IJGA Alumni Roundup: A Standout March in Collegiate and Professional Golf
March has been a remarkable month for IJGA alumni across both the collegiate and professional ranks. From PGA Tour debuts to team championships, our former students are competing at the highest levels and making a strong case for the long-term impact of their time at the academy. Filip Jakubčík: PGA Tour Debut and Collegiate Heroics […]
IJGA Golf Champion Joshua Hess Scottish Links Experiences
On the same day that Joshua Hess graduated from Montverde Academy, he flew to Edinburgh, Scotland. He has earned his place on the prestigious IJGT Race to Scotland trip. Joshua Hess is an outstanding golfer and one of International Junior Golf Academy’s most promising young athletes. Check Out Our IJGA Summer Camp Guide Adapting to […]
Joshua Hess: A Champion’s Journey Through an Unforgettable Season
IJGA student-athlete Joshua Hess, a member of the Swiss Junior National Team, has showcased exceptional talent and determination this season, culminating in a commanding victory at the notable Notah Begay III National Championship, held at Koasati Pines in Louisiana. Facing a one-shot deficit with nine holes to play, Josh turned up the heat, delivering a […]
Montverde Academy Girls Team Wins State Golf Championship
Congratulations to the Montverde Academy girls’ golf team. These talented golfers clinched the Florida State Championship title, a first for Montverde Academy. The only team under par, by one shot, they beat Circle Christian by ten shots. Grace Xu, this year’s MVP, led the way with an eleven-under-total to secure the individual title (62 and […]
IJGA Wins at Optimist National Tournament of Champions
At the annual Optimist National Tournament of Champions, IJGA had an almost perfect sweep of the five categories, winning the Boys and Girls U18, the Boys U15, and the Girls U13, only falling short in the Boys U13. Joshua Hess won the Boys U18 with a final round of two under par in breezy conditions on […]
William Huang from IJGA Commits to West Point
We are proud to announce that International Junior Golf Academy student William Huang, class of 2025 from Taiwan, has formally committed to the United States Military Academy at West Point. William’s dedication and commitment to excellence on the golf course have earned him a position on the esteemed Army West Point golf team. As he joins one […]
IJGA Spirit Prevails Throughout Hurricane Milton
Hurricane Milton posed a significant challenge for the International Junior Golf Academy, who had planned a golf tournament for the weekend but then were hit by Hurricane Milton in the early hours of Thursday morning, with one of the most devastating hurricanes to ever hit Florida. But, with great spirit from students and staff, they […]
Joshua Hess Dominates WAGR Event
In August 2023 Joshua Hess took the giant leap to leave the success he was experiencing in Switzerland, as a member of the national junior squad, to challenge himself against the best young golfers in the United States. In May 2024, he won the inaugural Independent International Invitational, over the best students in private schools […]
Ayana Hiranaka Achieves WAGR Ranking
Since Ayana Hiranaka joined the International Junior Golf Academy in spring 2024, she has been on a mission to succeed. In April she won the Miami qualifier for the IMG World in San Diego, then with more summer successes, went to China to compete in a Chinese National Championship and on to Taiwan, where she […]
Sofia Cherif Essakali Defends Pan-Arab Title
Sofia Cherif Essakali won the Woman’s title last year in the Pan-Arab games held in Saudi Arabia, leading her country Morocco to victory, impressive for a fourteen year old. Last week Sofia travelled to Tunisia and once again, now fifteen, won the Woman’s title and again led her country Morocco to victory. After an opening […]