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 […]
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 […]
IJGA Junior Hung Le Secures Bronze and Team Silver in Singapore
At the South East Asian Team Championships held in Singapore, IJGA junior Le Hung fired back-to-back 67s over the final two rounds to catapult himself into a podium finish, grabbing the Bronze medal while his team surged up the leaderboard over the final two rounds to capture the Silver medal for Team Vietnam. The Challenge […]
Joshua Hess Secures Three Major Wins in Two Months
IJGA golfer Joshua Hess is on a roll with his third win in just two months. These victories come after a decision to move to the USA to develop his golf skills and the hard work he has put into his game during the last school year. Joshua’s wins on varied courses and under diverse […]
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 […]
Grace Xu Shines as a Medalist at USGA Girls Amateur Qualifier
Since joining the International Junior Golf Academy (IJGA) in January 2024, Grace Xu has demonstrated remarkable consistency and excellence in her golfing performance. She has won multiple times and has only once finished outside the top three in her events. Grace Xu’s Recent Triumph On Monday, June 17th, Grace Xu added another accolade to her […]
Hyo Joon Jang’s LPGA Major Debut
At IJGA, we take immense pride in our students’ accomplishments as they progress in their golfing careers. This month, we celebrate the professional milestones of several IJGA alumni who have made significant strides in prestigious tournaments. Hyo Joon Jang’s LPGA Debut Congratulations to Hyo Joon Jang for playing in her first LPGA major, the KPMG […]
Hiroshi Tai’s Path from IJGA to NCAA – D1 Championship 2024
We proudly announce that IJGA alumni Hiroshi Tai won the individual title at the NCAA D1 Championship in Carlsbad, CA. Hiroshi attended the Bishops Gate Golf Academy, now IJGA, and graduated with the class of 2020. After graduation, he completed two years of military service in his home country of Singapore, delaying his start at […]
