For over twenty years, IJGA has had a positive and transformational
impact on young people’s lives. Students from around the world
have come to learn the same methods that have helped some of
the best players on the LPGA and PGA Tours.
Founded in 1995, IJGA opened its doors with an
enrollment of six students and the goal of providing
a structured program of high-level golf instruction
combined with college preparatory academics. As
the six students began to achieve their potential, it
became apparent that without the challenge of
competition, it would become impossible for the
students to develop into successful players. Since
no organized school year junior tour existed at that
time, the International Junior Golf (IJGT) was formed
to provide a platform for junior golfers to showcase
their skills and talents. In 1997, Heritage Academy
was founded to serve as the academic component
for students interested in pursuing an extra-curricular
passion. Heritage provides the necessary tools and
resources for students to be successful both in and
outside the classroom.
HISTORY
Prominent alumni who have gone on to successful
careers on the PGA and LPGA Tour include Morgan
Hoffmann, Pablo Larrazabal, Rich Werenski, Shanshan
Feng, I.K. Kim, Stephanie Meadow, Maria Jose Uribe,
Song Hee Kim and more.
The IJGA summer camp training program was estab-
lished in 1997 for golfers who wanted to experience
the same world class coaching methods provided in
the Academy golf program. More than 6,000 students
from around the world have enrolled in our summer
camp. The summer programs continue to provide
opportunities for players to build a solid foundation
of success in a shorter time period. Over the years,
the summer program has evolved from a camp to a
summer academy experience in which many of our
Academy students stay in the summer to continue
their education, golf training, performance training
and competition.
ADMISSIONS GUIDE
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