Former Super Eagles Star Peter Odemwingie Turns Professional Golfer
Peter Odemwingie, former Super Eagles star, has transitioned to a professional golfer following his graduation from golf school.
The Professional Golfers Association (PGA) officially admitted Odemwingie into its ranks on Tuesday. This association oversees tours for professional golfers worldwide.
“I’m really proud of all of myself and my friends who are graduating today as well. It is a long journey. I fell in love with the game,” Odemwingie said.
Adding, “I play lots of pro-ams as an amateur. I am coming from a football background. I had a decent-level career in a group sport. Now I am in a different sport, sometimes you can be lonely in golf — just you and your caddie, if you have one.
“And seeing what the PGA professionals enjoy, I passed the playing ability test, I was accepted on the programme and I was excited that day as I am today.”
Meanwhile, reflecting on his induction, the former Super Eagles attacker shared that his passion for golf grew during the later years of his football career. He acknowledged the challenge of adjusting to the solitary nature of golf after years in team sports.
