A boy named Bayleigh Teepa-Tarau recently shook the golf world, especially in his home country of New Zealand.

The boy ended the competition an 87 in the Stableford scoring system.

As with many stories of success, it all began with an observant and dutiful educator.

Feet of man playing golf

Photo: samot/Depositphotos

He never used to even talk to anyone, Wiremu told theNew Zealand Herald.

Now, everything seems to be coming up for the young golfer.

The thing I love about golf is hitting my driver, Bayleigh said after winning.

A set up new golf clubs on a beautiful golf course

Photo: miflippo/Depositphotos

I dreamed about coming here and finishing in first place.

And I had a lot of fun.

A boy named Bayleigh Teepa-Tarau recently shook the golf world in his home country of New Zealand.