by Silas Boahene | Aug 2, 2024 | Africa, Ghana, International, Other Sports
The Danny List Foundation is supporting 16-year-old Julienne Afi Amezado’s participation in the Grove Junior Open, set for August 14 in the UK.
This prestigious event, held on one of England’s premier golf courses, offers young golfers a chance to showcase their skills. Julienne, a member of the Fafali Organization, has previously competed in notable tournaments such as the Mack Champ Tournament and the Junior World Open Championship.
During a recent ceremony, Madam Angela List, a patron of the foundation, emphasized the foundation’s commitment to nurturing junior golfers and promoting talent development in Ghana. She expressed admiration for Ghana’s progress in the sport and highlighted the foundation’s collaboration with the Fafali Organization.
Julienne Amezado thanked the Danny List Foundation for their support, noting that the championship would be a significant boost to her career. She pledged to represent Ghana with dedication and pride.
The Danny List Foundation aims to foster future golf champions and plans to establish a Golf Academy in Ghana to enhance the development of young players.
by Emmanuel Atanga | Jun 26, 2024 | Africa, Europe, International, Nigeria, Other Sports, Soccer
Former Super Eagles striker Osaze Odemwingie has shared his passion for golf after recently graduating from the Professional Golfers Association (PGA) school, Sportblog247.com reports.
Odemwingie, one of Nigeria’s finest strikers, retired from football six years ago and has since transitioned into golf. Born to a Russian mother and a Nigerian father, Odemwingie chose to represent the Super Eagles, scoring eleven goals in 62 appearances between 2002 and 2014.
The 42-year-old had a prolific career, playing for clubs such as Bendel Insurance, Lille, West Brom, Cardiff City, Stoke City, Bristol City, and Rotherham before retiring in 2019.
Post-retirement, Odemwingie expressed intentions to return to school to earn a degree and obtain coaching badges, though little was mentioned about this pursuit until recently. A video surfaced on social media showing Odemwingie at his PGA school graduation, where he expressed his excitement about becoming a PGA graduate.
“It’s motivating to be around people who have the drive to get the PGA badge on their chest,” Odemwingie said. “It’s inherently motivating because they learn so many life skills that are beneficial even at my age.”
Following his graduation, Odemwingie now has the option to become a professional golfer or potentially venture into golf coaching.
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