Golf Tips: Bridging the Gap

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How to Convert an Intention to a Functional Action in Golf The process whereby a human converts an intention to action is subject to many internal and external factors that influence the functionality of the process. These influencing factors can either promote “flow” or create dysfunction.  The source of these influential factors can be perceived […]

Golf Tips: How to Generate Power from the Ground Up

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When it comes to golf tips, the buzzword at the moment is “using the ground.” What exactly does that mean?  If we go back to the physics classes we took in school, we will remember one of Newton’s laws of motion, which states that for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. You […]

Benefits To Attending An International Golf Academy, IJGA

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IJGA is an international golf boarding school that offers college preparatory courses to gifted students seeking to begin their professional golf careers. In our unique and personally tailored program approach, our students are the focus of each teacher and golf instructor’s day. In today’s blog, IJGA will cover the benefits of attending an international golf […]

IJGA Offers Tips On Balancing School, Self Care, and Training To Junior Golfers

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The exciting lifestyle of a student-athlete is demanding, rewarding and discipline- inducing, but also exciting. Attending school to focus on your skillset while being surrounded by your professional peers is an opportunity few have access to. Our team here at IJGA understands all of the nuances involved with this incredible lifestyle, which means we also […]

Benefits To Attending A Winter Golf Camp In Florida, IJGA

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Winter golf camp is an opportunity for kids to learn more about their craft, develop leadership abilities, and understand who they are. Sport camps provide structured lessons for a limited period to help students improve their game to become professional players. Summer is an ideal time to attend camp compared to winter due to snowfall […]

The Quality of Our Lives is Determined by the Quality of Our Emotions

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IJGA has partnered with Dr. Izzy Justice, a neuroscientist who specializes in brain function and athletic performance, to help our students become more self-aware and resilient athletes. IJGA students have the unique experience of learning more about their brain function and how to manage their emotions from one of the world’s leading experts on neuroscience […]

First Aid Issues You May Encounter During a Round by IJGA

For many individuals golfing is a low-impact, non-contact sport. However, daily repetitive motions like swinging a golf club without the proper instruction or form places you at risk of contracting acute or chronic injuries for future games. The IJGA academy training team believes injury prevention is just as important as physical form, especially as a […]

What to Do About Gripping Your Club With Sweaty Hands by IJGA

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Sweaty hands during an important game is a golfer’s kryptonite. It could mean the difference between losses and wins during a golf tournament. As a professional, or soon-to-be professional, golfer sweaty hands are an inevitable concern that every golfer encounters despite their age or talent. It isn’t so much to do with being nervous (well, […]

5 Easy Stretches to Improve Your Golf Game & Reduce Risk of Injury

In the game of golf, you use nearly every part of your body. But some muscles are used more than others, and they can experience pain or injury due to repetitive motions. In today’s blog from IJGA, we will show you some easy exercises to do at home without weight equipment that can improve your […]