Former Super Eagles star Osaze Peter Odemwingie, who retired from football in 2018, has embarked on a new journey as a professional golfer.
The ex-Nigerian international, who dazzled on the football pitch for clubs in England and Russia, has found a new passion in the serene yet challenging world of golf.
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Reflecting on his transition, Odemwingie expressed his excitement and the positive impact golf has had on his life. “It’s a long journey,” he said. “I fell in love with the game and played lots of pro-am as an amateur. Coming from a football background, I had a decent career in a team sport. Now, in golf, it’s different; sometimes it can be lonely, just you and your caddie, if you have one. But PGA itself feels like a family.”
Osaze Odemwingie highlighted how the competitive yet solitary nature of golf has enriched his personal growth. “It’s motivating to be around people who have the drive to achieve and get the badge on their chest. It’s inspiring because we learn so many life skills that, even at my age, are still very beneficial,” he added.
During his illustrious football career, Odemwingie earned 62 caps and netted 11 goals for Nigeria between 2002 and 2014. He started his professional journey with Bendel Insurance in the Nigeria Premier League before making a name for himself in Europe.
Now, as he steps into the fairways and greens of professional golf, Osaze Odemwingie is eager to embrace the challenges and rewards that this new sport brings, proving that his competitive spirit and love for sports continue to thrive.
