My best achievement yet

My father wrote this about me to show his feelings since the day i started playing golf. Hope you enjoy it.


I can recall the day my son, Kiishaan, participated in his 1st Sportexcel match at KGNS in late Dec 2006.

He was dimunitive, lumbering in the soggy grounds, enveloped in anxiety, playing in his first tournament. He played to a gross score of 128.

Eversince, it has been miles over miles of walking, overcoming disappointments, re-emerging at the next tournament and walking home again, empty-handed.
But, he would never want to miss the prize-giving ceremony each time.

He had something playing in his mind as I often gazed at him sitting alone, witnessing the victorious lads holding aloft their trophies.

He never turned down a suggestion to go out for another tournament, knowing full well that his size was a dominant factor depriving him of distance or length.

He persisted with competing with the big boys who out-drove him consistently.

Alas, the golf course never grew in length but he has grown. Along the way, he has developed a short game that impresses many.

He received an invite in July 2009 for the 2nd Malaysian Junior Elite tournament, a circuit reserved for the top performers in the age-group.
He was placed a pleasant 3rd in his first outing.

More surprise was in store.

His memorable victory at the 3rd round of the Elite circuit held on 27/09/09 has surely raised eyebrows as the heavyweights in his age-group now take note of his presence.
His score of 76 gross ( 38 outward, 38 inward) at the Hills, Kelab Rahman Putra surprised many but not him.
He is now under the guidance and watchful eyes of Andrew Myles, Chief Instructor, Golf House Academy, Bukit Jalil GCC. He underwent critical changes to his grip, stance and overall swing. His game results has had a marked upward trend after enlisting with the academy at mid-year. His handicap should soon dip below 10.
Kiishaan is now switching to a new junior golf set specially flown in from the U.S.

The professional assistance of the academy has without doubt improved Kiishaan's shot-making, chipping and putting skills, among others. He is able to share his thoughts and gains much from the post-game analysis and sound feedback given by his coach in the one-to-one lessons.
Now Kiishaan has to buckle up for an exciting number of tournaments in the coming months. This little boy is an emerging talent and will potentially generate intense competition in the Under-12 age category.
Cheers!