About Tarun Sardesai
Tarun Sardesai is a former golf Professional who realised his love for teaching early on in his career. His then coach Donato Ponziano gave him a push in the right direction and there has been no looking back since.
Tarun's penchant for learning puts him in the league of men and coaches who’s teaching is driven not only by experience but also knowledge and science. He is not only upto date with all the goings on in the world of golf coaching, but uses this effectively to give his students high quality information – the best they can possibly access.
In early 2013 he set up base at the now Zion Hills Golf County to build a junior development program rooted in creating a love for the game and nurturing talent.
Since then, the academy has grown and reached greater heights with his determination to create an environment of excellence that allows young golfers to live their life like elite athletes. He conducts classroom sessions on aspects such as routine, handling pressure, discipline, mental process and a whole series of topics related to practicing, playing and living like a champion.
He works tirelessly to continually build processes that better integrate golf, academics and sports science.
Tarun is passionate about teaching, mentoring and the development of the game of golf.
About TSG Golf Academy
The 12,000 square foot putting green stands out amongst the rest of the short game facilities and proves that Zion Hills Golf County means business. Being one of the few courses with top quality bent grass greens, keeping them in shape is usually the biggest challenge. Zion Hills Golf County has risen to this challenge and does a great job of it. There is never a compromise on the maintenance of the facility. Even a small detail like the quality of range balls used is taken care of.
Our Philosophy
TSG is continually working towards strengthening the SYSTEM of coaching. This SYSTEM, which is key to the concept of the academy, moves away from ‘assembly line’ coaching of half-hour and one-hour lessons. It can be articulated in the following manner:
- Consistency of thought among the entire coaching team
- Focus on developing all round athletes
- Give players a complete understanding of their golf swing and technique
- Take players through the 5 stages of training ensuring that they maintain a good pace of learning
- Track performance of players from the intermediate level
- Expect accountability from players and coaching staff
- Make players practice more effectively
- Lay the foundation of discipline early in a player's life
- Educate parents on effectively parenting a child in sports
- Work towards making players coach independent
OUR TEAM
WORLD CLASS GOLF TRAINERS
Tarun has chosen his team of experts with utmost care and attention. His team of experts are known to be the best in their field of expertise. All the programs are designed to provide individual attention to the students. The experts meet with the students for one-on-one evaluation and consultation every month, and sometimes twice a month.
TARUN SARDESAI
Director of Instruction
Prithviraj Ram
Assistant Director of Instruction
Madhusudan CS
Senior Coach
Harikumar S
Assistant Coach
Murtaza Raja
Senior Coach
Manu Unni
Coach in Training
Kiran Kumar
Coach in Training
Ryan Fernando
Head of Nutrition
Anuradha Khole
Nutritionist
Dr. Janki Deole
Head of Sports Psychology
Pranav Jose
Sports Psychologist
Sanju Nair
Academics Director
Dr. Neerja Dua
Academics Coordinator
Padmaja Iyer
Wellness Mentor
PRADUMAN SINGH GULERIA
Clubfitting Expert
PRANOY KS JAGATI
Clubfitting Expert
Sumit Bhandari
Head of Physiotherapy
Pooja Mishra
Physiotherapist
Nelson Mathew
Head of Strength & Conditioning
Nickel Thomas
Strength & Conditioning Expert
Ajo Jose
Head of Student Affairs
ANNUAL GOLF TRAINING PROGRAMS
Program for Professionals
This program is for full time professional golfers playing in India or on multiple tours. The focus is on the technical, mental and physical maintenance of the player and year-round strategies to enhance performance. This is a residential program wherein the player makes the academy their base and returns to it after every tournament in order to continually improve and work on their game. A team of sports science experts work with the players alongside the coaching team to ensure that the player maintains a strong body and mind through the year.
Integrated Program with Academics
This program is for students who want to accelerate their training by ensuring that they have a team of experts at hand to guide them. The students learn to live the life of a champion and follow a disciplined life with regards to their food, fitness and golf.
The students live in the TSG residences and pursue academics with the TSG education partner PROSE at our Learning Center on campus. This is a supervised online program from Grade 6 to Grade 12. From Grade 6-8 PROSE follows the CBSE model, while from Grade 9-12 they follow the NIOS board which is highly suited for athletes training to play competition for 12+ weeks a year. The model of education has been built to accommodate the training and competition schedules of young golfers.
Integrated Program without Academics
This program is for students who want to accelerate their training by ensuring that they have a team of experts at hand to guide them. The students learn to live the life of a champion and follow a disciplined life with regards to their food, fitness and golf.
Under this program the students live full time at Zion Hills Golf County either in the TSG residences or in their own accommodation. Often this program is taken up by students who are pursuing education on their own or have finished the same.
Golf and Sports Science Program
This is a residential program for students who train for 3-4 days every week or 10-12 days a month. They miss school/college and base themselves at the facility for the duration of their training and follow the timetable provided. They have personalized practice protocols and continuous reviews of the same.
Their progress is monitored closely and technical work on their game is tied to their sports science training (on speed, balance, mobility, agility, power etc. based on their developmental age). Students on this program have a 2-3 hour window to continue their academic commitments if required alongside training.
Overseas Player Support Program
This program has been designed for students who want to be part of the TSG system of training while studying abroad in college. In this program students are mentored to ensure that their practice protocols are in place including the technical elements of the swing. With regular video work and weekly calls, the student continues to get the guidance he requires to excel on the college team. The program works best when the student is able to visit the academy for a few weeks in the year, in person, during his/her India visits.
Only Golf Coaching program - for 10 year olds & below
This program is designed for young children who have shown keenness to play golf on a regular basis. Our goal is to ensure that the child has fun and stays with the sport for a number of years rather than burning out by the time he/she is 13 years old which is a common feature. We keep the learning simple in terms of technique yet instill in them the right basics and encourage them to play fearlessly without any worry of the outcome.
Only Golf Coaching program - Others
This program is designed for students/adults in any age group residing outside Bangalore that want only technical training on the golf front. While TSG has a more holistic approach to training students in golf and sports science, there are some adults and even juniors who live in different cities and want to come in as often as possible only for technical training. This annual program ensures that they have our support even when they are practicing back home via a video app and regular zoom calls. This program is effective only if we see the player for a few weeks in the year.
Program for Putting only
This program is for golfers who only want to train with TSG for putting. TSG has an indoor putting studio along with the relevant technology for outdoor putting work too. You will learn to work with data from the SAM Lab, Capto and Hack Motion. Off-campus support will also be provided when the player is away, but the program works best when you are able to spend a few weeks in the year training in person on campus.
VISITING GOLF TRAINING PROGRAMS
1 week program
This program has been designed to help young golfers experience academy life alongside intensive coaching and practice. The player will need to base himself at the academy during this period, working on the game 5-7 hours per day and getting an assessment done at our Sports Science center to help understand what exercises his/her/her body needs in order to achieve his/her golf goals.
The player gets a comprehensive understanding of the required changes and will have gained experience of the practice protocols that will be required to make these changes in the coming weeks/months. The player learns the difference between regular practice and "effective" practice.
1 month program
This program has been designed to help young golfers experience academy life alongside intensive coaching and practice. The player will need to base himself at the academy during this period, working on the game 5 hours per day along with fitness for another 1-2 hours everyday with the physiotherapy team, and the strength and conditioning team.
The player gets a comprehensive understanding of the required changes and will have gained experience of the practice protocols that will be required to make these changes when he returns to his/her base. The player learns the difference between regular practice and "effective" practice.
Single Session program (for adults only)
This program is for recreational golfers who want to get better at their game. They benefit from the TSG academy system of training that also teaches them how to be better in practice. We have deliberately moved beyond the traditional assembly line way of coaching where lessons are a half hour/hour long. The advantage here is that we supervise your practice too to ensure what you have learnt is being done right. The coaching takes place on all days of the week alongside the students of the academy. The coaches are on the driving range to teach and watch as they move between players.
The single sessions are 3 hours or 5 hours long per day and can be done over multiple days.
WHAT IS SAID ABOUT US
STUDENT & PARENT TESTIMONIALS
Almighty gave me a lead to put my Son Sumit Kotwal in TSG Academy, which has turned into one of the biggest blessing to me & my son. I would say TSG is not only full-fledge Golf academy rather it makes excellent, responsible and disciplined human being too. I am thankful to TSG to make Sumit and excellent athlete and he is doing exceedingly well in studies too. I am Obliged to TSG in taking care of Sumit (Residential Student) in all aspects weather it is basic requirement or any medical emergency TSG is always there to assist. I salute the efforts put in by “The team TSG” to arrange structure training facilities under one roof to produce world level athletes viz renowned golf coaches, experienced physical trainers, well known psychologist, world class nutritionist professionally competent Yoga teacher etc. God Bless TSG in their mission.
Major Sanjay Kotwal
We moved to Bangalore in April 22 and Sushir had just got into the IGU main tour. Joining TSG was a big decision as he was always under our supervision. But it was just like home for Sushir right from day one. Rokshar, Tarun and the TSG staff ensured that Sushir is taken care of in all aspects be it studies, health or fitness. Now, he has become an independent young adult. When we asked him if he wants to come back home or shift his academy, he straightway refused saying this is the best professional coaching he has ever received. Unfortunately he injured himself at the academy and had to get 8 stitches around his knee. The Rehab was the longest period ever, it has taken 9 months to recover and TSG has helped him come back stronger physically, mentally and emotionally. They were with us on all the doctor visits kept on communicating and ensuring his physiotherapy was done the right way while collaborating with the doctors. Today he is back playing and raring to get back to playing tournaments."
Sai Kumar
As the old adage alludes that it takes a village to nurture and groom an athlete and TSG is that village and an ecosystem that builds tough characters who also happen to be athletes and golfers. The integrated approach with the right balance between soft and hard skills is one of TSG’s usp. Our ward Shamit since joining TSG has learnt the virtues of being disciplined, process oriented, hard work, being accountable and responsible for one’s action has helped him in the becoming an improved golfer too. Wishing team TSG loads of luck and wishes as they continue to build tough characters and the next golf champions.
Amit Dakhane
Our journey started with an idea of sending kids for a month or two intense golf coaching. First journey to TSG turned this into a full-time enrollment. Both my wife and I liked the concept and Tarun’s passion for the sport. Our experience with TSG has been positive and fulfilling. We appreciate their holistic approach to coaching i.e., not only technical skills but also fitness, nutrition, and psychology. TSG allowed our children to learn and embrace the game at their own pace, while gently guiding them in the right direction. This is the testament to the effectiveness of the coaching program. It is wonderful to see our children developing important life skills, values. TSG is helping our children become well rounded individual.Thank You TSG.
Ramakrishna Nandigam
Shaurya Joined TSG about more than two years ago and since then we have seen him grow and evolve into a seasoned golf player. TSG not only teaches golf but more importantly the academy instills a sense of confidence and an attitude to work hard with discipline to achieve your goals. The students can bank on Tarun and his staff for both technical and mental support 24/7. We feel the training ground of TSG is unmatched in India as far training and grooming players for golf is concerned.
Binu and Bharti
We took a very bold step to move into TSG leaving behind other priorities to chase the dream of our son Shayaan. ‘Extraordinary golf academy’ may be the biggest understatement of all time! Thank you for an extraordinary experience, we can hardly believe the amount we are constantly learning. The transition is truly exciting as TSG has changed the outlook of players and parents alike! TSG Academy is one of the finest quality educational experiences we have ever had in India and we are proud to be a part of the journey.
Saniya Khadri
Tanishka’s journey with Tarun and team TSG began in 2013. For her as a 6 year old then, trying to figure out what golf was all about, and for me to see how TSG as a team has shaped, helped and tuned her in every aspect to enter the competitive zone of golfing is commendable. Today, it is a delight to see how confident, humble, headstrong and professional Tanishka is as a golfer, and more so how she stands out in a crowd. I am thankful to team TSG.
Deepika Prithvi
In an individualistic sport like golf being in an environment surrounded by like minded people helps push athletes to their limits, physically and mentally. TSG academy is one such place where I have been able to draw inspiration from fellow players and coaches. Tarun sir’s methodology has helped me practice more efficiently and reap greater benefits from my work. Moreover, having a place like Zion Hills to hone my skills and have top professionals help me with my physical training is something which is hard to find anywhere in the country.
Viraj Madappa
The TSG training academy is a top notch training ground for junior golfers. Tarun and his team have taken a holistic approach to golf coaching. In addition to improving the golfing skill set of the young golfers, a lot of importance is given to sports science so that these youngsters are fully prepared for the tough life they will have to lead as competitive players. Our daughter Snigdha joined the academy last year, in 2018, and she has been doing extremely well. Really happy we took the right decision.
Rajnish Goswami
A big boon for the players who want to pursue Golf professionally. TSG emphasizes on overall development and this is overseen by the best of professionals. I genuinely feel enrolling Aryan to TSG has been the best decision we have taken. Thanks TSG, Aryan is slowly but surely getting to achieve his dreams. Best wishes.
Anand Kumar
TSG is not another golf academy that teaches the golf swing alone. Mr. Tarun and Dr. Rokhsar are passionate about nurturing young talent into well disciplined leaders and golf professionals. Apart from a world class putting green, they have ‘open schooling’, nutritionists, physical therapists, sports psychologists and fitness instructors in-house.
Kumaresh NJ
Outstanding Academy! One of its kind in India and at par with Facilities in US! It covers all aspects from golf – fitness – diet – mind coaching all under one roof. Tarun sir is the most passionate and committed coaches to have. Krishiv is lucky to have him!
Kajol Tekchandani
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