New Delhi, 15-05-2026

DP World PGTI and ISSO sign MoU to promote Golf in International Schools

The DP World Professional Golf Tour of India (DP World PGTI), the governing body for men’s professional golf in India, signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the International School Sports Organization (ISSO), in New Delhi on Monday, May 11, to promote and develop golf within India’s international school ecosystem.

The partnership aims to introduce structured golf pathways for students through awareness programs, grassroots participation, talent identification and exposure to professional golfing standards.

As part of the collaboration, DP World PGTI will support ISSO schools with technical expertise, certified coaches, professional golfers, workshops on golf fundamentals and etiquette, and structured junior golf development initiatives.

Speaking on the partnership, Ms. Aakanksha Thapak, Director of the International School Sports Organisation (ISSO), said, “At ISSO, we are committed to creating meaningful sporting ecosystems for students across international schools in India. Golf is a sport that teaches discipline, patience, integrity and focus which are values that go far beyond the course. Through this partnership with DP World PGTI, we aim to make Golf more accessible to young students and provide them with structured opportunities to learn, compete and grow.”

Founded with the vision of creating structured and globally aligned sporting opportunities for students, ISSO, recognised by the International School Sport Federation (ISF) and affiliated with the School Games Federation of India (SGFI), continues to strengthen its vision of creating globally aligned sporting pathways for student-athletes across international curriculum schools.  

Mr. Amandeep Johl, CEO, DP World Professional Golf Tour of India (DP World PGTI), said, “We are delighted to partner with ISSO in strengthening the grassroots golf ecosystem in India. Introducing the sport at the school level is essential for long-term growth and talent development. Through this collaboration, we hope to inspire more young students to take up golf and benefit from the immense opportunities the sport offers.”

The MoU reflects a shared commitment by ISSO and DP World PGTI to build long-term sporting culture, encourage wider participation in golf, and provide meaningful development opportunities for young athletes across the country.

Picture Caption:

The MoU between DP World PGTI and ISSO was signed by Mr. Amandeep Johl, CEO, DP World PGTI (2nd from right) and Ms. Aakanksha Thapak, Director of the ISSO (2nd from left). The other dignitaries seen in the picture are Mr. Vikas Singh, Chief Business Officer, DP World PGTI (extreme right) and Mr. Gaurav Dixit, Founder and Director, ISSO (extreme left).