MANAGEMENT TEAM
Lee-Anne Misseldine
CEO, IJSA and
Manager, IJGA
Lee-Anne Misseldine was born
in Wellington, NZ, but considers
Durban, South Africa, her
home-town.
Lee-Anne earned her degree in
South Africa and in the United
States, pursuing her interest in theology and biblical studies.
Early in her life she had a desire to be full time in ministry to
follow her passion for giving back and helping others. Although
her path changed, she firmly believes that we all have a mission,
regardless of our profession or career choice, and by following
your purpose you find fulfillment in your life.
Returning to South Africa, Lee-Anne started her professional
life in the non-profit sector working for World Vision, the
international development and advocacy organization. Her
tenure working with the impoverished children and families
of South Africa formed her empathy for people.
Jonathan Yarwood
Director of Golf Instruction
Director of Golf Jonathan Yarwood
boasts one of the most robust
teaching resumes in junior golf.
He has trained a U.S. Open winner,
two U.S. Amateur winners, two U.S.
Girls’ Winners, three AJGA Players
of the Year, four No. 1 juniors, a
collegiate No. 1 and winners on the PGA, LPGA, European,
Challenge, Asian and Australasian tours.
He has been recognized for his contribution to the game
by being the youngest person to be made a British PGA
Master Professional in 2011.
He was also voted a ‘Top 20 Teacher under 40’ by Golf Digest
as well as voted in the ‘Best Teachers in State’ rankings for
over a decade. He has trained student-athletes of 11 years
of age until they ultimately reached the tour.
In 2009 a long-time dream became a reality when Lee-Anne
and her partners started the Gary Gilchrist Golf Academy.
Starting with just a dream to create a unique environment
for athletic development, this winning team created an
academy that quickly grew faster than any junior golf
program in the industry to date.
Her success is driven by a love and care for people and her
desire to create teams that are powerful of purpose and
like-minded of vision. Lee-Anne has served on numerous
boards including Junior Achievement, United Way and the
American Cancer Society.
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