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Inclusive Golf Coaching for Everyone

byNikki PonappaEvents hosted at KGA, Bangalore Golf Club & Coorg Golf LinksStarts from₹2,500 per participantView full gallery

I believe golf belongs to everyone. Through the Purple Academy, I partner with Enable India to create accessible, joy-filled training for students with visual impairments.

I feel so grateful to be part of this amazing group. This is a photo with visually impaired students and volunteers from Enable India after a golf exposure session at the Karnataka Golf Association. It’s a powerful reminder that golf is a sport for everyone.

Here I am during a briefing session with a group of visually impaired students from Enable India. Each year, I get the humbling opportunity to introduce them to golf, sharing the fundamentals of a sport that has given me so much.

Another angle from our indoor orientation with the Enable India students. It's important to create a comfortable and clear foundation before we even step onto the green, ensuring everyone feels confident and ready.

A truly special moment cutting the ribbon for the launch of the Purple Academy for Golf. This initiative, in partnership with Enable India, is dedicated to providing structured golf coaching for the visually impaired. I am so excited to be an impaneled coach.

Another shot of the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Purple Academy. The smiles and shared excitement in this photo capture the collaborative spirit behind making golf possible for more people in our community.

This was a landmark day for Indian golf. Here we are signing the official documents to launch the Purple Academy at the Karnataka Golf Association. It formalizes our commitment to creating inclusive opportunities in the sport.

A candid moment during the signing ceremony for the Purple Academy. It represents the culmination of hard work and a shared vision with Enable India to bring the joy of golf to the visually impaired community.

About Golf for Everyone: Community & Inclusion

When coaching students with visual impairments, we shift focus from visual tracking to tactile and auditory cues. We use specific drills to build spatial awareness, allowing players to feel the rhythm of their swing and connect with the game entirely through their senses.

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Nikki Ponappa

Events hosted at KGA, Bangalore Golf Club & Coorg Golf LinksStarts from ₹2,500 per participant

Hi, I'm Nikki. My mission is to tear down the walls around golf, making it accessible for everyone regardless of their ability. Working with the Purple Academy and Enable India has been a highlight of my career, and it is pure joy to see these students find their swing.

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