IJGA STUDENTS LEARN FROM
SIR NICK FALDO
LPGA’s Madelene Sagstrom and Dr. Dale Richardson also hold a clinic for IJGA students
Zealand and South America, partnered with IJGT in 2017 to
bring opportunities for junior golfers in the United States
to compete in the Faldo Series.
Words of Wisdom from Sir Nick Faldo, heard on the
driving range …
IJGA students were in the presence of golf royalty at the
Faldo Series U.S. Grand Final when Sir Nick Faldo was in
attendance to give a clinic on the driving range and speak
at the opening welcome dinner.
Six-time Major-winner and record Ryder Cup points-scorer
Sir Nick Faldo revealed secrets of a long and short-game
that made him a World No. 1.
Faldo’s tales from when he played competitively kept the
students on their toes and wanting more. After the clinic,
the tournament participants attended a welcome dinner
to kick off the event. Faldo spoke about how he grew up
playing the game, giving the junior golfers wisdom about
their own paths to come.
Sweden’s Madelene Sagstrom spent time with IJGA’s
female students. Madelene was selected as one of Annika
Sorenstam’s captain’s picks for Team Europe at the Solheim
Cup.
IJGA was also honored to have Dr. Dale Richardson
participate in the clinic. Dr. Richardson has an impressive
array of professional golfers under his care and implements
a holistic approach in developing his “player performance
package”.
Sir Nick Faldo’s global junior development effort, the Faldo
Series, which hosts events in Europe, Asia, Australia, New
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“Hit the shots you know you can hit. Go for it.”
“Throw in the word, ‘Today’, because it eases it … The shot
that I know that I can hit today.”
“Ghost your favorite swing player. Mimic their shot. Mimic
their swing.”
“Ladies – Work on your arm strength.”
“Practice one-handed.”
“Practice shots out of the rough.”
“Muscle strength.”
“Things to remember … Alignment, good posture, get
distance from the ground. Balance.”
“Practice your clock-face swing and know your distances
for 9 o’clock-9 o’clock, 10 o’clock-10 o’clock, etc., keep
your distances in the back of your yardage book.”
“Note the different types of grass and weather conditions
along with your distances, use a sliding scale in the back
of your yardage book.”
“Calibrate yourself.”
“Be factual.” Start with the facts. Keep track of your
yardages.”