Young South African accepted into Princeton University for golf

Tyler Hollingsworth, co-founder of Aspire Atlantic and USA Scholarships, who assisted Guy with his application, is thrilled with the news. “Guy is a highly talented individual, demonstrating immense character by achieving an ‘A’ academic average, upholding his duties as Head Boy, keeping his golf handicap down to a scratch and achieving the top SAT score of any Aspire Atlantic or USA Scholarships candidate. We are privileged to have assisted him in finding his dream university.”

Guy will begin his journey at Princeton in July 2017 as he has been invited to attend the Freshmen Scholars Institute programme that the university offers. “I am really looking forward to being a part of the history that Princeton University boasts and getting involved in the vast array of opportunities both in the classroom and on the golf course. I’m intent on playing my best golf and getting the best degree I can, and from there see what opportunities present themselves.”

Guy will be playing for the Princeton Tigers golf team.

Guy has had a passion for golf from the moment his father put a plastic golf club in his hands. From here, his competitive golfing career started at the age of 6 through “Little Kids Golf,” a golfing tour designed for ages of 6 – 14 years. On this tour Guy experienced stepping up onto that first tee box with all eyes watching. “My dad was my caddy and with his guidance I learned much about life and golf.” Since then Guy has represented Gauteng and KZN Schools at the highest junior level (U18). Guy’s golfing highlight came in 2015 at the South African u17 championships. “In the final round I shot a bogey free 6 under 66 to finish 3rd. This round has been pivotal to my golfing mind-set as I proved to myself that I can compete with the best. I was awarded the honour of Head of school in my final year and I believe that golf was the one sport that taught me to balance the day to day challenges along with the ‘curved balls’ that are always about.”