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 […]
Brady Duval Matches Course Record at Bishops Gate
IJGA golfer Brady Duval’s golf career has been on a steady upward trajectory since his impressive victory at the AJGA Showcase in Las Vegas in November 2022, where he finished 11 under par. Dominance in IJGT Elite 2022-23 Series Notably, he achieved a joint first-place finish in the highly competitive IJGT Elite 2022-23 Series alongside […]
Gerardo Gomez Places 4th at Sage Valley
The strongest field in junior golf is the Junior Invitational at Sage Valley, attracting the best young talents from around the globe. The stakes are high, with 36 Boys and 24 Girls competing for a win. This year, IJGA Golfer Gerardo Gomez, a second-year AJGA All-American and repeat invitee to Sage Valley, showcased his skill […]
IJGA Stars Make History
Two IJGA athletes had outstanding performances at the AJGA Puerto Rico Junior Championship and the South American Amateur tournaments. Evan Pena Wins the AJGA Puerto Rico Junior Championship. Fifteen-year-old Evan Pena, hailing from Puerto Rico, made history as the first home player to clinch victory at the AJGA Puerto Rico Junior Championship. He achieved this […]
Evan Pena Recognized as Male Junior of the Year
Following the recent recognition of IJGA coach Julieta Granada by her home country of Paraguay for her lifetime athletic achievements, another member of the IJGA family has received honors. Evan Pena, a talented student, was honored by the Puerto Rico Golf Association as the Male Junior of the Year. Related Post: Sofia Essakali: Elite Junior […]
