Swinburne student, Sukma golfer hits hole-in-one
KUCHING: Being a full-time student does not stop Aziel Teo Ken Yi from performing well in his favourite sport – golf.
The 19-year- old, a Foundation Business student of Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus and also a Malaysia Games ( Sukma) golfer, aced the hole-in- one at Hole 3, Matang/ Santubong course to bring home the Lexus NX300 Urban car prize worth over RM300,000 in the recent 49th edition of the SGA Sarawak Amateur Open Golf Championship.
Teo took up golfing at the tender age of nine following the footsteps of his father, who is also an avid player.
He began his Sukma journey four years ago, competing in Perlis in 2014 and his home state Sarawak in 2016 where he was placed fourth for individual event and third for the team event.
Commenting on his study and sports balance, Teo said he manages his studies and golf practice by planning a weekly schedule that accommodates golf practice three to four times a week.
He added that one of the ways he stays motivated is by setting new and challenging goals where it will drive him to do his best in both studies and sports.
On his advice to the youths, Teo encourages them to take part in any sport as it contributes towards healthy productive mind and body.
“Don’t be afraid to set higher goals. By striving hard to achieve each of these goals you will progress. Even if you fail, be humble enough to learn and better yourself along the way,” said Teo, who plans to pursue his degree in finance.
The young man hopes to improve both his academic standing and golfing skills to enable him to excel further. He looks forward to participating in his next tournament, the Malaysian Amateur Open at KGSAAS in Kuala Lumpur next month as part of the Sarawak team’s preparation
Don’t be afraid to set higher goals. By striving hard to achieve each of these goals you will progress. Even if you fail, be humble enough to learn and better yourself along the way. Aziel Teo Ken Yi, student and Sukma golfer
for Sukma XIX in Perak this September.
Due to strong demand, Swinburne Sarawak has launched its July Foundation Course intake, commencing this July 16.
A Foundation course is a preuniversity preparatory course that provides students with a quicker and supportive pathway to pursue undergraduate studies in their preferred discipline after finishing high school.
Upon completion, Swinburne Sarawak students can directly enrol in its business, design, science, engineering or computing degree programmes.
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