MBABANE – The enduring influence of professional golfer Nobuhle Dlamini has transcended the ropes, as she celebrates the academic milestones of the junior golfers mentored through her foundation.
As these young athletes prepare to transition from the fairways of Eswatini to university life in India, they have voiced their deep appreciation for the guidance that shaped their character long before they ever picked up a club.
Dlamini, taking to her social media platforms to mark these achievements, told her mentees that she was ‘thrilled to see you achieving your goals through golf’ and encouraged them to ‘go on and shine brighter on the other side.’
For Naye Mkhaliphi, who is set to attend Marwadi University, the sport served as a vital grounding force that taught him discipline, patience and time management. Reflecting on his development, Mkhaliphi credited the foundation for providing a path that kept him focused, noting that ‘golf has played a major role in shaping the person I have become’ and that he remains deeply thankful for the impact Dlamini has had on the lives of young golfers.
He also paid tribute to Coach Moses Shongwe, whom he described as a father figure who nurtured his talent with the memorable, lifelong encouragement to ‘jump in bush big.’
Fellow student Chanelle Groening, who is embarking on a law degree at The Assam Royal Global University, echoed these sentiments by describing the sport as a form of therapy that connected her with essential mentors.
Groening explained that the struggles she faced as a junior golfer taught her to appreciate small victories, observing that if she had quit or been disrespectful, she would have missed out on the opportunities now unfolding before her.
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