How to Measure Junior Golf Development at a Golf Academy
For parents and young golfers, one of the hardest questions isn’t how much a student trains, but whether that training is actually working. In golf, this can be tricky. Raw scores alone rarely tell the full story. They are influenced by weather conditions, course difficulty, length, and even pin positions. A score of 72 on […]
Understanding Brain Functions to Manage Your Mental Golf Game
Mental toughness has a strong correlation with athletic performance. However, not everyone can “turn off” internal dialogue or negative thoughts. IJGA student-athletes had the opportunity to learn from one of the world’s leading experts on neuroscience and performance to improve their mental game. We partnered with Dr. Izzy Justice, a neuroscientist specializing in brain function […]
How to Improve Your Short Game – Part 1
In order to improve your short game, obviously you first have to understand the difference between a short game and a long game in golf. This is one of the most basic elements that is addressed in golf training programs, because the techniques involved in either one differ greatly from the other. Understanding the difference […]