TSG Founders
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.
To know more about his teaching philosophy click here.
TARUN'S CERTIFICATIONS
Smart2Move Level2
Certified
2024
Sportsbox Level 2
Certified
2024
Swing Biodynamics Level 2 Certified
2023
Mach 3 Speed Training Certified Instructor
2021
Scott Cowx Certified Level 2 Instructor
2021
Spider Golf Certified Instructor
2019
Wedge Matrix Course Attendee
2018
Putting Solutions Level 2 Certified Instructor
2018
Dr. Kwon Golf Biomechanics Level 2 certified Instructor
2017
Stack and Tilt Network Instructor
2017
Golf Education Asia Coaching Summit Attendee
2016
Aim Point Certified Level 1 Instructor
2015
Flightscope Certified Professional
2015
TPI Level 2 Junior Golf Instructor
2012
TPI Level 1 Golf Fitness Instructor
2012
NGAI Class A Certified Instructor
2011
ABOUT DR. ROKHSAR VAKHARIA
Dr. Rokhsar Vakharia is the Co-Founder and Chief Operations Officer of the academy. She holds a PhD in Sociology from the University of Delhi and brings a research-led, systems-driven approach to building high-performance learning environments.
With deep experience in qualitative and ethnographic consumer research for leading Indian brands, she combines on-ground insight with sharp operational thinking. Her stint as a Sociologist at a unicorn data analytics organisation, alongside her academic training, has shaped a leadership style rooted in strong processes, high standards, and consistent team execution.
At TSG Academy, she has been instrumental in creating an environment of excellence one that gives young golfers the structure, support, and standards they need to pursue their dream of turning professional one day. From building pathways and processes to strengthening culture, operations and student support systems, she brings together everything she has learned to help build TSG Academy from the ground up as a world-class destination for junior, amateur and professional golf development.
