In the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha launched Golf Training Academy at the Kashmir Golf Club, in Srinagar yesterday. The initiative is aimed to continue the endeavours of promoting and strengthening the sports ecosystem in Jammu and Kashmir.<br />'' <br />''Speaking on this occasion, the Lieutenant Governor said that the restoration work of the historic Golf Course after the 2014 floods has been done in the best way while maintaining its originality. Mr Sinha further said that it is a matter of great pride that Kashmir Golf Club, one of the oldest golf clubs with rich history, is the second only in the country after the Royal Golf Club, Kolkata. He maintained that with best-in-class Golf course, J&K aspires to be the Golfing capital of the country and a similar Golf Academy with national-level training facilities will be launched in Jammu soon.<br />'' <br />''<span style="color: #222222;">Addressing the young sportspersons of the first batch of Golf Academy, the Lieutenant Governor said that countless inspiring stories have originated from the Kashmir Golf Club and they will definitely experience them along with the nuances of the discipline during the coming 15 days of training. He informed that eminent coaches of the country will come to impart training and the first batch itself is starting with the world renowned player and Coach of the Indian team Amandeep Johl.</span><br />