IJGA to
Professional
Golf:
A Road Map
Dreams do Come True
But it takes a lot of work. A lot of
work. The quest to play golf at the
professional level is one that requires
a lifetime of commitment, dedication
and sacrifice that few can muster.
It is a journey that is more complicat-
ed than it seems on the surface, and
some simple insights into the process
can serve as a valuable road map that
may help outline the best route to
a successful career. For most junior
golfers, the best way to that goal is
a measured, thoughtful approach
that enables steady growth into
full potential.
Junior Golf: Academies
Pave the Way
Whether your junior golfer has been
playing for many years or is relatively
new to the game, attending an elite
golf boarding school will dramatically
increase both the chance of playing
college golf and the quality of schools
available. For those who pass through
the halls of the International Junior
Golf Academy (IJGA), the dream
of a professional career becomes
more real, and the road somewhat
easier. Nearly all of our students
receive scholarships to the top
collegiate golf programs in the
United States.
IJGA functions much like a college
program with its elite academics,
world-class golf training and relentless
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pursuit of excellence. Emphasizing both intensive athletic training
and scholastic achievement through the nationally accredited
Heritage Academy, IJGA has produced some of the finest young
athletes playing golf today. IJGA’s Stewart Hagestad made golf
history at last year’s Masters Tournament, becoming the only
Mid-Amateur champion to ever make the cut and then went on
to earn the coveted Silver Cup awarded the low amateur.
Receiving the proper type and quality of instruction at the high
school level is critical to future success. Our innovative coaching
staff led by Director of Golf Jonathan Yarwood provides pro-
grams of instruction tailored to each student’s abilities and needs
as opposed to a “one size fits all” style. The team guides every
student down a unique path that seeks to create a finely-tuned
balance of physical skill, mental acuity and upstanding character.
IJGA prepares junior golfers for all of the aspects of competitive
play as well as life beyond the golf course. By the time they
graduate, our student-athletes are well prepared to compete
in the college and professional ranks.
College Golf: Expressway to Success
Playing golf in college serves two purposes for the ambitious
athlete. First is gaining invaluable training and high level