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Student achievements!

“There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure”, said Colin Powell. As we read that sentence, we think about success and everything that is incorporated in it to make it so wonderful. Our students have been putting in a lot of hours on the putting green and course to help prepare themselves for tournaments. At GNCGA, our students give it their all everyday and

Students are thankful…

As the month of November is coming to a close and thanksgiving is just around the corner, our full time students are really beginning to embrace the spirit of the holidays. With all of the things that they have accomplished this semester, they have so many people and things to be thankful for.   First and foremost, they want to thank their parents for all of the sacrifices that they

From Venezuela to South Carolina…

The Greg Norman Champions Golf Academy is home to many junior golfers from all over the world. These young golfers come to the academy in hopes of improving their golf game and furthering their chance of playing collegiate golf. The transition to an American lifestyle, more specifically the academy lifestyle, is different for each student. For full time student, Angel Guerra, the academy lifestyle was easy to adapt to, due

HJGT 2017

Over the weekend, our full time students participated in their first tournament of the year, the Myrtle Beach Jr. Challenge Tournament sanctioned by the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour (HJGT). The tournament was attended by our full time students, Junior Player Golf Academy’s full time students, as well as a few individual players. All of the tournament preparation really paid off, judging by the success of our players. Four of our

Enrolling in GNCGA’s Full-Time Program

Entering the full-time program at GNCGA may seem a bit overwhelming, especially if you are an international student traveling to America for the first time. Enrolling GNCGA’s Full-Time Program made easy! Regarding obtaining an education, there are a few things you need to know once you’ve joined the program. K-12 GNCGA , partnered with K-12 International. This means that a majority of your school work will be completed online. We

You Are What You Eat

Athletes need to be careful about what they consume into their bodies. What you put in, you get out. Foods contain combinations of many nutrients. No single food can supply all nutrients in the amounts the body requires. Most of all, meat, fish, and poultry are major contributors of iron, zinc, and B vitamins in most American diets. It is important for people of all ages to maintain a healthy

When to Get Fitted for New Clubs

New clubs can be an exciting and necessary experience for any golfer. Get fitted new golf clubs. Prices range from hundreds to thousands of dollars. It’s understanding that you may have a strong connection with your current clubs. You may have your favorites or “lucky one.” However, procrastinating on making the upgrade could be costing you a better golf game. Students at GNCGA go through fittings for new clubs every year.