By Esther Lauaki
Six-year-old Chilton could barely swing a club a year ago – but what a difference 15 months makes.
The Point Cook golfer recently competed at the 52nd Junior World Golf Championships in San Diego and tied for 15th place after three rounds.
Chilton is one of two Australian boys who competed in the six years and under division.
Mum Kay Shum said Chilton started playing golf when he was four.
“About 15 months ago, Chilton couldn’t even hold a club and hit a single shot and now he has become one of the most competitive junior golfers in the world and the youngest junior member ever in Sanctuary Lakes Golf Club,” Ms Shum said.
“The Junior World Championships is the highest level of tournament in junior golf, there are many superstars in golf who have also won this tournament before they turned pro including Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Ernie Els and Jason day.”
“We’re very proud of Chilton.”
The young golf gun has already won seven trophies and medals in the past 12 months from local and national tournaments including the Junior World Championships qualifier earlier this year.
