“[Bryson] DeChambeau Cannot Do it”: ‘Underprivileged’ Kids Wins Veteran’s Heart & DP World’s Philanthropic Aid

The pro golfers that everyone knows and loves today have had journeys that only they know of. Getting into the realms of professional golf, too, at a very young age, is never easy. It comes with its own set of challenges—financial, mental, or physical. However, to make a significant impact on the greens, we appreciate any and all forms of assistance! DP World Tour understands it, and hence, their philanthropic aid with its title sponsor, ‘Second Life’ Container, is special!

In a small village in Punjab, India, there are a few young lads who love the game so much that they go to almost extreme lengths to play. However, these young boys have passion, but they lack resources. They make do with hickory blocks, iron rods, ropes, and wooden pieces to make workable golf equipment to play on. They have a nine-hole course in Jandiali Village that is made on a basketball field where they practice.  

The kids have even competed in tournaments with just 8 months of training at Delhi Golf Club. The kids have shot decent scores and are training to win gold at the Olympics. Amit Luthra, who represented India in the 1982 Asian Games and was on the gold medal team on the opening day of the 2024 Hero Indian Open, narrated the entire story about the underprivileged yet compassionate young golfers. As per Luthra, with the right training and proper equipment, these kids can shoot scores so low that even “(Bryson) DeChambeau cannot do it.”

DP World’s ‘Second Life’ Container helps such golfers dream big and achieve their goals of being professionals one day. Under philanthropic aid, lost and unwanted golf balls are collected and redistributed to grassroots golf projects around the world.  

Over the past two seasons, 280,000 golf balls have been collected in numerous ways and have been sent to various locations, such as Kenya, South Africa, Europe, and now India. Continuing its partnership with The Golf Foundation India, DP World has donated a large quantity of golf equipment, including 10,000 balls, new golf clubs, clothing, and training aids. 

 At the 2024 Hero Indian Open, DP World unveiled its other non-profitable project, Balls for Birdies, that is linked to the success of players on the DP World Tour.

What is ‘Balls for Birdies’?

For every birdie, eagle, and albatross shot on the DPWT, DP World will donate 1, 2, and 100 golf balls, respectively, to grassroots golf initiatives around the world. The initiative started at the Hero Indian Open and will continue at the Tour events for the rest of this season and into 2025.

Talking about the initiative, Tommy Fleetwood said, “DP World has played a major part in helping to grow grassroots golf. This new initiative is really exciting. I hope I can play my part, as will all DP World Tour members, by playing well and shooting low scores, to help donate as many balls as possible and inspire the next generation.”

The DP World’s and DPWT’s collaborative measures will surely help many young golfers out there who wish to grace the international greens one day and bring home the glory of being known to play the holistic sport! What are your thoughts on ‘Second Life’ Container and ‘Balls for Birdies’?

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