Saturday, 8 December 2012

Asian children get head start on golf careers (The Associated Press)

In this photo taken on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012, Syady Sheikh Ismail, bottom, of Malaysia lines up his putt with his father/caddie during the Kids Golf World Championship at Glenmarie Golf and Country Club in Shah Alam, outside Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Golf is no longer just an adult's game in Asia. It is fast becoming child's play as many parents nurture their kids from increasingly young ages, giving them a head start on a path to a professional career. (AP Photo/Lai Seng Sin)

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) -- Under sweltering heat, Butsakom Moonfong gripped her golf club firmly and practiced her swing before focusing on the ball. Adjusting her position, the 10-year-old hit the ball close to the hole, getting a thumbs-up from her father - who is also her caddie.




Posted by at

No comments:

Post a Comment

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)