VANDERBIJLPARK. – A grade four learner from Curro Vanderbijlpark recently represented the U.S. Big Five International Kids Golf team in a tournament held at Magalies Park Country Club, Hartbeespoort.
After being introduced to the sport by his golf-loving father Peter Moreki at the tender age of seven, Motsamai quickly excelled and started playing at minor golfing tournaments across South Africa.
He then joined the Big 5 South African Open tournament and earned enough points to compete in international events like the one at Magalies Park Country Club.
“I initially thought playing golf would teach Motsamai about good behaviour and how to work hard and stay focused. I didn’t ever think that he would be competing in tournaments, especially at the level he is now,” says his proud father.
The Big 5 golfing tournament offers young golfers the opportunity to compete in multi-day championship events.
Motsamai is coached by Fanie Roos since 2019. Roos is a class AAA PGA professional and has been a golf coach for 13 years.
“I am delighted by Motsamai’s fantastic achievement. Not only is he very talented for his age, but he also has such a great attitude. I love that he is always cracking jokes during practice and never gives up. These qualities will stand him in good stead for what I am sure is going to be an exciting and rewarding golfing future,” says Roos.
To add to his fantastic achievement, Motsamai also came second in another U.S Kids local tournament at Waterkloof Golf Club on 22 May.
With two great wins under his belt, Motsamai has earned himself international status and is now looking ahead, having been invited to play in Europe, America and even South America this year.
“I have thoroughly enjoyed these tournaments. They gave me the chance and confidence to build on my ranking and achieve even better success. I am very lucky to have such a supportive family, coach and school.
“Although it is a great achievement to be invited to play in other countries, I also want to focus on my schoolwork and won’t be able to play in all of them. I am considering playing in Venice in Italy in August this year,” says Motsamai.
