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 […]

How to Build a Better Junior Golf Resume

Close-up photo of student typing, creating their junior golf resume

A junior golf resume is a crucial document in the recruiting process, much like your professional resume when applying for a job.  Building a junior golf resume is a necessity for aspiring young golfers. It’s a comprehensive record of a player’s accomplishments, experiences, and progress. It provides a tangible representation of their dedication and skill […]

Paloma Ibarra Makes Waves Reaching Saltillo

Paloma Ibarra at IJGA

A new student at IJGA is already making waves.  Paloma Ibarra, a 15-year-old from Saltillo, Mexico, confidently excels through all obstacles. Last weekend in The Legends Open in Clermont, FL, she shot a stellar nine under, winning by 15 points!  With some good work the week before with mental performance consultant Bill Nelson, whom Allison […]

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

Junior golfers walk together and talk on the course

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

A club, golf ball, and trophy lie on the grass on a golf course

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

A junior IJGA golfer and coach stand together on the course while the golfer prepares to swing

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 […]