My name is Louis Paul Wanshura. I was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on February 14, 1992 into a very athletic family. Both my father and his brother played college baseball. Growing up, hockey was my life and blood during the Winter but I would always get the itch for dusting off the crooked sticks come Spring. As a youngster, I vividly remember not being able to sleep before a round of golf. The next morning, in my own awakened dream state of playing against the best players in the world on the greatest courses in the toughest conditions. With time I've only become more obsessed with the game but in more of a passionate, meditative way. We play the greatest game along side of mother earth - we are truly in mother nature's backyard. I know my relationship with the game of golf is "different" and that's why I am so passionate about my golf game and golf as a whole.
This campaign is important to me because as of this very moment, this is the only way I can obtain funding to pursue my dream which I will not stop pursuing until I achieve my goals. My athletic career has been plagued with injuries, which stopped me from playing college sports, but I am finally healthy. With the help of contributors, you will help me achieve greatness in the golf world by winning tournaments and growing the game of golf through my mental game teachings.
Tournament entry fees range from $100-$950. I plan on playing up to 4 a month. Travel expenses range from $200 for a one day tournament up to $600 for a 3 day tournament for all expenses.
Money game entry fees will range from $50-$500. In which I plan on playing a few times a week.
My golf mentor/Coach will cost between $500-$1000 a month. Fitted Golf equipment will cost between $3000-$4500. Playing in a few tournaments a month and money games along with my coach I will easily hit the $50,000 mark for a full 12 month season.
Every individual who helps fund my dream will obtain tickets to any tournament they would like to attend. Along with any perks they feel obliged to (with in reason). Last but not least, money. Depending on the amount contributed, you will obtain a percentage of the money I will earn worldwide in my career as a professional golfer.
You are helping more then a golfer, you are helping the entire game of golf grow through simple mental game techniques and strategies. For too long, golf has been viewed as an "old white man's game." I will be apart of the movement to make it more of a sport that everyone wants to be a part of.
This is my first project to raise money for my professional golf career. I hope you believe in me as much as I believe in myself. Hypothetically speaking if I don't make it to the PGA Tour the money will not go to waste as I am also studying hypnotherapy, sports psychology, and holistic medicine that will allow me to help teach the game of golf to the masses. So this will be great contribution in the field I will be studying. However, as I've mentioned, I will not quit until I reach my goals in the golfing world.
Please help get the word out about me, Louis Paul Wanshura, professional golfer. Please help guide me to reach my goals. Thank you very much for taking the time to consider contributing to my dream. Have an amazing day and please contact me with any further questions or comments (952) 297-2716, louiewanshura@gmail.com.