IJGA Newsletter: The Oaks February 2020 | Page 8

IJGA AT THE XIII COPA YUCATAN, MEXICO Gary Gilchrist, Director of Golf at IJGA Bishops Gate, was presented at the XIII edition of one of the most important tournaments in Mexican junior golf, the Copa Yucatan. Two hundred and fifty players from 7 countries played in this event, which bears testimony to the partnership of the Mexican Federation with IJGA to support the development of Junior Golf in Latin America. In the Girls 14-18 division, the champion was Isabel Amezcua, a student from IJGA La Loma, who had a spectacular performance shooting 73-66-72 for a total of 5 under par in 3 rounds. After a bogey-free 66, also the tournament lowest, she took the lead after 8 the second round and and by capping with a 72 on her final round, she was able to claim the title with a 3 shot difference. In the Boys 14-18 Division, Jose Cristobal Islas (IJGA La Loma) finished top 5 in a very competitive field after shooting consistent rounds of 73-74-72. This event was also an opportunity for Gary Gilchrist to share his knowledge with Mexican Junior golfers of all ages by hosting two Clinics on Saturday and Sunday.