Written for a Golf Turf maintenance Company

Beyond Golf

One may wonder with instant disbelief what Golf can offer, like other much-publicized games like football or cricket. This individual game is thought of to be another breed of sport for the rich and elite, left untouched by the commoner. But if one looks at it closely they can see the brighter side of Golf. Golf is more than a game itself. It is as big as its playing field. One can convincingly say that it helps us in many ways. Blessed with green carpet spread, the roots of each blade of grass prevent soil erosion, retain rainwater, protects water table, and thus happily remains as “environmental watchdog” protecting our Ecosystem. This statement is no exaggeration. Golf is the only game that has the huge and vast expanse of the green turf and they become natural “oxygen factories” generating much-needed oxygen for us to breathe and live. This is also backed by ample scientific evidence. We have now come to a stage to grab every opportunity to protect our planet from the abuse of the environment, and Golf is one good game that can help in this endeavor.

In India, KVGC keeps the Golf flag flying high with its number one ranking awarded by Golf Industry Association. With its huge presence and dominating initiatives, it has proved its top ranking status. KVGC’s “golf for all” principle of taking golf the common man is laudable. To add to its credentials, it has adopted a village called Damlole adjacent to its golf course and this village has been fully integrated with KVGC, creating multiple economic opportunities and “inclusive growth” even for the poorest of poor. Back in late ’90s, Japanese car manufacturer Toyota motor decided to set up their first motor car plant in India adjacent to the Golf course called Eagleton Golf club. So in the same way KVGC has embarked on a much bigger plan for India ie..to support the poor in the creation of jobs and also on the health front.

Finally, now one can make strong statements in support of Golf and the inventors of this game can hold their head high with a sense of pride and responsibility.

Hence looking beyond the game Golf, one can see a a new horizon, a new big hope for mankind