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 […]
IJGA Alumnus Robin Williams Shines at DP World Dunhill Links Championship
At a critical time in his golf development, IJGA alumnus Robin Williams spent time at Bishops Gate, building his confidence and love for golf. Now, ten years later, he has his DP World Tour card. This weekend, he finished tied fourth in the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship, played over three links courses of Kingsbarns, Carnoustie, […]
Sofia Essakali Moves to No. 6 on the AJGA Rolex Rankings
International Junior Golf Academy student-athlete Sofia Essakali played a pivotal role in Team USA’s stunning victory at the 2024 Ping Junior Solheim Cup. Held in September, the event brought together the best junior golfers from the U.S. and Europe, competing in 24 matches, including six foursomes, six four-ball matches, and 12 singles matches. Dedication and […]
Hung Le Makes The Cut at US Amateur
Resilience and a strong mental attitude are essential in golfers, and IJGA rising junior Hung Le Khan showed himself to be up to the challenge in the US Amateur. After an excellent first round, Hung started with a string of bogeys before his determination resulted in sufficient birdies to make the cut into the last […]
IJGT’s New Tournament Champions
Over the summer months, the IJGT has hosted weekly tournaments for IJGA summer campers and some full-time students, keeping their skills sharp as they prepare for the upcoming academic year. Several newcomers have made their mark with impressive first-time wins. Here’s a look at their outstanding performances: Natalia Brom’s Breakthrough Win Congratulations to Natalia Brom […]
Pietro Picolli gains WAGR Ranking
As a young junior golfer, Pietro Picolli was a standout member of Italy’s Elite National Team, showcasing his skills and representing his country in national competitions. His early promise indicated a bright future in golf. Despite his early success, Pietro faced significant challenges when injuries and COVID-19 restrictions disrupted his golfing journey. These obstacles caused […]
Jack Turner’s Impressive Western Amateur Performance
IJGA alumni Jack Turner, a standout five-year student, has had a fantastic year. Known affectionately as the “King of Bishops Gate” at IJGA for his dominance on the challenging course, Jack’s skills earned him a spot on the University of Florida’s “Gators” golf team. His successful first year at UF has set the stage for […]
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 […]
