NEWS
PGA TOP 100 SUMMIT
At least in America, Pinehurst (N.C.) is a name
that is practically synonymous with championship
golf. The golf resort that boasts nine golf
courses, three hotels, plus spa and leisure
facilities has a storied history amongst golfers.
I visited the resort for the first time recently, to
witness it playing host to the 2019 GOLF’s Top
100 Teachers Summit.
MEXICO CITY CLINIC
IJGA Director of Golf Jonathan Yarwood recently
visited Mexico City and held a golf clinic for
juniors as part of an alliance it formed with the
Mexican Golf Federation. This partnership will
support Mexican Golf Federation juniors and
enable them to have access to IJGA academies
in the U.S. Yarwood’s clinic focused on how
modern technology can improve one’s game.
He also gave a pre-tournament workshop on the
academy admission application and acceptance
process.
Since 1991, GOLF magazine has been recognizing
excellence in the U.S. golf industry with the
publication of its Top 100 Teachers list. In fact, the
IJGA was well-represented at the event this year
with Bishops Gate Director of Golf Gary Gilchrist,
who has appeared on GOLF’s Top 100 list every
year since 2013, and Hilton Head’s Director
of Golf, Jonathan Yarwood, whose coaching
accomplishments were recognized this year.
Perhaps very fitting for Jonathan since Pinehurst
(No2) was the site of long-time student Michael
Campbell’s celebrated U.S. Open victory in 2005.
I was lucky enough to join this event as a
Jonathan Yarwood
PGA Top 100 Teacher
Gary Gilchrist
PGA Top 100 Teacher
guest of top Teaching Professional and social
media influencer Trillium Rose. Trillium, based
in Washington DC, currently serves as the
chair of the National PGA Coaching and Player
Development Committee and has been involved
with the IJGA for several years, as an Advisory
Board member. Having worked with many of the
teaching professionals in attendance over the
years, I thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to
reconnect with friends and colleagues.
The two-day gathering was a valuable networking
and educational event for all and let’s not forget,
Instagram worthy! The focus of the Top 100
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