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Zhang qualifies for U.S. Women’s Amateur

July 7, 2014

IJGA, Student Results, USGA, Yunjie Zhang

Current IJGA student, Yunjie Zhang of Haikou City, China, qualified for the U.S. Women’s Amateur at the sectional qualifier at Sapona Ridge Country Club on July 2, 2014. Zhang fired a 1-over-par 72 to finish in a tie for fifth place and earn one of the ten spots available at the qualifier. (more…)

Former IJGA coach, Chris Hill named Head Coach at Pacific

June 17, 2014

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Former IJGA coach, Chris Hill, was named Head Coach at the University of Pacific for the men’s golf program. After spending four years at the University of Houston as the assistant coach turned associate head coach, Hill will join the Tigers to lead the program. “We are excited to have someone of Chris’ caliber come…

Hammerschmidt wins Metropolitan PGA tournament

June 12, 2014

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IJGA, Lee Hammerschmidt, Metropolitan PGA Junior Series at Eisenhower Golf Course, Student Results

Lee Hammerschmidt of Armonk, N.Y., won the Metropolitan PGA Junior Series at Eisenhower Golf Course. The 36-hole event was contested on the White Course at the state park named for the 34th President of the United States and avid golfer, Dwight Eisenhower. Hammerschmidt won the tournament in a playoff by making a birdie on the…

IJGT standout, Pongrac, to join the IJGA

April 29, 2014

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For most people, martial arts and golf have very little in common but for Ryan Pongrac, martial arts is the foundation of his golf game. At the ripe age of four, Pongrac began training with Master Carl Beams of Art Beins Karate. Though Beams rarely accepted students this young, Beams felt that Pongrac’s parents had…

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Kevin Smeltz professional student Manuel Villegas finishes fourth at Web.com Tour event

March 18, 2014

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Kevin Smeltz

Manuel Villegas began working with Kevin Smeltz, IJGA Director of Instruction, when he was a sophomore at the University of Florida. Flash forward years later and the Web.com Tour rookie has experienced noteworthy success in his golf game. (more…)

Zhang qualifies for U.S. Women’s Amateur

Former IJGA coach, Chris Hill named Head Coach at Pacific

Hammerschmidt wins Metropolitan PGA tournament

IJGT standout, Pongrac, to join the IJGA

Kevin Smeltz professional student Manuel Villegas finishes fourth at Web.com Tour event

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