STEVIE MAITA is just 11 years old. When he was eight years old, he started going to the golf range with his grandpa. That sparked a passion that now has resulted in three years of tournament play. He has two Hole-in-Ones! His first tournament win was at Bing Maloney. He played in 41 tournaments last year that included trips to Texas, Washington, and a lot of stints in San Diego. And this August, Maita will be returning to play in the U.S. Kids' Golf World Championship at Pinehurst. That's right the same Pinehurst that has hosted both the Men's and Women's U.S. Open as well as the Ryder Cup. So how does he do it? That question and more are answered today.
HOST STEVE BUZZARD on Stevie Maita | "As a former teacher, this is the fun part! Getting to see kids like Stevie enjoy success outside of my classroom. Now usually this part comes when my former students are adults, but Stevie is an exception. Doing something BIG at a YOUNG age. I love it!"
Our Connection | I had the privilege of being Stevie's P.E. teacher while teaching at St. Michael's. Stevie was also a participant in my Buzzardball Youth Basketball program.
The video version of this episode is ALSO AVAILABLE on YOUTUBE. Check it out and be sure to SUBSCRIBE (this will allow you to get notified of ALL new ETB episodes as they are released) -- ETB with Stevie Maita
Note | Stevie becomes the youngest person to appear on Experience the Buzz. Other teenagers who have appeared on the show include 14-year old Ian McVicar and 16-year old Justin Walter.
1st Place | Washington State Invitational
2nd Place | USKG Palm Springs Open
2nd Place | Nevada State Invitational
9th Place | Texas Open
Upcoming Tournaments | Arizona and a trip to Scotland to compete in the USKG European Championships
ENJOY THE TALKING STORY! 🏝
STEVIE MAITA is just 11 years old. When he was eight years old, he started going to the golf range with his grandpa. That sparked a passion that now has resulted in three years of tournament play. He has two Hole-in-Ones! His first tournament win was at Bing Maloney. He played in 41 tournaments last year that included trips to Texas, Washington, and a lot of stints in San Diego. And this August, Maita will be returning to play in the U.S. Kids' Golf World Championship at Pinehurst. That's right the same Pinehurst that has hosted both the Men's and Women's U.S. Open as well as the Ryder Cup. So how does he do it? That question and more are answered today.
HOST STEVE BUZZARD on Stevie Maita | "As a former teacher, this is the fun part! Getting to see kids like Stevie enjoy success outside of my classroom. Now usually this part comes when my former students are adults, but Stevie is an exception. Doing something BIG at a YOUNG age. I love it!"
Our Connection | I had the privilege of being Stevie's P.E. teacher while teaching at St. Michael's. Stevie was also a participant in my Buzzardball Youth Basketball program.
The video version of this episode is ALSO AVAILABLE on YOUTUBE. Check it out and be sure to SUBSCRIBE (this will allow you to get notified of ALL new ETB episodes as they are released) -- ETB with Stevie Maita
Note | Stevie becomes the youngest person to appear on Experience the Buzz. Other teenagers who have appeared on the show include 14-year old Ian McVicar and 16-year old Justin Walter.
1st Place | Washington State Invitational
2nd Place | USKG Palm Springs Open
2nd Place | Nevada State Invitational
9th Place | Texas Open
Upcoming Tournaments | Arizona and a trip to Scotland to compete in the USKG European Championships
ENJOY THE TALKING STORY! 🏝