i started golf mainly from the first tee. Since the tour professional saw potential from me, and since i was african american and being mocked from other african americans for playing a "white sport" along with stares from other people on the golf course, i was fueled from the beggining to excel at this sport. now only 2 years later, i think i have advanced quite reasonbly considering the time, and hope to get better. Also, Tiger Woods also helped me because if he can make it, so can i.