BUBBLY, effervescent, ever-smiling and above all a golfer of huge expertise.
The lack of 24-year-old Doey Choi in a motor bike accident final month left the golf world in mourning on the tragic lack of such a preferred and proficient younger golfer.
Her shattered coach John Serhan informed 7NEWS that Choi was an “effervescent character who all the time gave the impression to be smiling”.
“It’s simply such a tragic waste of a lot expertise,” mentioned Serhan.
The WPGA, together with Golf Australia and the PGA of Australia, launched a press release declaring that Choi was a “large golfer who proudly represented Australia”.
Doey Choi, {the golfing} world is mourning the tragic lack of a preferred and proficient younger golfer.
“Doey’s surprising passing is a profound loss not only for the golf neighborhood, however for all who knew her,” mentioned Golf NSW chairman Michael Medway.
“Not solely was Doey a exceptional participant, however she was additionally a valued good friend to many people.
“Her bubbly smile, infectious character and real heat in the direction of her friends will probably be sorely missed.
“Doey performed our nice recreation with ardour, dedication and beauty.”
In 2019, Doey “achieved the final word recognition in Australian novice golf” by competing within the Queen Sirikit Cup earlier than deciding to show skilled in 2021.
“Doey will probably be remembered for her spirit, the enjoyment she delivered to so many people and her contribution to golf in our state,” mentioned Medway.
“Our ideas are along with her household, mates, and family members as they arrive to phrases with this unimaginable loss.
“Phrases can’t absolutely specific the depth of sorrow we really feel.”
Choi’s profession highlights included a NSW novice title on the age of simply 13.
She additionally gained the 2019 New Zealand Novice Crown in addition to a number of nationwide crew titles.
Choi was a member at Sydney’s Harmony Golf Membership and first caught the attention of the skilled world when she led the Australian Women Basic at Bonville Worldwide when it was a co-sanctioned occasion with the Women European Tour and the ALPG.
In her post-round interview she revealed Rory McIlroy was her favorite golfer and Conor McGregor her favorite sports activities individual “due to his mindset and what he’d achieved from the place he was.”
Having turned skilled, {the golfing} world won’t ever get the prospect to see how far her abilities would take her.
Doey Choi’s household launched the next assertion:
“Our household is heartbroken past perception.
“Doey introduced gentle and pleasure into our lives along with her radiant smile and bubbly character.
“Her presence was a blessing to all who knew her.
“We’re grateful for the help we now have acquired from mates and the broader {golfing} neighborhood throughout this extremely troublesome time.
“Doey will probably be perpetually in our hearts and sorely missed.”
