How a Golf Fitness Program Brings Balance
A pillar of IJGA’s developmental success is our comprehensive golf fitness program. From the moment students step foot at IJGA, their physical fitness is assessed. Additionally, factors such as mentality and nutrition are tracked. We tackle the challenge of individual improvement holistically. Our team knows each junior golfer is an individual, so no one dietary […]
Fall 2023 Montverde Academy Golf Season
On Thursday, January 11th Montverde Academy celebrated the success of their golf teams at the annual awards, with many students from IJGA being recognized for their contribution to their high school. The boys team had a good season, winning the Citrus League Championship for the first time in many years and were strong enough team […]
Mental Performance: The Flow State
Bill Nelson is our Mental Performance Coach at IJGA and last Wednesday he was out teaching our Post-Graduate players. He has an extensive background training thousands of players and over 20 years of experience. He travels across the country to teach players how to be aware of their mental state and regulate it to improve […]
PNC Father Son 2023
IJGA Alumni Brady Duval and John Daly are a regular fixture at the PNC Father Son event held annually at the Ritz-Carlton in Orlando with their major winning fathers. Two years ago “Big” John and JD2 won with a record breaking 27 under par, and last year came second. Although the Daly’s again showed well […]
Evan Pena Recognized as Male Junior of the Year
Following the recent recognition of IJGA coach Julieta Granada by her home country of Paraguay for her lifetime athletic achievements, another member of the IJGA family has received honors. Evan Pena, a talented student, was honored by the Puerto Rico Golf Association as the Male Junior of the Year. Related Post: Sofia Essakali: Elite Junior […]
VISITING LADIES WIN FOR THEIR COUNTRIES
Two frequent visitors to IJGA have recently had historic successes. Sofia Essakali, a top junior golfer for Morocco, winning the ladies division at the Pan Arab Championship in Riyadh, Suadi Arabia, and powering her Morocco team to the golf medal. Sofía García, an Epson Tour Rookie from Paraguay, won the gold medal at the Pan […]
DANISH NATIONAL TEAM VISITS BISHOPS GATE
On a weekend when Denmark can be proud of the accomplishments of their professional golfers, we welcome back the Danish National team for a training camp at Bishops Gate. At the closing event of DP World Tour at the Jumeirah Earth Course in Dubai Nicolai Hojgaard won with a closing 64, with birdies at holes […]
New Years 2024 Night Golf Fun
In cold evening temperatures four hardy teams ventured out for popular night golf with glow balls over the first four holes of the IJGA Bishops Gate golf course. Two teams completed the course with the others retiring to the warmth of the Champs catering center. Team Jantai Winners, with Zurich, Michael and Jein. Team Jordan 2nd, […]
IJGA Welcomes Golf Prodigy – Sofia Cherif Essakali
With every visit to the International Junior Golf Academy (IJGA), Moroccan golf prodigy Sofia Cherif Essakali makes more friends and feels more at home. Sofia’s remarkable talent, unwavering dedication, and genuine passion for the game have already set her apart. As she visits IJGA once again, we are excited to be part of her journey […]
WAGR TOP 100
As we approach the end of 2023 it is great to see three IJGA/BGGA alumni in the Top 100 of the World Golf Amateur Rankings: Rank 64 Hiroshi Tai Singapore Georgia Tech Rank 66 Petr Hubry Czech Republic University of Washington Rank 75 Filip Jacubcik Czech Republic University of Arizona Congratulations and keep climbing up […]
