CONGRATULATIONS ISABELLA CARDENAS AND THIN WAI KHAING WINNERS OF THE IMG EAGLE CREEK JUNIOR GOLF TOUR TOURNAMENT AT EAGLE CREEK GOLF CLUB ON OCTOBER 22 & 23, 2016
First place champions Isabella Cardenas and Thin Wai Khaing
Pictured Above: Isabella Cardenas and Thin Wai Khaing
The Gary Gilchrist Golf Academy brought home two wins and one top finish at the IMG Eagle Creek Junior Golf Tournament on October 22 and 23, 2016. Eagle Creek Golf Club is a Par 73 championship course in Orlando, Florida and hosted the two-day junior golf tournament that welcomes elite junior golfers from all over the world.
Junior golfers were greeted with an interesting weekend of weather that brought in a cold-front, presenting very windy and chilly conditions in the mornings and evenings. The change in climate means a change in approach for the students on the course and an opportunity to learn.
First place champions receive custom GGGA red tournament hats for their wins.
Pictured Above: Isabella Cardenas and Thin Wai Khaing
The IMG Eagle Creek Junior Golf Tournament is the second tournament for the GGGA Fall full-time program junior golfers and another opportunity for students to showcase their skills. “Watching the performance of the players this weekend was something we should all be proud of.” says Grant Balcke, GGGA Assistant Director of Training. “Players not only performed well but they were great representatives of Gary Gilchrist Golf Academy.”
Isabella Cardenas, First Place Girls 15-18
Isabella Cardenas, 17 years old from Colombia, took first place in the Girls 15-18 Division and praises her training and attitude to the win at the IMG Eagle Creek Junior Golf Tournament. “The tournament was very exciting!” said Isabella, “I felt confident and prepared going on the course.” Isabella outperformed 21 other players competing in her division, pulling incredible moves such as the day one birdie on the 6th hole from 80 yards.
Photo Caption: Thin Wai Khiang, First Place Girls 11-14
Thin Wai Khiang, 14 years old from Myanmar, took first place in the Girls 11-14 Division – her first win here at Gary Gilchrist Golf Academy! “I had a great time!” said Thin, “It was tough to stay calm the whole way, but my coach helped me get comfortable with my golf swing and that helped me play consistent.”
Photo Caption: Camilla Madariaga Couttoleno, Second Place Girls 11-14
Gary Gilchrist Golf Academy girl’s division brought home another top placement in the 2016 IMG Eagle Creek Junior Golf Tournament in the Girls 11-14 Division. Camilla Madariaga Couttoleno, 14 years old from Mexico, placed second in her division. On day one Camilla made an impressive five birdies in a row. “This really built my confidence!” says Camilla, “I’ve played some of my best golf this weekend. My swing is better than it ever has been thanks to my coach.”
It’s important for students to maintain the drive they have throughout the week during practice when going into a tournament. The coaching team at GGGA reinforces commitment to students during tournaments. “We teach the students that while the tournament ends, the dedication doesn’t.” says Susi Contreras, GGGA Coach. “We teach the students to adjust their approach in addition to their outlooks for every hole… and we saw some extremely talented golf this weekend in the face of some challenging conditions.”
Photo Caption: Sun-Yi “Samson” Lu and Bennett Cotten Accomplishing Low Final Round
Gary Gilchrist and the GGGA coaching staff are at the students side throughout the tournaments. Students always had their best resource of superior guidance for every play. The commitment to the students success is one of many highlights that makes Gary Gilchrist Golf Academy the best junior golf academy environment. GGGA allows junior golfers to reach their true potential and ‘Train like a Champion!’ Visit www.ggga.com for more information and to sign up for future blog posts, newsletters and tournament highlights.
