IJGA Newsletter: The Oaks October 2019 | Page 9

VAIBHAV KAILA WAS INDUCTED INTO THE NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY, MAKING US ALL PROUD! THE ACADEMY CUP The IJGA at Bishops Gate team came away with an impressive victory at the HJGT Academy Cup, played at Celebration GC in Kissimmee, FL. The field had 9 teams overall, and the nearest pursuer was the Mike Bender Golf Academy, finishing a distant 31 shots behind. There were several fantastic showings as individuals. Anne Yu competed 36 holes with an outstanding total of 4 under par and earned herself a 5 shot victory. Rivekka Jumagulova claimed her spot on the podium tying for 3rd place, with Tina Khaing also securing a top ten individual finish. In the highly competitive Boys 14-15 age group, Chih Yu Lin fired a 1 under par final round to finish in 4th place, and Jack Turner and Kenny Leseur notched top tens as well. The boys 16-18 age group came down to a 3-way playoff at a two-day total of 3 under par. Junfan Wang won his first playoff and secured the win. John Daly II also had another top ten. 9