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Daily Express
5 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Express
Budding golfer Carla, 7, seeks funds to compete in UK event
Published on: Wednesday, August 06, 2025 Published on: Wed, Aug 06, 2025 By: GL Oh Text Size: Carla with her parents at KGC on Tuesday. Kota Kinabalu: Local young golf talent Carla Keisha is seeking funds to enable her to play in the Faldo Futures Final at The Belfry, Sutton Coldfield in Birmingham, England on August 20-21. The seven-year-old SJKC Chung Hwa Kota Kinabalu student secured her place following her win in the 7-10 age group at the Faldo Futures qualifying event at Pantai Dalit Golf Resort on July 19. Advertisement Carla from Kamping Mook, Kinarut only started playing three years ago and currently trains under Sabah Sports Council coaches Donnie Intung and Ronnie Pancratius at the Likas Golf Academy. At a press conference held at the Kinabalu Golf Club (KGC) on Tuesday, she disclosed her desire to make the trip and vowed to give her best to make the country and State proud if given the opportunity. Her mother Cornelia Simon Sapinin said the total cost of the one-week trip for Carla to be accompanied by her father Jay Muthusamy is likely to be more than RM30,000. According to her, a fundraising campaign has been set up and she urged the public and companies to chip in and help Carla to fulfil her dream. Advertisement Among those present on Tuesday were Sabah Sports Council assistant director Desmond Quek, Sabah Golf Association president Nash Hon, KGC captain Chua Poh Guan and Limbahau, Papar's youth council member Johnny Galvin representing its State representative Datuk Juil Nuatim. Desmond called on interested parties who are willing to assist Carla to contact the council directly as they may get tax exemption with the fund channelled through Sabah Sports Council first before giving out by Sabah Golf Association (SGA). Nash, who congratulated Carla for the achievement, said the State body and he personally will do their best to assist her. Chua had earlier pledged to donate RM2,000, while Johnny said the Limbahau state representative office has agreed to assist her as she deserved all the support needed for her to represent the country. Meanwhile, Cornelia called on those interested to offer their help to contact her at +6016-881 8224. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Borneo Post
6 days ago
- Sport
- Borneo Post
Sabahan to represent Malaysia at Faldo Futures Final in UK
Carla (center) with her parents, Jeiganesan (fourth right) and Cornelia (fifth left), posing with Chua (second right), Nash (third right), Johny (third left), Desmond (fourth left), Donnie (second left) and Ronnie (left). KOTA KINABALU (Aug 5): Seven-year-old Carla Keisha is set to make history as she prepares to represent Sabah — and Malaysia — at the prestigious Faldo Futures Final 2025 golf competition in the United Kingdom this month. Hailing from Kampung Mook, Kinarut, and the second of three siblings, Carla will compete in the junior girls' 7–10 age category at The Belfry Hotel in Birmingham, England, from August 20 to 21. Carla's father, Jeiganesan Muthusamy, 47, shared her early journey during a fundraising event held at Kinabalu Golf Club, Tanjung Aru, on Tuesday. 'She first held a golf club at the age of one. By two, she was already swinging mine, so I had to modify it to fit her size,' he recalled. When she turned three, Carla and her two sisters were enrolled in Likas Golf Academy, where they trained under Sabah National Sports Council (MSN) coaches Donnie Intung and Ronnie Pancratius. Carla's golfing achievements have grown steadily this year. Her debut was at the Sabah Junior Master on April 13 at the Par 3, Likas Driving Range, where she placed fourth. On April 21, she clinched a bronze medal in the Majlis Sukan Sekolah-Sekolah Daerah Kota Kinabalu at Nexus Golf Resort, Karambunai. On June 14, she came in second at the SportExcel Golf Remaja Malaysia 2025 Kiddies Tour at Shan Shui Golf and Resort, Tawau. Her biggest win came in early July when she emerged champion at the Faldo Futures held at Pantai Dalit Golf Resort, qualifying her for the finals in England. Despite her school commitments at Sekolah Chung Hwa Kota Kinabalu, Carla still found time to finish second at the PCGC Junior Golf Tournament at Likas Driving Range. Her mother, Cornelia Simon, 43, said the family is proud of her achievement. 'This is a big opportunity for Carla to represent Sabah and Malaysia internationally, while gaining invaluable experience at a young age,' she said. Kinabalu Golf Club (KGC) Captain Chua Poh Guan said Carla is a rare talent. 'Golf is not about age, it's about interest and talent. Carla has both, along with professional guidance,' he said, urging the Sabah National Sports Council and Sabah Golf Association (SGA) to nurture more young talents. SGA president Nash Hon affirmed the association's commitment to junior golf development in Sabah and pledged support for Carla's journey. The family is currently seeking public and corporate sponsorship to raise around RM30,000 for Carla's participation, which includes competition fees, airfare, accommodation, and related expenses. Those interested in supporting Carla may contact Cornelia at 016-881 8224. Also present at the event were Sabah Youth Council member Johny Galvin (N.27 Limbahau), Assistant Director (Cooperation) Desmond Qwek representing the Sabah Youth and Sports Ministry Permanent Secretary Datuk Mansur Asun, and coaches Donnie and Ronnie.
