BlueSky Samoa sponsors young golfing sensation, Niko Vui.
Apia, SAMOA, Monday July 1st 2013: BlueSky Samoa today announced its sponsorship of promising young local golfer, Niko Vui, son of Garry and Mosiula Vui of Vaivase Uta.
Niko Vui's potential to become a promising golf player was realized by his parents at the tender age of 18 months. Now, aged 17, he has since succeeded in winning tournaments in Samoa, New Zealand and Australia, and has played extremely well in the USA at junior tournaments. He placed 4th equal at the Junior World Masters in Las Vegas, his best placing yet! His dream is to become the first Samoan to play in the Masters tournament in Augusta and to win a PGA tour tournament. It seems hard work and excellence come naturally to Niko, who is also a straight A honors student, despite the amount of time he commits to his training and away from school travelling for tournaments.
BlueSky's sponsorship, valued at $10,000, goes towards Niko's tournament costs this year where he will represent both Samoa and American Samoa. Aside from his sporting promise and commitment, the fact that Niko represents both Samoas made Niko a natural choice as a brand ambassador for BlueSky. BlueSky Country Manager/COO, Toleafoa Douglas Creevey, stated today, "Niko's passion and commitment to his sport and education make him a great role model not only for his young peers but also for anyone who has a dream. BlueSky is happy to support this young man and his journey to bear both the Samoa and American Samoa flags into the competitive golf arena. We're proud of him and wish him well."
His proud father, Garry Vui, was thankful to the management of BlueSky Samoa. "His mother and I are truly humbled by this offer of sponosrship to assist Niko. Without it, he would probably not have gone to the USA for four junior tournaments in July, including the Junior Worlds at Torrey Pines Pines and the Junior World Masters in Las Vegas, and to China in November for the Aaron Baddeley Invitaton. We collectively thank Bluesky for this kind and much needed sponsorship.” Niko’s journey continues, and together with his committed parents, has his sights set on the world champions.