Aaqib Khan

Gulmarg, Nov 10 (KNS): The Department of Tourism, Jammu and Kashmir, will organise two golf events at Gulmarg Golf Course on Wednesday as part of efforts to promote the sport among youngsters and revive local participation.

The events include ‘Golf for Juniors: Grooming New Talent’, targeting children aged 12 to 18 years, and the Winter Caddy Golf Tournament.

Speaking to Kashmir News Service (KNS), Director Tourism Kashmir Syed Qamar Sajjad said the initiative was aimed at introducing golf to younger generations and creating opportunities for emerging talent in the Valley.

He said golf remained relatively less popular among local youngsters and the department was working to familiarise them with the sport from an early age.

The initiative will include facilitating the availability of golf equipment during the appraisal and foundation training phases, followed by an expansion of the programme after the trial phase.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

Sajjad said the focus would be on practical training rather than theoretical instruction, with the aim of developing interest in the sport and creating a platform for wider participation and competition.

He added that the department would continue organising such activities to encourage local talent and expand the reach of golf in Kashmir.

Sajjad also said golf activities had gradually regained momentum in Gulmarg after remaining limited for several years, attributing the revival to sustained efforts by the Tourism Department.

He said the golf course had also emerged as an attraction for visitors, with tourists showing interest in watching golf activities during their visits to the destination.

The two events are expected to provide an opportunity to introduce more local youngsters to the sport while adding to Gulmarg's existing tourism and sporting activities. (KNS)