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Zen Golf Range & Academy making Golf an ‘Inclusive’ Sport

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A new pristine driving range, Zen Golf Range & Academy, located in the heart of Gurugram, is making a mark in the golfing circuit of Delhi & NCR. Spread in about 11 acres’ land, which initially was a landfill until a year back, is now creating ripples among the golfing fraternity and newbies to Golf from the city and around.

 Golf is a sport of high aspirations; in fact, most adults view it not as a sport but as a platform for luxury lifestyle, status symbol, business networking platform and being in the company of influential and elite strata. Upwardly mobile young parents are keen to have their children learn and play Golf either to pursue high paying and glamorous careers in Golf or for other myriad reasons. In a nutshell, Golf is breaking out of the seams of the aristocracy.

At Zen Golf, we want to make Golf an inclusive sport, introducing the sport to new aspirants across age groups. Golf is more than a physical sport; it’s a beginning of a healthy lifestyle and a mind-body connection; it requires concentration and practice. It would not be wrong to say it’s a healthy addiction,” says Shyam Grover, Managing Director, Zen Golf.  

Arjun Malik, Director and Coach at Zen Golf, adds, “My youngest student is little less than four years, and the oldest is aged 83. It’s time to let go of the belief that Golf is meant for senior citizens. Certainly not! In Gurugram, we see great enthusiasm among children to learn Golf. We have junior programmes running at our academy, customised group training, and personal classes. A lot has changed with easy accessibility to golf sets for children of different age groups.”

For beginners in the adult category, budget golf sets are available, suitable for learning and pursuing the game for a couple of years. People are sceptical about burning a hole in their pocket, especially when they are beginners to the world of golf.

Golf can be intimidating with its baggage of pre-conditioning, and that’s the feeling the team at Zen Golf proposes to break by building a friendly, open culture, affordable pricing and trained experienced coaches. “The range is designed in a way that it can also be used as a mini chip & putt course with target greens, bunkers, undulations. We wanted to bridge the gap between a course and range so that transition to the course is smooth for beginners while regular players and pros can practice with true playing conditions. Many regular golfers who love playing at Zen Golf say that they have noticed that practising here has improved their game.” added Grover.

The New High

“For a healthy team building get together and introduce members of Federation of Indian Industry (FII) to Golf, Zen was an easy choice since my golfing friends recommended it. The place has a serene landscape and friendly management & staff,” says Deepak Jain, Managing Director, FII.

Nimrin, the mother of a six years old taking golf lessons at the range, says, “my daughter is very excited about her game and looks forwards to the coaching and practice. More than her, I am delighted since Golf has diverted her from long screen time towards a healthy habit.”

“The vibes of the place make it a next hangout place in Gurugram,” quips advocate Ritu Kapoor. NeenaWagh, an activist for special needs, is excited to know that the place offers complimentary entry and play for children with special needs.

No one can quite know except the keenest of golfers the thrill of a game in open of the layout of fairways, holes and bunkers of a day well spent with friends. Being a golf aspirant and staying in Gurgaon can be one of the luckiest co-incidences; it’s a city home to prestigious golf courses that provide playing opportunities for golfers. 

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