IJGA Newsletter: The Oaks September 2019 | Page 9

Jonathan Yarwood Yarwood, a British PGA Master Professional, has a long-standing career that speaks for itself. He has trained a U.S. Open winner, two U.S. Amateur winners, two U.S. Girls’ winners, three AJGA Players of the Year, four #1 juniors, a collegiate #1 and winners on the PGA, LPGA, European, Challenge, Asian and Australasian tours. He has been recognized for his contribution to the game by being the youngest person to be made a British PGA Master Professional in 2011. He was also voted a “Top 20 Teacher under 40” by Golf Digest, and “Best Teachers in State Rankings” for over a decade. He has trained student- athletes of 11 years of age until they ultimately reached the tour. He is proud to be a part of the world-class team at IJGA and to bring his experience to a new generation of junior players. Yarwood is one of the youngest Top 100 Teachers, with the average age being 54. The average number of years of teaching experience among the active members of the list is 30. With Gilchrist and Yarwood at the helm, for our student-athletes, success in golf and life is just a school year (or two) away! 9