SPORTING STORIES

HE'S GOT THE DRIVE, THE FINESSE, AND THE STORIES-SHIV KAPUR ISN'T JUST TEEING OFF, HE'S REWRITING THE RULES OF INDIAN GOLF

- BY IKYATHA YERASALA

When sport and charity come together, it can be a great way to propel social causes into the limelight. In the recently held Marriott Bonvoy Charity Golf Tournament 2025, celebrated golfer Shiv Kapur made his presence felt. In a candid conversation with us, Shiv opened up about his journey in golf, his mentors and more....

In a candid chat, golfer Shiv Kapur opens up about his sporting journey, the state of golf in India and more....

What inspired you to be a part of the Marriott Charity Golf event?

The fact that we can use golf as a means to do good and impact people's lives in a positive way. I've been very lucky to play a sport like golf, and to be able to give back to those less fortunate and bring cheer to their lives is an amazing feeling.

How do you see golf as a platform to bring people together for causes beyond sport?

We're lucky that golf is played by CEOs and Presidents, and the fact that we're able to use golf as a vehicle to bring about positive change in people's lives is an amazing thing. Golf is very unique in that sense compared to other sports because it allows you to bring people together for a wonderful cause.

Golf in India is often perceived as an elite sport— do you see this perception changing?