DP World expands global grassroots golf initiative with Rory McIlroy and Tommy Fleetwood, unveiling a new Clubhouse ahead of the DP World India Championship

The world’s leading provider of smart logistics, DP World, today announced the expansion of its global Clubhouse initiative to India, continuing its mission to make the game more accessible by providing purpose-built facilities to underserved youth around the world.

As an extension of DP World’s association with the DP World India Championship, a Clubhouse was provided to the ZEN GOLF Range & Academy – a community driven organisation based in Gurugram, India, committed to making golf more inclusive and accessible to local youth.

The launch marks the second milestone in the programme following the inaugural Clubhouse opening in Cape Town, South Africa earlier this year, which was delivered to the Sally Little Golf Trust. Leveraging DP World’s smart logistics capabilities, each Clubhouse is built using repurposed shipping containers and tailored to the needs of the local community, providing golf equipment, sheltered training areas and a safe space for young talent to develop both their sporting and life skills.

In the run up to the tournament week, DP World also unveiled a pop-up Clubhouse experience in the Fan Zone at Delhi Golf Club, giving visitors a glimpse of what’s to come. Fans tried their hand at mini-golf, simulators and chipping challenges, alongside ZEN GOLF students and local community guests.

Daniel van Otterdijk, Group Chief Communications Officer, DP World, said “We’re incredibly proud to partner with ZEN GOLF Range & Academy and bring the DP World Clubhouse initiative to India. At DP World, we’re using the power of logistics to create opportunities – giving new life to our containers and opening new doors for communities to connect with golf. By supporting grassroots talent, we hope to build a more inclusive future for the game, while empowering young talent through mentorship, education and sport”.

Hemant Kumar Ruia, Country Manager, DP World India Subcontinent, said, “DP World Clubhouse coming to India reflects our commitment to advancing the sport through sustainable infrastructure and opportunity. Sport grows when access meets purpose and by repurposing our assets to support grassroots golf, we’re helping young talent develop the skills and mindset to pursue their passion for sport. This initiative reflects our belief that progress in sport is like in trade, comes from building the right infrastructure to enable potential to perform”.

The DP World Clubhouse Fan Zone welcomed young golfers from ZEN GOLF Range & Academy, special guests and tournament players. There was even a surprise appearance from Rory Mcllroy and Tommy Fleetwood who met with students and spoke about the importance of access to the sport and shaping the next generation of players.

Shyam Grover, Managing Director of ZEN GOLF Range & Academy, said “We’re incredibly proud to be chosen as DP World’s partner in this great initiative. This new space will make a real difference to our academy – giving our students access to better facilities, new technology, and a place they can feel inspired to grow. Our students are thrilled about this news, and we can’t wait to integrate it into our junior coaching sessions”.

The DP World Clubhouse programme, which will continue to expand globally over the next years, will be linked to key moments in the global golf calendar – in connection to DP World’s role as title partner of the DP World Tour and a Worldwide Partner of the Ryder Cup.