Most golfers are driven by personal goals but Wanganui teenager Fergus Smith is looking forward to playing the tournament where his contribution goes towards a greater good.
The 15-year-old has been chosen in the Manawatu-Wanganui Under-16 boys' team to contest the Junior Interprovincial at the Cambridge Golf Club, starting tomorrow.
The Wanganui Golf Club member will be the only local representative across the Under-16 and U19 boys' teams.
Previously a competitive swimmer with the Wanganui Swimming Club, where he performed well at national age group level, Smith began to take his golf more seriously two years ago, after first going out for a hit around the course with his dad.
"I try to get out here most days after school," he said.