JUNIOR GOLF
Serah has settled fast and will be
hoping her presence in the US will
be felt pretty soon. She promises:
“I am looking forward to playing
in competitive matches here and
make people proud of me especially
those who saw me growing into the
sport. I am currently in the Raritan
Valley Community College golf team
where we train twice a week and I
look forward to playing in the spring
competitions. Aside from the college
golf team, I have an opportunity to
play golf on weekends with The First
Tee program. Coach Katie Rudolph
and the team are taking good care of
me.”
Always willing to set stretched
goals for herself, Serah has set
an ambitious target of turning
professional and playing on the
LPGA circuit in the next five years.
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This is a target her mentor and coach
Naliaka feels is perfectly within her
reach: “Serah is a fantastic golfer!
She strikes the ball well and only
needs to refine her short game. The
door is open now. She has the key to
the whole world.”
And as the girl from Kangemi
embarks on a mission to conquer
the world, she will never forget how
this “alien” sport has transformed her
life. “Golf has really taught me a lot
in life; to become responsible, have
self-control, endurance, patience,
sportsmanship and so many things.
Am hoping after turning pro in five
years’ time, I will be able to make
some money and support those
who do not have the opportunity to
get here and hopefully impact lives
just like Rose Naliaka is doing. To
the kids out there trying to chase
their dreams and talents, do not give
up. Remember perseverance and
endurance are the key. Work hard
at whatever you go at and always
remember you are the best no matter
what others may think of you,” she
advices.
This is a target her mentor
and coach Naliaka feels is
perfectly within her reach:
Serah is a fantastic golfer!
She strikes the ball well
and only needs to refine
her short game. The door
is open now. She has the
key to the whole world.