Megan Khang is only 12 years old but her lowest round this year has been a 75. She's won a number of tournaments, including two times at Doral, which hosts an international tournament every year. Many PGA/LPGA players have won this event.
One event last year she shot -24 under over three days and next closest competitor was -6 under. Her instructor is her father, who is self-taught. He is very laid back with her and you can see she enjoys practicing and playing. I play with him on occasion and it's fun to watch.
This year she won a New England match play event for kids 18 and under. On the last day she defeated Rhode Island's number one player 6 and 5. Last year she defeated Connecticut's number one player to win the event.
She played with Camillo Villegas in the Deutschebank Pro/Am last year and her group won. He was amazed at her game, her poise, and her professionalism. Word started getting around and CV's gallery kept getting bigger and bigger...not to see Camillo but to watch Megan. She'll be playing again this year.
Megan usually plays from the back tees at our course. The 9th hole is a 440 yard par 4, which she birdied with driver, 3-wood, and a 15 foot putt. She is a true phenom. It's a lot of fun playing golf with her as I know I am seeing something special.
She is well under 5-feet, hits the ball with a lot of power, as well as straight, and has a fantastic short game. She has a great on course demeanor, is soft spoken, does not brag, or carry a hint of arrogance.
As I said, her father is a great teacher and doesn't put any of that "vicarious" pressure on her you see with a lot of kids and parents.
If any of you New Englander's want to see something very special, go to the DB Pro/Am this year and follow Megan around. You'll be amazed.
One event last year she shot -24 under over three days and next closest competitor was -6 under. Her instructor is her father, who is self-taught. He is very laid back with her and you can see she enjoys practicing and playing. I play with him on occasion and it's fun to watch.
This year she won a New England match play event for kids 18 and under. On the last day she defeated Rhode Island's number one player 6 and 5. Last year she defeated Connecticut's number one player to win the event.
She played with Camillo Villegas in the Deutschebank Pro/Am last year and her group won. He was amazed at her game, her poise, and her professionalism. Word started getting around and CV's gallery kept getting bigger and bigger...not to see Camillo but to watch Megan. She'll be playing again this year.
Megan usually plays from the back tees at our course. The 9th hole is a 440 yard par 4, which she birdied with driver, 3-wood, and a 15 foot putt. She is a true phenom. It's a lot of fun playing golf with her as I know I am seeing something special.
She is well under 5-feet, hits the ball with a lot of power, as well as straight, and has a fantastic short game. She has a great on course demeanor, is soft spoken, does not brag, or carry a hint of arrogance.
As I said, her father is a great teacher and doesn't put any of that "vicarious" pressure on her you see with a lot of kids and parents.
If any of you New Englander's want to see something very special, go to the DB Pro/Am this year and follow Megan around. You'll be amazed.
