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Odemwingie: Former Stoke City and West Brom star turns professional golfer

Former Stoke City and West Bromwich Albion forward Peter Odemwingie is now a professional golfer.

The 38-year-old, who retired from football in April, took to social media to announce his membership into the Professional Golfers Association (PGA).

Formerly an amateur, his status has been upgraded to a PGA assistant professional. Odemwingie has also been given a slot for training at the University of Birmingham foundation degree in professional golf studies.

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