Why IJGA Is The International Full Time Golf Academy of Choice

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As a competitive athlete, you want to immerse yourself in an environment that will nurture your crafts and untapped potential. The game of golf takes focus, hand-eye coordination, a healthy mental attitude, and a well-balanced lifestyle for success. At IJGA, we offer a place for students to improve their game and understand the importance of […]

The Benefits To Year Round Golf Boarding School With IJGA

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Boarding Schools Immerse your children into a world that challenges both academically and socially. Boarding institutions help nurture an environment dedicated to growth, leadership, and enhancing your skill set. Adolescents are better prepared to handle college pressures or thrive in an unfamiliar learning space, more likely to achieve success than their peers. In today’s blog […]

First Aid Issues You May Encounter During a Round by IJGA

For many individuals golfing is a low-impact, non-contact sport. However, daily repetitive motions like swinging a golf club without the proper instruction or form places you at risk of contracting acute or chronic injuries for future games. The IJGA academy training team believes injury prevention is just as important as physical form, especially as a […]

What to Do About Gripping Your Club With Sweaty Hands by IJGA

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Sweaty hands during an important game is a golfer’s kryptonite. It could mean the difference between losses and wins during a golf tournament. As a professional, or soon-to-be professional, golfer sweaty hands are an inevitable concern that every golfer encounters despite their age or talent. It isn’t so much to do with being nervous (well, […]

Severe Weather Safety Tips When You’re on the Golf Course

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For IJGA, a junior golf academy in Orlando, Florida, the weather is always a factor. The Southeastern tropical weather can be unpredictable and sometimes severe. In addition, serious golfers need to practice throughout every season, which sometimes means unfavorable weather conditions. So how can they be sure to stay safe while remaining dedicated to their […]

5 Easy Stretches to Improve Your Golf Game & Reduce Risk of Injury

In the game of golf, you use nearly every part of your body. But some muscles are used more than others, and they can experience pain or injury due to repetitive motions. In today’s blog from IJGA, we will show you some easy exercises to do at home without weight equipment that can improve your […]

Going to College? Take Your Mental Golf Skills With You for Success

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College is the next big step in your life. How you perform there can lay the groundwork for success for the rest of your life. If you have attended IJGA, then you know that we don’t just teach golf skills. We teach the “how” in how to be a solid, competitive athlete. The idea is […]

Nutrition for a Better Golf Game

You can practice and have all the skills you need to be a top contender in a golf tournament. But if your nutrition intake isn’t where it needs to be, full of sugars, carbs and processed foods, you’re going to find yourself crashing on the course. In today’s blog from IJGA, we’re going to give […]

Can the Friendships You Make Today Help Your Golf Career Later?

IJGA’s purpose is to foster your love of golf and academic excellence with the goal of preparing you for college. Our hope is that you also develop friendships that will last a lifetime, while helping your golf career in the process. In today’s blog from IJGA, we explain why this is important and how lifelong […]

Advantages of Earning a Golf Scholarship for College

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IJGA’s purpose is to foster your love of golf and academic excellence with the goal of preparing you for college. Along the way, you’ll have the opportunity to earn a college scholarship and play the sport you love. In today’s blog from IJGA, we explain the advantages of earning a golf scholarship for college. Reduce […]