Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Highlights Golf's Role in Tourism and Youth Development Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah emphasized the potential of the region’s renowned golf courses to boost tourism and cultivate young talent in the state. Speaking at the inauguration of a golf tournament at the Royal Springs Golf Course in Srinagar on Sunday, Abdullah highlighted the strategic importance of golf as both a recreational activity and a platform for nurturing local athletes. Abdullah noted that Kashmir’s golf courses, including those in Srinagar, Gulmarg, and Pahalgam, are among the finest in India. He praised the natural beauty of these locations, which he described as ideal for attracting both domestic and international golf enthusiasts. “If we talk about the most beautiful golf courses in India, then Srinagar, Gulmarg, and Pahalgam easily rank among the top,” he stated. The Chief Minister outlined the government’s dual focus on promoting golf tourism and providing training opportunities for local players. He explained that the initiative aims to create a new generation of golfers in Kashmir while leveraging the region’s world-class facilities to draw tourists. “Our focus is to train local golfers and use these world-class courses to attract tourists. Through such tournaments, we want to build a new generation of golfers in Kashmir,” Abdullah said. According to Abdullah, the tournament attracted over 100 participants, including golfers from across India and abroad. He observed a growing trend of North Indian golfers choosing Srinagar for weekend getaways, drawn by the scenic surroundings and high-quality courses. “I hope this growing interest will benefit tourism in the Valley,” he added.#srinagar #gulmarg #jammu_and_kashmir #omar_abdullah #royal_springs_golf_course
