Sofia Cherif Essakali’s Rise in AJGA Rankings
With recent AJGA wins, Sofia Cherif Essakali has risen to 13th in the AJGA women’s rankings, earning her an invitation to play for the East team in the Wyndham Cup. After narrowly losing her opening day morning fourball by one hole, she and her partner won the second-day female foursomes two up and, with Mile […]
Sofia Essakali Wins at AJGA Events
Sofia Cherif Essakali recently secured back-to-back wins at prestigious AJGA events, showcasing her exceptional talent and dedication to the sport. Her recent victories add to an impressive resume, including two other AJGA wins, notable successes at international tournaments such as the women’s Pan-Arab games, and twice making the cut at LET events. Sofia’s Recent Triumphs […]
4 Ways to Know If a Junior Golf Summer Camp Is for You
You’re unsure if you want to enroll in a junior golf summer camp. You already have an interest in golf, and you’d love to take your game up a notch. But how do you know you’ll get everything you can get out of a summer camp? 1. You Can’t Wait to Hit the Course When […]
Grace Xu Triumphs at AJGA Moon Golf All-Star Event
April marked a momentous victory for Grace Xu, an 8th-grade standout at IJGA. Xu secured the top spot at the AJGA Moon Golf All-Star event with an impressive 13-under total. What’s truly remarkable is her stunning second-round performance, where she shot a remarkable 8-under-par 64. A Spectacular Second-Round Despite a shaky start with a bogey […]
Grace Xu wins FJGT 13-15 at Stonybrook
After falling short of victory in her last FJGT event, Grace Xu returned with determination and resilience, securing her first win since joining IJGA. Competing at Stonybrook, Grace faced harsh, windy conditions, presenting a formidable challenge for all participants. Despite a slow start in her final round, Grace displayed remarkable composure and battled fiercely until […]
The Best Exercises for Perfecting Your Golf Swing
Mastering the perfect golf swing requires combining skill, technique, and physical fitness. Whether you’re an experienced athlete or a new enthusiast, incorporating the right exercises into your routine can significantly enhance your performance on the course. We’ll share the best exercises for refining your golf swing, focusing on key areas like flexibility, strength, and balance. […]
IJGA Stars Make History
Two IJGA athletes had outstanding performances at the AJGA Puerto Rico Junior Championship and the South American Amateur tournaments. Evan Pena Wins the AJGA Puerto Rico Junior Championship. Fifteen-year-old Evan Pena, hailing from Puerto Rico, made history as the first home player to clinch victory at the AJGA Puerto Rico Junior Championship. He achieved this […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
