Vizag Dolphins plan grassroots push to popularise golf in Andhra Pradesh
The franchise aims to nurture young talent through clinics and a junior academy following the Green Fuels Maritime Invitational 2026.
The Vizag Dolphins Golf Club (GC) plans to promote golf in Visakhapatnam through grassroots initiatives, according to Telangana Today. The franchise intends to use clinics and junior programmes to grow the sport in Andhra Pradesh.
The East Point Golf Club (EPGC) recently hosted the Green Fuels Maritime Invitational 2026, which is part of the AM Green Indian Golf League (IGPL). This marks the first time the EPGC has hosted an IGPL event.
Sudhakar Kaligithi, Managing Director of the Green Fuels Group and co-owner of Vizag Dolphins GC, said the goal is to nurture young talent in Vizag and develop them into Olympic players. The franchise is owned by Green Fuel Global Trading Pvt. Ltd.
The league has introduced a new speed-golf format called X-Golf to attract younger audiences. AM Green IGPL CEO Uttam Singh Mundy said the format is played in a stadium setting on one hole against the clock to increase viewership.
Vizag Dolphins GC Director CH Rajasekhar said the team wants to start an academy for junior golf with support from the IGPL once the tournament concludes. The franchise plans to make the EPGC its home course.
EPGC Honorary Secretary SVR Raju thanked the Vizag Dolphins owners for bringing the league to the city. Vice-President of EPGC TS Varma noted the club has a renovated championship course and a new clubhouse.