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National Golf Academy of India (NGAI): Golf Coach Certification (Indian Golf Union)

The National Golf Academy of India (NGAI) is part of the Indian Golf Union and is the official body for certification of golf teaching professionals in India. It was set up in 2004 with the help of The R&A and has been based at the Chandigarh Golf Association range since 2008. It certifies coaches at four levels (Category D, C, B and A) through a Playing Ability Test, courses and exams, and runs refresher courses and a teaching summit for continuing education. NGAI also serves as the training centre for the Indian national squads and the Elite Player Development Programme in conjunction with the IGU. This is a federation programme, not a government scheme.

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Last updated: 8 Oct 2026· Source: Indian Golf Union — National Golf Academy of India (NGAI) page
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This entry describes the scheme as run by Indian Golf Union — National Golf Academy of India (NGAI) page, but we have not yet been able to link a specific notification, G.O. or guidelines PDF for it. Treat the details below as indicative only, and confirm the current eligibility and amounts with the state sports department or on the official portal before applying.
Eligibility, benefits, amounts and deadlines are set by the implementing government department and change without notice. Always confirm the current terms on the official source linked on each page before applying.

Overview

The National Golf Academy of India (NGAI) is part of the Indian Golf Union and is the official body for certification of golf teaching professionals in India. It was set up in 2004 with the help of The R&A and has been based at the Chandigarh Golf Association range since 2008. It certifies coaches at four levels (Category D, C, B and A) through a Playing Ability Test, courses and exams, and runs refresher courses and a teaching summit for continuing education. NGAI also serves as the training centre for the Indian national squads and the Elite Player Development Programme in conjunction with the IGU. This is a federation programme, not a government scheme.

Key details

Age
Golf teaching professionals and coaches aged 18 and above
Official website
https://indiangolfunion.org/ngai/ ↗

Note: Federation programme, not a government scheme. Details are from the IGU's own NGAI page, read in full; the NGAI rules and regulations document was not opened. Course dates and fees may change; confirm with the NGAI.

Official documents

Notices and PDFs published by the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, including earlier years. Links checked 2026-10-06.

Eligibility

  • ▸ At least 18 years of age, with proof of age; of sound mind and not convicted of a criminal offence or an offence of moral turpitude.
  • ▸ Category D: attend the D course, pass the theory exam (50% pass mark) and the Playing Ability Test, and complete a 4-day attachment to an NGAI mentor for a fee of ₹12,000. Amateurs may attend the course but cannot sit the exam.
  • ▸ Category C: hold Category D, with at least one year of experience and one zonal refresher course. Category B: hold Category C, with at least two years of experience and one refresher course each year. Category A: hold Category B, with at least two years of experience and a refresher course at NGAI, plus a 45-minute presentation.
  • ▸ Playing Ability Test: two days, passing score 14 over par for candidates under 50 and 20 over for those above 50, taken within 12 months of clearing the Category D course.
  • ▸ Exemptions exist for international and Indian tour players and special cases; see the NGAI page.

Benefits

  • ✓ NGAI certification and teaching licence at Category D, C, B or A.
  • ✓ Refresher courses (four a year) and a teaching summit (one or two a year) for continuing education.
  • ✓ Courses are held once a year for each category (A, B, C and D), with locations decided at the start of each calendar year.

Application process

Apply through the NGAI; the entry forms and course dates are announced by the NGAI each year. Contact ngai@indiangolfunion.org or the IGU office, 2nd Floor, 14 Anand Lok, August Kranti Marg, New Delhi, phone +91 11 45547449. A re-test, if allowed, costs ₹20,000.

Official link
https://indiangolfunion.org/ngai/ ↗
Application referrals
—visitors referred

Apply via: Apply through the NGAI; the entry forms and course dates are announced by the NGAI each year. Contact ngai@indiangolfunion.org or the IGU office, 2nd Floor, 14 Anand Lok, August Kranti Marg, New Delhi, phone +91 11 45547449. A re-test, if allowed, costs ₹20,000.