John Bigelow IV facts for kids

John Bigelow IV was born on June 12, 2001. He is also known as "Fore". John is a very talented golfer from North Philadelphia who started playing at a very young age. People often call him a "child prodigy" because he showed amazing skill in golf when he was just a little kid.

Who is John Bigelow IV?

John Bigelow IV began his golf journey when he was only one year old. His parents gave him a set of plastic golf clubs, and he quickly fell in love with the game. It was clear from the start that he had a special talent for hitting the ball.

A Young Start in Golf

As John grew, his skills improved quickly. People soon noticed how good he was at golf, even though he was still very young. His amazing talent caught the attention of the media.

Becoming a TV Star

Because of his golf skills, John was asked to appear on several television shows. He was on a local show called 10 Show! with host Bill Henley. When he was just three years old, he appeared on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. He also went on The Today Show, where he was interviewed by Matt Lauer.

Meeting a Golf Legend

John was featured in Golf Digest magazine in October 2005. This article helped him become even more famous. As a result, Tiger Woods, who was the world's top-ranked golfer at the time, invited John to a putting contest. This special event happened in New York City, New York. It was a big moment for a young golfer to meet such a famous player.

Competing and Training

John has also competed in the U.S. Kids Golf Tour. This tour is for boys and girls aged four to twelve years old. It helps young golfers gain experience in competitive play. Today, John lives in central Florida. He trains with Jered Gusso, who is a former lead instructor at the Mike Bender Academy. Jered Gusso now teaches at The Gusso Golf Academy, helping John continue to improve his golf game.

External links

• John Bigelow, IV at CalhounGolf.com (accessed November 18, 2008)