By Maarufu Mohamed
Jeremy Wahome turned 15 this month but is already a golfer in his own right.
His parents, Martin and Alice, are keen golfers and, as a child, Jeremy would always accompany them to the golf course.
"When I was nine, my parents inspired me. They gave me tips about playing golf. My younger brother, Mathew, neighbours Nick and Mike, and I started playing our version of golf using big sticks," says Jeremy.
Jeremy entered serious competition three years ago when he was 12. He received his first handicap of 28 in August 2007. Today, at handicap 20, Jeremy is among the top junior golfers in the country.
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Jeremy in action on the golf course. He hopes he can get a golf scolarship to pay his university education.
[PHOTO: maarufu mohamed/STANDARD]
"During the school term I cannot play as much as I would like to due to studies. But I try to get time off to play nine holes on Wednesdays with my family and 18 holes every Saturday," he explained.The teen is working hard at bringing his handicap down.
"I am putting a lot of effort into improving my game so that I can get a scholarship to study architecture."
Jeremy’s role model is Irish teenage golfer Rory Mcllroy.
"I love his swings and etiquette on the course," he notes.
Mcllroy, who will turn 20 in May is one of the best young golfers in the world — he is ranked 16th in the official world golf rankings and is the first youngest golfer in the top 50 in the world today.
"If there is something you like doing, do it to the best of your ability," Jeremy advises teens.