WHAT
DRIVES
YOU?
VIDEO TIPS
Benchmarking and
Blueprinting
Leo Hernandez
My parents drive me to
succeed. Without their
support I definitely
wouldn’t be where I am
today. I’m grateful for
all of the sacrifices
they have made
for me.
from New Jersey, USA
grade Senior
why did you choose IJGA?
I wanted to improve as much as I
could so I could have the chance to
go play golf in college.
best part of your game?
Driver, I always feel like I can keep
it in play off the tee.
favorite golfer?
Luke Donald
favorite golf course?
North Berwick West Links in
North Berwick, UK
goals for golf?
Play on the PGA Tour
6 6 THE
THE OAKS
OAKS
It is so exciting to enter the new semester
here at IJGA. As you may know, our individu-
al coaching program is guided by gathering
facts on each player and creating a fact-
based roadmap of improvement. At the start
of first semester we conducted a week long
Benchmarking and Blueprinting study. We
have done the same thing at the start of this
semester to measure improvement and to
provide the current location on the develop-
mental map of each student.
During the benchmarking process, the stu-
dents go through a battery of tests using the
science and art side of the game. The science
side includes Trackman, 3D, BodiTrak, SAM
PuttLab and Video.
From this technology we can make an in-
formed choice rather than an opinionated
guess as to what the player needs to do.
It also has the advantage of allowing us to
measure progress. We measure the art side,
although this data is less quantitative and
more qualitative. We test putting skills, pre-
shot routines, shaping shots, different lies,
mental awareness as well as hold a two-day
tournament. Along with a robust physical
screening in the gym, we have a compre-
hensive approach which encompasses all
the skills and disciplines in this complicated
game.