Former Nigerian international Osaze Odemwingie, who earned 62 caps and scored 11 goals for the Super Eagles between 2002 and 2014, has embarked on a new journey as a professional golfer.
Once a dynamic forward in the Premier League, Odemwingie has swapped the football pitch for the fairways and is now a member of the Professional Golfers’ Association (PGA).
Discovering Golf During His Football Career
Odemwingie’s love for golf began in 2010 when he joined West Bromwich Albion, but it wasn’t until his stint at Stoke City that his passion truly blossomed.
Reflecting on his time at Stoke, where he played alongside fellow footballers Peter Crouch, Glen Johnson, and Charlie Adam, Odemwingie shared how the sport brought the team closer.
“The magic of golf brought us together. The camaraderie grew a lot in the dressing room,” he said according to BBC, noting how then-manager Mark Hughes encouraged players to unwind with rounds of golf during overseas trips.
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Golf’s Lasting Appeal
Odemwingie likened the precision and grace of a perfect golf shot to the thrill of scoring in football, emphasizing how the sport feeds his competitive nature.
“The good thing about golf is I can play this for many years to come,” he remarked, expressing excitement about his new career and ambitions to promote the sport in Nigeria.
