Putting Champions – Filip Jacubcik & Ting-Wei Chang

golfers Filip Jacubcik and Tingwei Change beat future champions Ryo Murato and Soichi Shinakawa

IJGA golfers Filip Jacubcik and Ting-Wei Chang beat future champions Ryo Murato and Soichi Shinakawa in a sudden-death play. Related Post: How to Earn a College Golf Scholarship Our golfers prevailed in a strong challenge of a field of over twenty interns and returning students. Train at IJGA Start training at IJGA, register for a […]

Experience the Race to Scotland

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Over the summer, groups of IJGA student-golfers had the opportunity to travel and play in the Race to Scotland 2023 tournaments. Golfers work hard to earn their place on this trip. Athletes with on-course success and who participate in International Junior Golf Tour, or IJGT, events are selected to play. A Recap: 2023 Race to […]

How to Keep Golf Fun for Junior Golfers

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As coaches and parents, sometimes we may be guilty of taking golf too seriously and putting pressure on younger players.  At IJGA, we take golf seriously but also recognize the importance of having fun and making sure our golfers continue to enjoy the game.  We’re sharing 4 tips for parents and coaches to help make […]

Summer Junior Open Win From IJGA

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IJGA summer camper Ajalawich Anantasethakul from Thailand had an outstanding performance in the HJGT Summer Junior Open. Anantasethakul made five birdies in his opening round of 69. He then went on to have an incredible three-eagle, three-birdie closing round with a score of 64. With this score, he won the U13 division by 14 shots. […]

Developing Your Mental Golf Game

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When looking to improve their golf game, people tend to focus on their technical skills and physical fitness. However, to play successfully, student-athletes need to also develop their mental toughness.  At IJGA Bishops Gate, our coaching team emphasizes building each player’s mental skills. This looks like creating clear process goals, learning to focus on things […]

Golf Boarding School Versus Regular Boarding School

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Sending young people to boarding schools for academic preparation dates back centuries. Boardings schools are most famous for shaping a young student’s learning skills. Regardless of heritage, your environment supports learning and the likelihood of success. Choosing the right boarding school for your child is essential for their life goals. In this blog, IJGA discusses […]

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 […]

IJGA Owner and CEO Andrew Summers Featured on Hilton Head Monthly Magazine

Published by Hilton Head Monthly, January 2020 Andrew Summers The Golf Entrepreneur BY MARCO FREY PHOTO BY LLOYD WAINSCOTT For Andrew Summers, life is about the long game. During a Thanksgiving round of golf with students from International Junior Golf Academy, he described his swing as “lousy. And yet I probably scored better than all […]

What to Consider When Choosing a Sports Academy.

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Choosing a sports academy is a huge decision for you and your child. Before enrolling, you must consider student support, academics, and training programs. What would your child’s boarding school life look like if you could wave a magic wand? What are your priorities for your child? What are their priorities?  We’ve raised some questions […]

Do’s and Don’ts of Golf Nutrition

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By IJGA Strength + Conditioning Coach Shawn Mehring With the ever-changing competitiveness in the sport of golf, an athlete must have the right nutritional foundation in order to achieve optimal performance. An athlete must know what type of nutrients they need to consume before, during, and after training, practice or competition. Listening to your coaches […]