Nguyen Anh Minh caddies before historic tee-off at The Amateur Championship

TPO - Before becoming the first Vietnamese golfer to tee off at The Amateur Championship – the oldest and most prestigious amateur tournament in the world, Nguyen Anh Minh made a special decision to become a caddie for a Singaporean player so that he could approach and learn about the terrain of the course.

Nguyen Anh Minh works as a caddy for a Singaporean player.

The stadium is not easily accessible.

Having been in the UK since the beginning of the week, Nguyen Anh Minh and his father, Nguyen Dang Son, had already visited the two official stadiums of the tournament, Royal St George's and Royal Cinque Ports. However, accessing the stadiums encountered many obstacles due to the very high fees and especially because the stadium booking schedule had been full for many weeks.

Not wasting time waiting, Anh Minh proactively sought an opportunity to play on the course by asking to be a caddie for a close friend - Brayden Lee - an amateur player from Singapore, who was also one of the golfers who had booked the course in advance.

“If I can’t go to the course, I will carry the club for my friend. The most important thing is to walk 18 holes, see with my own eyes, feel the weather, wind level and terrain of the course directly,” Anh Minh shared with Tien Phong.

Royal St George's and Royal Cinque Ports are classic links courses on the south-east coast of England, which have hosted The Open multiple times. Strong winds at almost all times of the day, uneven fairways, tall rough and steep greens create extreme challenges for any golfer, let alone a golfer from a tropical climate like Nguyen Anh Minh.

The Vietnamese flag appeared for the first time at The Amateur Championship.

Confidently entering the historic tournament

Today (June 15), Nguyen Anh Minh enters the official practice round. The golfer born in 2007 will have more opportunities to learn more about the terrain and competition conditions before entering the official competition day.

In round 1 tomorrow (June 16), Anh Minh will start at 7:40 (local time) at hole 1 of Royal St George's (par 70), in a group with Tim Wiedemeyer (Germany) and Brayden Lee (Singapore) - the friend he just caddied with.

Meanwhile, round 2 takes place at 12:14 on June 17 at Royal Cinque Ports (par 72).

The Amateur Championship 2025 brings together 288 golfers from 45 countries around the world. After two rounds of 18 holes of stroke play on two courses, the 64 golfers with the best scores will move on to the knockout round to find the champion.

Symbol of Vietnamese golf

At the age of 18, Nguyen Anh Minh has become a symbol of Vietnamese golf - a talent who has left his mark in domestic tournaments, affirmed his mettle in regional arenas and is gradually reaching out to the world .

Being invited by The R&A to attend The Amateur Championship is not only a worthy reward for his tireless efforts, but also a historic milestone, marking the progress of Vietnamese golf on the international map.

For the first time, the Vietnamese flag will fly at The Amateur Championship – a playground that has produced great legends such as Bobby Jones, Sergio García and José María Olazábal.

Considered a “major” of amateur golf, this tournament is not only a place to affirm class, but also a gateway for young talents to enter the professional world. The champion of the tournament will receive a ticket to participate in The Open, US Open and The Masters, three of the four most prestigious major tournaments on the planet.

A big dream is gradually coming true, not only for Nguyen Anh Minh, but also for the entire Vietnamese golf community.

Trong Dat

Source: https://tienphong.vn/nguyen-anh-minh-lam-caddie-truoc-ngay-phat-bong-lich-su-tai-the-amateur-championship-post1751314.tpo