Alby Weyden: Aussie Golf Prodigy's Canadian Invite

0:00Six-year-old, golf whiz, Albi Wyden from Australia's Sunshine Coast just got invited to the U.S. Kids Golf Canadian Invitational. This top youth tournament happens in July, giving him a little over two months to gear up. Fresh off winning his local tour championship for boys six and under, Albi's turning heads early. His obsession started at two years old, lugging golf balls everywhere, even to bed in the shower. At three, he was taking lessons but mostly teaching himself, watching his dad at the driving range. Now he trains almost daily with one-on-one coaching and his favorite nine iron. Parents Jason and Emma are thrilled, but shocked by the invite. As a single income family, dads and mechanic, moms homeschooling their daughter, they're staring down $15,000 in costs for flights, stays and fees. On my critics question if they're pushing him too hard, but Albi begs to hit the course every day. A sports psychologist backs the family, saying supporting a kid's passion builds confidence

1:00and commitment without fear of judgment. Dad catty's for him and stays calm, while Albi shrugs off bad shots with a smile, loving the fun and friends on the course. If Albi shines in Canada, doors open to more majors and scouts. This pint-sized phenom's got the drive to keep swinging big. From your city, powered by AI, this is Sydney News Today, I'm Corey with The Story.