Nguyen Anh Minh: Age 18 and the limitless journey of a Vietnamese golf talent

TPO - 18-year-old Nguyen Anh Minh is not only an athlete on a journey to seek personal glory, but also a symbol of a new generation in Vietnamese sports - a young generation that is not afraid to step out of their comfort zone, dares to dream big, and is ready to act to make that dream come true.

Nguyen Anh Minh and the ambitious age of 18.

Yesterday (June 30, 2025), Nguyen Anh Minh, a talented face of Vietnamese golf, officially turned 18. For many young people, 18 is the time to enter adulthood, begin to face big choices, real pressures and gradually shape the path ahead.

But for Anh Minh, the age of 18 is not only a transitional milestone, but also a point of intersection between a brilliant present and an open future, carrying with it a great aspiration to bring Vietnamese golf to the world .

From his first steps on the golf course at the age of 8 to his current position as the number 1 player in Vietnam , Anh Minh's journey has never been easy. It has been a long time with hundreds of rounds, thousands of hours of hard work and countless times stepping onto the podium. And what makes people admire the young man born in 2007 is not only his dense list of achievements, but also his perseverance and constant efforts to reach the top.

At the age of 18, Anh Minh already possesses an impressive record that any Vietnamese golfer dreams of: ranked 46th on the World Amateur Rankings (WAGR), an irreplaceable pillar of the Vietnam National Golf Team, champion of many major domestic tournaments, regularly participating in the top of major regional tournaments and making a strong impression on international playgrounds.

Nguyen Anh Minh's 18th birthday was not noisy and bustling, without the spotlight. It was just a warm dinner with family - simple and peaceful, but for Anh Minh, it was extremely precious amidst the busy schedule, endless training and competition. An evening with his parents, a video call from his sister from far away, great sources of strength helped Anh Minh always steadfastly move forward on the journey to conquer new heights.

Anh Minh's special point is not only his golf skills, but also his maturity in thinking and humility in competition . Anh Minh always has the calmness and rare courage of a young athlete. No ostentation, no frills, just concentration, discipline and a strong belief that: "Golf is the path I have chosen, and I will try my best to go to the end."

Anh Minh once shared with Tien Phong: " I don't want to stop at domestic titles . I want to compete, learn and test myself in bigger arenas, to know where I stand compared to my international friends." That is a legitimate aspiration, a silent but strong declaration of an 18-year-old boy who refuses to be satisfied with limits.

At the age of 18, Anh Minh always has the support and companionship of his parents , who have laid the first bricks for their son's journey with faith, perseverance and unconditional love. Family is the solid rear that helps Anh Minh overcome the pressure of competition, and even the silent sacrifices to pursue his passion completely.

Nguyen Anh Minh's journey has always had the silent and persistent support of his family.

And now, at the age of 18 , Nguyen Anh Minh continues to enter a new chapter when receiving a full scholarship to Oregon State University (USA). From September, Anh Minh will compete in the NCAA Division I system, the top golf environment for young talents aiming for professionalism.

Anh Minh's 18th birthday is the intersection between the present and the future, between achievements and aspirations . But the most valuable thing is probably not the title or ranking, but the professional mindset, national spirit and the desire to prove that: Vietnamese golf can absolutely compete equally with the rest of the world.

From the age of 18 today, Nguyen Anh Minh begins to write a new journey - a journey that not only bears the personal mark of a young talent, but also inspires and paves the way for a generation of young Vietnamese golfers to have faith in big dreams and dare to step out into the world.

And if we were to define Anh Minh's 18th birthday, perhaps these are the three most complete words: dedication, courage and aspiration to reach far.

Nguyen Anh Minh's outstanding achievements: Individual bronze medal and team silver medal at SEA Games 32 in 2023, champion of Lexus Challenge 2022, champion of National Golf Championship 2022 - VinFast Cup, Viet Nam Junior Open 2022, Vietnam Master 2023, Faldo Series Asia Grand Final 2023, Bonallack Trophy 2023 and 2024, Vietnam Amateur Open 2024, Malaysia Amateur Open 2024, Taiwan Amateur Championship 2024, Yen Bai Star Invitational 2024, Nomura Cup 2024, K-Golf Lab Kor-Viet Invitational Tournament 2025...

Trong Dat

Source: https://tienphong.vn/nguyen-anh-minh-tuoi-18-va-hanh-trinh-khong-gioi-hanh-cua-mot-tai-nang-golf-viet-post1756281.tpo