About us

The Golf Industry Association is a promotional body formed by Golf Industry Groups as a non-profit organization under the Societies Registration Act 1860. The main objective of the Association is to provide a forum to co-ordinate all key sectors of Golf Industry to grow, develop and promote the game of Golf through their respective involvement. Assist to build and promote the Indian Golf industry by supporting the activities and aims of the Indian Golf Union, the Government of India Tourism Authority and other golf related groups. The Association is responsible to provide advice to the Government on industry wise issues without interfering individual members’ relationship with specific Government agencies. Our goal is to look after the interest of all members and to strengthen the individual position of each member.
Objective
The objective statement of the Golf Industry Association is to promote and advance the sport of golf by fostering collaboration and cooperation among industry stakeholders, driving innovation and growth, and enhancing the overall experience for golfers worldwide
Vision
The Vision of the GIA is to be the nodal body between the stake holders of the game of golf globally, thereby giving opportunities for all to engage, learn and share best practices among each other for the wider good and development of the sport.
Mission
To engage with all stakeholders and create a conducive environment for discussions, deliberations and fruitful knowledge sharing as well as opportunities for the growth of game through various grass root initiatives as well as zonal and national seminars, events and experiences for all areas of the golf industry.

GIA Board Of Directors

Mr. Anirudha Seolekar, Chairperson
Mr. Anit Mehrotra, Director
Ms. Deepali Shah Gandhi, Director
Mr. Ravi Garyali, Director
Mr. Rakesh Sharma, Director
Mr. Dhirendra Jha, Director
Mr. Declan Mccollam, Director
Dr. Himanshu Talwar, Director General

PATRONS

Mr. Akash Ohri
Mr. Devang D. Shah
Mrs. Deepali Shah Gandhi
Mr. Brandon De Souza

Affiliate Organizations

AGCSA

(Australian Golf Course Superintendents Association)

AGIF

(Asia Golf Industry Federation)

GCS & MAI

(Golf Course Superintendents & Managers Association of India)

IGTA

(India Golf Tourism Association)

IGU

(Indian Golf Union)

PGTI

(Professional Golf Tour of India)

WGAI

(Women's Golf Association of India)

GIA

Presents

12th Edition of GIA’s Golf & Turf Summit & Expo 2025

  • Date: 30th – 31st October 2025
  • Venue: Boulder Hills Golf & Country Club, Hyderabad

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