Nineteen-year-old Gregory Atapana Sanerivi from Fagalii-Uta hopes to continue his late father Vaalelagi Atapana Sanerivi's legacy in golf. 

He went to wherever his father went for competition and Gregory hopes to keep his father's memories alive through golf.

"I played golf since I was little around eight years old. My dad and and I went to the U.S.A to represent Samoa in 2017. Unfortunately, my father passed away in 2021, and I went to my other games in American Samoa with my Marist Brothers in 2022," he said.

"I was also in the Solomon Islands Pacific Games with Robert representing Samoa last year and received a bronze medal with my team. And until now I'm still aiming for more opportunities to represent Samoa in the next upcoming games God willing.

"My role model is my father because he was born to be the best golfer but also died at the golf course course. He always told us, his family would always be at the golf course. He represented Samoa in some SPG and became the best golfer. 

"I think he received a gold medal or silver medal and that's why I've always wanted to continue his journey and be able to follow in his footsteps. I tell my other brothers and sisters who are into the game, that as a professor in golf, my dad always said "It's not how far you're going to hit the ball but it's how you're going to put the ball in the hole" and he always whispered this to me whenever I try to play the game."

Speaking about his competition during the 100-year celebration for the Marist, he said that it was not only a competition for him but a challenge. 

"It's not only a competition but it's a challenge that keeps motivating my other brothers and sisters who are trying their very best playing golf. My take is that I'm not there to compete but to better my game so I can achieve my goal of being the best golfer," he said.

Gregory played for Darnard/Avila and won the best gross.

Being amongst the old  scholars and other participants made him excited. He was happy to see everyone enjoyed golf and he hopes it'll lead to more people joining the sport.

"Thank you Marist for this great opportunity and mostly thank you to Aumua Ming Leung Wai for always inviting me to be part of this centennial celebration. My heart is full of gratitude and thank you again Marist God bless the Marist family."

His older sister, Simativa Atapana-Netzler in an interview expressed how proud she was to see her brother following her late father's footsteps.

"Seeing my brother following my dad's footsteps made me really proud as his eldest sister. Sadly, my father will no longer be there but I will always be there for him as his number one supporter and wherever this life takes him with his talent I will always be there to support him and to be able to achieve his dreams."