IJGA Newsletter: The Oaks April 2019 | Page 4

PLAYING AROUND THE GLOBE Faldo Series Asia Grand Final at Laguna Golf Lang Co in Da Nang, Vietnam. The course sculpted by Sir Nick Faldo, recently underwent a few changes with the addition of new tees, changes in elevation, tightened fairways and firmer greens. IJSA CEO Lee-Anne Misseldine chaperoned the players during the trip and tournament play. Faldo Series Major Champions Invitational IJGA student-athlete Merlin Dohm recently participated in the Faldo Series Major Champions Invitational held at Bella Collina, Monteverde, Florida. Major Champions Invitational is a junior golf tournament like no other. Over the course of four days, juniors experienced first-class treatment, as they would receive at a professional golf tournament, and enjoyed unique, once-in-a-lifetime activities after each round — including a golf clinic with Sir Nick Faldo and Q & A’s with major champions. Created by World Golf Hall of Fame member and six-time major champion Sir Nick Faldo, the Major Champions Invitational strives to provide opportunities to young people through golf and help identify the next generation of champions. The invitational was supported by 18 major champions, each represented by a team of four top-tier junior golfers. RACE TO SCOTLAND IJGA student-athletes Sae Saito, One Kashima, Aaron Pha and Jantai Malataev had the distinct honor and privilege to play some of the world’s greatest, top-ranked golf courses as part of the IJGT’s Race to Scotland over spring break. Tournament top finishes and a point system earn students the opportunity to be considered for the trip abroad. Students played Archerfield Link’s Fidra and Dirlton, Gullane, North Berwick and The New Course at Saint Andrews. The foursome was chaperoned by IJGA’s Assistant Mental Performance Coach Cory Cottrell and had an incredible experience. Faldo Series Asia Grand Final, Laguna Golf Lang Co., March 20 - 22 Student-athletes representing IJGA Vasundhara Thiara and Kotara Murato recently participated in the 13th 4