This is kind of news I like to see more often in U.S. I hope to see her face in LPGA in 10 or 12 years from now.
Young Lao-American Golfer Made It to the Last Round of U.S. Kids World Championship
By Vannasone Keodara 17/09/2009
Kailie's swing
Kailie Vongsaga, an eight-year old American of Lao descent made it to the final round in the U.S. Kids Golf Tournament in Pinehurst, NC, last August. She finished at 12th place.
Kailie was born to Jimmy and Kamy Vongsaga of Perris, California. Kailie is the eldest of three children. Her golf skills were cultivated through her father Jimmy Vongsaga, who is a golfer. Every time when Jimmy went to play golf, he would take Kailie along with him. Kailie started hitting golf as early as two years of age. Kailie is passionate about golf and most importantly, she really enjoys it.
When I asked "What you
Daughter & Father (Kailie & Jimmy Vongsaga)
think of your golf skill? Kailie's replied… "I am a super good," Kailie responded with a strong and confident voice, adding "I like golf very much and I am excited every time I am in the competition, I get to meet new friends, get trophies and have fun too."
Kailie's father, Jimmy, also talked to VOA about his oldest daughter…"Kailie would cry or get mad at me if I don't take her with me when I go to play golf or even to the driving range. I see her potential in golf. I'll give her a try and hope that she can pick it up from here on ward."
Kailie & Her Coach(Jimmy Vongsaga)
Kailie has registered with several golf clubs around Riverside and San Diego County and started to compete in as many tournaments as possible so that she can start accumulating points for ranking and to compete in international golf tournament across the United States. Kailie has taken home many trophies and prizes
Kamy Phomsouvanh Vongsaga, Kailie's mother also shared her feeling with VOA, "I am very proud mom. I am very proud of her, of how Kailie has accomplished so far, winning all the titles and trophies. Kailie and her father practice every day and every week. I can still remember that in our times,Kailie made to the final in the U.S. Kids World Championship our parents didn't have much. Now is our turn, we can make some money, we need to invest on something our children love to do. Nothing is more important than seeing your children do what they love. Money comes and goes. If they make it to the pros, that would be great; if not, then that's OK too. At least they have tried."
Kailie at age two
Kailie has two siblings, 5 year-old Katelyn Taylor Vongsaga and 3 year-old Kyle Nathan Vongsaga. Both siblings are currently in golf training and hopefully will be ready for golf (tournaments) in a few years.
Currently, Kailie is a member of the following junior golf associations in Southern California:
Kailie and her two siblings
1. LJG – Lao Junior Golf – (www.laojrgolf.com) 2. SDJGA – San Diego Junior Golf Association – (www.sdjga.org) 3. US Kids Golf Association – (www.uskidsgolf.com) 4. FCG – Future Champion Golf – (www.futurechampiongolf.com) 5. JJGT – Johnson Junior Golf Tournament – (www.jjgt.org)
Kailie has won 6 titles and many 2nd place medals in 2009, 3 titles with the JJGT, 1 with the SDJGA, 1 with the US Kids, and 1 with the Lao Junior Golf. She finished 3rd place in the SDJGA 8-years old division player of the year award.
Kailie and her family
Kailie qualified for the 2009 Callaway Junior World Championship that took place July 14 –16, in San Diego, CA, through the SDJGA club. The top 4, out of 21, players in her division (7-8 years old division) got invited to participate in the 2009 World Championship. There are over 1200 players (6–17 years old) from 54 countries playing in this event. The 7-8 years old division consists of 39 top players from 11 countries. Kailie played strong, but failed to make the cut and finished 19th place after 2 rounds (69, 70) in this year world
World Watch Out! Here I come...Kailie Vongsaga
championship.
Kailie's path to professional golf is still young, and she has a long road ahead of her. VOA wishes Kailie the best for her future both in school and her golf career.
Listen to audio files for more details.
http://www.voanews.com/lao/2009-09-22-voa3.cfm
-- Edited by SeeHarHed on Thursday 24th of September 2009 11:05:52 PM
hope that when she gets famous, she sometimes say she is a lao descent.
See.... This is what I don't get from lao people.... Why??? Why are you being so negative already??? Stop jumping the gun and stop assuming negative things..
hope that when she gets famous, she sometimes say she is a lao descent.
See.... This is what I don't get from lao people.... Why??? Why are you being so negative already??? Stop jumping the gun and stop assuming negative things..
it is because insecurity low self-esteem and it is a fact of life for most lao people. they are easily senstive and defensive even when it is a reasonabe truth. STUPID-STUPID
i believe she has a very bright future in the golfing world. and she will represent us well.
golfing is a pretty big thing within the lao community in the u.s.
Wow she seems serious and determined.... she will definitely have a good good future career as pro golfer. She's a wonder kid! Congrats to her parents!
See.... This is what I don't get from lao people.... Why??? Why are you being so negative already??? Stop jumping the gun and stop assuming negative things..
it is because insecurity low self-esteem and it is a fact of life for most lao people. they are easily senstive and defensive even when it is a reasonabe truth. STUPID-STUPID
to two comments above:
Did i write wrong? i have the right to comment, the is the way of free comment right? i didnt use word to attack her or you any one right?
i just said i just hope (Hope) understand? what is hope? i didnt have any negative comment. my point is... if she say something lao when she gets famous, maybe the world will know lao more...., i said wrong? i believe that the way u write means you are living in civilised country, and democratic? but why dont u guys let other people comments a little? doesnt hurt ur feeling so much? so narrow-minded.and so stupid for ur twos.
i live in a least develop country, but atleast i wont attack other with impolite words or dirty words. i just write my comment. so stupid.
hope that when she gets famous, she sometimes say she is a lao descent.
See.... This is what I don't get from lao people.... Why??? Why are you being so negative already??? Stop jumping the gun and stop assuming negative things..
Why are you upset about that comment? I see nothing wrong with it. I interpreted as he hoping that she would be proud to say she is Lao. Are you upset because he is hoping she would say that and you assuming that he doesn't think she will? I think you have a problem. Maybe you are insecure about yourself.
