executives, entrepreneurs, and members of the diplomatic community, the Birdies Connect Invitational represents the unity, ambition, and talent of women in golf.
Swati Dodeja’s passion for women’s golf drives this initiative—her vision is to provide greater visibility and opportunity for female golfers. “My dream is to raise the profile of women’s golf, especially in India. We have very talented women golfers in the country. Unfortunately, their immense talent is not recognised due to significantly fewer tournaments and opportunities for them to show their skill. I want to create a platform and set the stage for them for a lasting impact that will inspire and empower future generations of female athletes.
The Birdies Connect Invitational celebrates passion, opportunity, and women power to come together, compete, inspire, and learn from each other. As this event continues to grow, it’s clear that women’s golf in India is rising, and the future looks bright.
