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GGGA golf course & facility update - June
Posted by GGGA staff
Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at 9:33 AM
Construction is in full swing for the renovation of the GGGA golf course, and we couldn't be happier with the implementation of the golf course by MacCurrach Golf.
The 4 holes on the North side of the road are still on track to receive grass at the beginning of June, with some of the grass beginning to have been layed within the last week and with the South side scheduled for late August.
Justin Rose’s mindset led to US Open victory at Merion
Posted by Dr. Dan Vosgerichian, Director of Mental Training at GGGA
Monday, June 17, 2013 at 8:42 AM
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The US Open is one of the biggest tests of mental toughness in golf every year.
The USGA consistently strives to have the winning score around even par. At the beginning of last week, critics thought that Merion Golf Club, host of the 113th U.S. Open, may have been outdated, but nothing was further from the truth.
Mental game: Understand yourself to realize playing potential
Posted by Dr. Dan Vosgerichian, Director of Mental Training at GGGA
Friday, June 14, 2013 at 7:54 AM
Follow Dan on Twitter @DrDanGGGA
Gary Gilchrist: Keys to the US Open at Merion
Posted by Gary Gilchrist
Wednesday, June 12, 2013 at 9:32 AM
Two weeks in a row now where weather is going to play a factor.
Last week rain threatened the start of the Wegman’s LPGA Championship when I was there and this week the course is saturated, making things really interesting here for the 113th US Open at Merion Golf Club.
Student blog: Karen Arimoto prepping for Rolex Girls Championship
Posted by Karen Arimoto, GGGA student
Tuesday, June 11, 2013 at 7:02 AM
Hi everyone! I’m Karen Arimoto from Japan.
I’m a student at the Gary Gilchrist Golf Academy, and I am here playing the Rolex Girls Championship at Dalhousie Golf Club, Missouri with my GGGA teammate Mai Dechathipat.
Gary Gilchrist: Keys to Wegmans LPGA Championship
Posted by Gary Gilchrist, Golf Digest and Golf Magazine Top Teacher
Wednesday, June 5, 2013 at 6:20 AM
I’m here this week at the Wegmans LPGA Championship at Locust Hill Country Club in Pittsford, NY, just outside of Rochester.
And let me tell you, if you didn’t know any better, you’d think it was the US Open.
Gary Gilchrist: Smooth transition key to controlling clubface
Posted by Gary Gilchrist
Thursday, May 30, 2013 at 8:10 AM
When the transition happens properly, a player is able to control the clubface through impact as opposed to letting it control them.
When you have control, you start building confidence in your swing.
VIDEO: About Gary Gilchrist Golf Academy
Posted by GGGA staff
Tuesday, May 28, 2013 at 8:46 AM
Gary Gilchrist Visits Golf Channel's Morning Drive Monday
Posted by GGGA staff
Monday, May 20, 2013 at 9:40 AM
Golf fitness: Soccerball bridge drill for lower body stability
Posted by Zach Denson, GGGA Assistant Director of Fitness
Friday, May 17, 2013 at 8:57 AM
Many golfers struggle with proper movement of their hips. There are many causes for this, once of which is inactive glutes and overactive adductors (inside thigh) or hamstrings.
If the adductors are taking over during your current setup, a player may struggle with proper rotation during the moveaway and downswing.
Gary Gilchrist: The 3 Cs to success at TPC Sawgrass & The Players Championship
Posted by Gary Gilchrist
Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at 10:00 AM
One of the best weeks in golf is here: The Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass.
This tournament has brought about some fantastic champions, from Jack Nicklaus, Lee Trevino and Raymond Floyd in the early years to Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson and Sergio Garcia in more recent years.
Keys for success on No. 17 for The Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass
Posted by Dr. Dan Vosgerichian, Director of Mental Training at GGGA
Monday, May 6, 2013 at 7:11 AM
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There are many great courses in the world, but none are more near and dear to my heart than the Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass, which hosts The PLAYERS Championship this week.
I worked as a caddie there during my doctoral studies and couldn’t have asked for a more perfect pseudo-internship in Golf Psychology before becoming the Director of Mental Training here at the Gary Gilchrist Golf Academy.
Gary Gilchrist: Improve power, impact and contact in one drill
Posted by Gary Gilchrist
Thursday, May 2, 2013 at 7:44 AM
Feel like your losing power and that you just aren’t quite striking the ball the way you want?
I’ve got a great drill and tip for you.
Adjustable Drivers: Should you believe the hype?
Posted by Kris Sirak, Club-maker/Club-fitter at GGGA
Thursday, April 25, 2013 at 7:24 AM
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As of this year, at least 90 percent of all golf club manufacturers offer some type of adjustable driver. For the few who do not, I would bet they have one in the works. This latest trend in technology is here to stay and can benefit all of us.
Not one player I know (from 20 handicaps to tour players) has identical swings. As people, we are all built differently, have different athletic abilities, and all have our own tendencies. Every person on this planet, who plays golf, swings the club differently.
Improve your golf fitness with these 5 areas
Posted by Zach Denson, Assistant Director of Fitness at GGGA
Friday, April 19, 2013 at 9:33 AM
There are many important areas in regards to physical fitness, even when it comes to golf.
Through my experience working with professionals, juniors, adults, and amateurs, I have found that these five areas are necessary in order to play golf safely and effectively for a longer duration:
Scott’s mental game propels him to Masters victory
Posted by Dan Vosgerichian, M.Ed., Director of Mental Training at GGGA
Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at 6:50 AM
For starters, congratulations to Adam Scott and Australia for an awesome week of golf.
Through the week, Scott demonstrated strength, patience, and confidence over 74 holes of golf at Augusta National en route to becoming the 2013 Masters champion.
How to hit long bunker shots
Posted by Gary Gilchrist
Wednesday, April 10, 2013 at 7:35 AM
The long bunker shot is one of the most difficult shots in golf.
But if you set up for success, it’s going to make pulling off this shot much simpler.
VIDEO: Zach Parker - Becoming a winner in golf
Posted by Zach Parker, Director of Golf at GGGA
Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at 8:40 AM
VIDEO: GGGA Are You Ready and Train Like a Champion commercials
Posted by GGGA staff
Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at 8:58 AM
Karen Stupples: Back to business
Posted by Karen Stupples - LPGA pro, Gary Gilchrist student
Monday, March 4, 2013 at 2:44 PM
Karen Stupples latest blog on kstupples.com
Buongiorno!
Oops wrong Naples, but good morning from Naples, Florida.
What a week!
YES! Last week I discovered real flu exists!! Not the wimpy man flu, but knock you off your feet, can't get out of bed real flu! I kid you not it was about the worst 5 days of life. It all kicked off Saturday morning. We had been car hunting, which I hate, when I got home and felt groggy.
When I say I hate car hunting I really don’t, I LOVE cars. I LOVE BMW M3’s, but what I hate is car hunting on a budget. But I digress.
Sound fundamentals: the key to consistency
Posted by Andrew Storm, Golf Coach at GGGA
Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at 6:42 AM
Sounds fundamentals are one of the most effective ways to make your golf game more consistent.
When the body is aligned correctly for the golf swing, swinging the golf club can be done more efficiently by following these three basic fundamentals: grip, alignment and posture.
Video: Gary Gilchrist - Feet narrow drill to stop body sway
Posted by Gary Gilchrist
Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at 7:24 AM
Charles Howell to face Tiger Woods in WGC Match Play
Posted by GGGA staff
Monday, February 18, 2013 at 9:56 AM
Charles Howell III played his way into the WGC Accenture Match Play and will face Tiger Woods in the first round Wednesday.
Howell and Woods have not met in a match play format since they have squared off in 1996 U.S. Amateur when Woods topped Howell in the quarterfinals.
Navigating the AJGA
Posted by Nick Duffy, Golf Coach and Tournament Coordinator at GGGA
Friday, February 15, 2013 at 7:04 AM
For juniors, playing AJGA events should be the No. 1 goal, however many players do not know how the AJGA system works.
The big question is how do I get into AJGA events? The answer is the Performance Based Entry system.
Harnessing The Power of Your Imagination
Posted by Dan Vosgerichian, M. Ed., Director of Mental Training at GGGA
Thursday, February 7, 2013 at 12:43 PM
Most of the greatest golfers from history have used some form of visualization and mental imagery, including golf’s all-time leading major champion Jack Nicklaus who said,
GGGA students make big move at AJGA at Mission Inn
Posted by GGGA staff
Sunday, January 20, 2013 at 3:19 PM
GGGA students Alejandro Lopez and Camilo Mexsen made up a huge amount of ground on the leaderboard Sunday at the AJGA Junior All-Star at Mission Inn.
Golfweek: For Your Game - Morgan Hoffmann and Gary Gilchrist
Posted by GGGA staff
Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at 11:45 AM
Mexican National Team takes 2nd at 2012 World Amateur Team Championship
Posted by GGGA staff
Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at 12:25 PM
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A big congrats to the Mexican National Team for their 2nd place finish at the 2012 World Amateur Team Championship and to GGGA alumnus Sebastian Vazquez for winning the individual title!
Peter Hanson T3 at The Masters
Posted by GGGA staff
Monday, April 9, 2012 at 10:43 AM
Peter Hanson tied for third at The Masters Sunday — his highest finish in a major championship to date.
Just last year Hanson tied for seventh at the U.S. Open and has a pair of other top 25 finishes in major championships, leaving the 34-year-old four-time European Tour winner from Sweden, farther from obscurity than many casual golf fans might think.
GGGA alumnus Reach finishes 2nd at Linger Longer, takes 3rd straight top 10
Posted by GGGA staff
Monday, March 26, 2012 at 9:08 AM
GGGA alumnus and Georgia freshman Nicholas Reach just narrowly missed out on claiming his first collegiate title Sunday in a truly exciting and dramatic four-hole playoff at the Linger Longer Invitational.
Reach, who was a student in the Full-Time Junior Program at GGGA and graduated last spring, birdied the final two holes of regulation to force a playoff with Alabama's Cory Whitsett.
George Qian focusing on academics and golf at GGGA
Posted by GGGA staff
Monday, January 23, 2012 at 6:46 AM
GGGA student George Qian dreams of going to Stanford, and he has the grades to back it up.
Qian, a student in the Full-Time Junior Program at the Gary Gilchrist Golf Academy, scored in the top one percent in the country on his ACT (a nationwide standardized college admissions test) all but putting him on the right track of making his goal a reality.
AJGA Puerto Rico Open update: Maurer, Blandin T7 after second round
Posted by GGGA staff
Sunday, January 15, 2012 at 5:36 PM
GGGA students Maxime Blandin and Emilio Maurer are five shots back from playing with the pros.
GGGA Student Maxime Blandin in 2nd at AJGA Puerto Rico
Posted by GGGA staff
Sunday, January 15, 2012 at 5:44 AM
Maxime Blandin is just one back of chance at playing on the PGA Tour.
Tip of the month: Putting distance control
Posted by Zach Parker, Assistant Director of Golf
Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at 9:24 AM
Controlling the distance of your putts is routine based and is controlled with your eyes.
A good pre-shot routine will help you have a firm understanding of where you want the ball to go.
GGGA student Maxime Blandin Wins Moonlight Tour Event
Posted by GGGA staff
Friday, November 18, 2011 at 12:33 PM
GGGA student Maxime Blandin said last week upon signing his NLI to play for SMU that he wanted to win a couple more times to end his junior career.
GGGA Student Johan Werge Named Golfweek Player of the Week
Posted by GGGA staff
Tuesday, November 15, 2011 at 6:51 AM
GGGA student Johan Werge was named Golfweek’s Player of the Week following his win at the Optimist International Tournament of Champions Sunday.
Werge, a student in the Full-Time Junior Program at the Gary Gilchrist Golf Academy, was the runner-up last weekend at the Golfweek Junior Invitational, and continued his stellar play to at ChampionsGate.
GGGA Grad Sealy Helps UCF Claim First Title in Two Years
Posted by GGGA staff
Wednesday, October 12, 2011 at 6:50 AM
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It took an entire team effort to do it and pair of true freshmen to lead a huge comeback for the UCF Knights Tuesday.
The Knights fought to overcome a 15-shot deficit Tuesday to win the Lady Northern Invitational led by 2011 Gary Gilchrist Golf Academy grad Monifa Sealy and fellow freshman Katie Mitchell.
Gilchrist to Host Clinic at AJGA's Montverde Invitational
Posted by GGGA staff
Tuesday, October 4, 2011 at 11:44 AM
Gary Gilchrist has taught some of the best juniors and pros in the world.
World No. 1 Yani Tseng is among Gilchrist’s most recent students to have soared to extreme heights in just two years time. Morgan Pressel and Morgan Hoffmann are among several young budding stars who have also saught Gilchrist’s coaching and guidance.
GGGA Grad Nick Reach Named to Golfweek's Top 10 Freshmen List
Posted by GGGA staff
Friday, September 23, 2011 at 6:54 AM
GGGA Grad and University of Georgia freshman Nick Reach was named to Golfweek’s Top 10 Freshmen for 2011.
Reach had a huge summer coming off a runner-up finish at the Palmetto Amateur and his blowout win at the Junior Invitational at Sage Valley in which he topped the field by eight shots and finished the 54-hole event at 20-under-par (62-66-68).
PHOTOS: GGGA Students Take Trip to TPC Sawgrass
Posted by GGGA staff
Monday, September 19, 2011 at 11:59 AM
GGGA students and their coach Txema Sanchez took a trip to play TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla., over the weekend. The group included GGGA students Luis Enriquez, Evaristo Rubio, Salvador Rocha, Santiago Lopez, Alejandro Lopez, Pedro Romero, Rafael Barnoya and Armel Cid de Leon.
Nico Para T4 at IJGT Falcons Fire
Posted by GGGA staff
Monday, September 19, 2011 at 6:52 AM
GGGA student Nico Para tied for fourth at the IJGT Falcons Fire over the weekend, finishing the two-day event at 1 over par.
Para, of Chile and who is a student in the post-graduate program at the Gary Gilchrist Golf Academy, was just three back going into the final round Sunday at 1 under with four other players within just a couple shots of the lead in the boys 15-19 division.
Tseng, Pressel Paired to Begin Women's British Open
Posted by GGGA staff
Wednesday, July 27, 2011 at 12:05 PM
Yani Tseng and Morgan Pressel, both of whom are coached by Gary Gilchrist, are paired together for the first two rounds of the Women’s British Open.
Tseng is seeking the defense of her 2010 Women’s British Open win at Royal Birkdale but this time will take on the hallowed grounds at Carnoustie.
GGGA Students Competing in U.S. Junior Championships
Posted by GGGA staff
Tuesday, July 19, 2011 at 9:23 AM
This week the stage is a little bit different, a major of sorts, but for junior golf.
GGGA Students Compete at Caribbean Amateur Junior Championship
Posted by GGGA staff
Tuesday, July 12, 2011 at 8:54 AM
Three GGGA students are representing Trinidad and Tobago at the 24th annual Caribbean Amateur Junior Golf Championship this week.
Gary at the U.S. Women's Open: Tough Test Ahead
Posted by Gary Gilchrist
Tuesday, July 12, 2011 at 8:53 AM
Colorado Springs, Colo. - The Broadmoor East Course is a true beast this year for the U.S. Women's Open.
Karen Stupples Recaps her First Round at Wegmans LPGA Championship
Posted by GGGA staff
Tuesday, July 12, 2011 at 8:52 AM
Wegmans LPGA Championship Round 1 Recap: Yani grabs lead, Pressel T5
Posted by GGGA staff
Tuesday, July 12, 2011 at 8:52 AM
Yani Tseng grabbed the first round lead at the Wegmans LPGA Championship Thursday with a 6-under 66, while Morgan Pressel shot a 69 and is tied for fifth.
Tseng Seeks Third Major Under Gilchrist, Others Seek First
Posted by GGGA staff
Tuesday, July 12, 2011 at 8:50 AM
World No. 1 Yani Tseng seeks her third major in just two years working with coach Gary Gilchrist, but she isn't the only Gilchrist-coached pro feeling good going into the Wegman's LPGA Championship.
Gilchrist Coached Karen Stupples Video Blog at LPGA Championship
Posted by GGGA staff
Tuesday, July 12, 2011 at 8:49 AM
Gilchrist Pros Continue Hot Start at LPGA State Farm Classic
Posted by Will Perry, GGGA Communications Coordinator
Friday, June 10, 2011 at 12:00 AM
That all Gilchrist coached final at the LPGA State Farm Classic is looking like even more of a possibility.
Gilchrist Pros Off to Hot Start at LPGA State Farm Classic
Posted by Will Perry, GGGA Communications Coordinator
Thursday, June 9, 2011 at 12:00 AM
If things continue the way their going, the LPGA State Farm Classic might be an all Gilchrist coached final come Sunday.
CNN Video: Yani Tseng on the verge of career grand slam
Friday, June 3, 2011 at 12:00 AM
CNN caught up with world No. 1 Yani Tseng and her coach Gary Gilchrist to discuss Tseng's rise to No. 1 and her chance at grabbing the career grand slam.
An Unsuspected Bump in the Road
Posted by Craig Andrews, GGGA range attendant
Friday, May 6, 2011 at 12:00 AM
AUDIO: Gary Gilchrist PGA Tour Network Interview 4/19/11
Posted by Gary Gilchrist
Tuesday, April 19, 2011 at 12:00 AM
Gary Gilchrist joined the PGA Tour Network on Siruis-XM April 19, 2011 to discuss the Tour, the Gary Gilchrist Golf Academy and his philosophy on coaching.
VIDEO: Full-time Junior Program
Posted by GGGA staff
Tuesday, April 12, 2011 at 12:00 AM
Here's a peak at the full-time junior program at the Gary Gilchrist Golf Academy.
On the Road with Gary: at the LPGA's First Major
Posted by Gary Gilchrist
Tuesday, March 29, 2011 at 12:00 AM

This is my second week out on the road on the LPGA Tour. Last week at the Kia Classic I was out supporting my players in their first tournament back in the US.
GGGA Student Roets Recaps PGA Tour Debut
Posted by Jason Roets
Friday, March 25, 2011 at 12:00 AM
After a tough first round at the PGA Tour Puerto Rico Open – mainly due to the front nine - I knew that a strong post-round routine would be key for me. My post-round practice and mental evaluation were all positive, and I spent time thinking about my goals to get me mentally prepared for the next day. That was one of the biggest lessons that I learned from this tournament.
PHOTOS: HJGT at Sugarloaf
Posted by Gary Gilchrist
Tuesday, March 15, 2011 at 12:00 AM
Photos from the HJGT at Sugarloaf Mountain Club March 12-13.
Roets PGA Tour Puerto Rico Tracker
Posted by Gary Gilchrist
Wednesday, March 9, 2011 at 12:00 AM
GGGA student Jason Roets is down in Puerto Rico this week, soaking up the life of a PGA Tour player, off his exemption for winning the AJGA Puerto Rico Junior Open in January.
Roets, 18, of Johannesburg, South Africa, will be blogging about his experience at the PGA Tour's Puerto Rico Open throughout the week.
PHOTOS: FCWT at Saddlebrook
Posted by Gary Gilchrist
Tuesday, March 8, 2011 at 12:00 AM
Pictures from the FCWT at Saddlebrook March 5-6. GGGA students Tiger Lee and Mathieu Fenasse picked up wins in their respective divisions.
Tips for Hitting Bunker Shots
Posted by Gary Gilchrist
Wednesday, March 2, 2011 at 12:00 AM
When your faced with hitting a bunker shot, the most important thing to remember is to open the face of the club before gripping it.
VIDEO: Golf Grip Drill with GGGA Coach Zach Parker
Posted by Gary Gilchrist
Thursday, February 24, 2011 at 12:00 AM
GGGA coach Zach Parker shows some easy tips to help you get the right grip on your golf club.
GGGA Coach Works With Futures Tour Player Elisa Serramia
Posted by Gary Gilchrist
Tuesday, February 22, 2011 at 12:00 AM
Futures Tour player Elisa Serramia works with GGGA coach Txema Sanchez on improving at the impact position.
AUDIO: Gary Gilchrist Interview of the Golf Channel's "Morning Drive" Program
Posted by Gary Gilchrist
Thursday, February 17, 2011 at 12:00 AM
Co-hosts Erik Kuselias and Gary Williams talk sports, politics and entertainment with the world's most intriguing personalities during their "Morning Drive" program on the Golf Channel.
Jason Roets Looks Back at His AJGA Puerto Rico Win, Getting TOUR Exemption
Posted by Jason Roets
Tuesday, February 15, 2011 at 12:00 AM
When I went to Puerto Rico at the beginning of the year to play in AJGA Puerto Rico Junior Open, I knew there was a PGA Tour tournament exemption on the line for the winner but didn't really give it much thought.
Gary Shares His Putting Philosophy
Posted by Gary Gilchrist
Tuesday, February 8, 2011 at 12:00 AM
The two most important things about putting are distance and direction.
Photos from Weekend Activities
Posted by Will Perry, GGGA Communications Coordinator
Monday, January 24, 2011 at 12:00 AM

GGGA Students Meet Chi Chi Rodriguez
Posted by Txema Sanchez, GGGA Coach
Sunday, January 23, 2011 at 12:00 AM
At the AJGA Puerto Rico Open this past weekend, Chi Chi Rodriguez hosted a clinic for all the players in the field.
Alumni Corner: Nicholas Maruri
Posted by Will Perry, GGGA Communications Coordinator
Monday, January 17, 2011 at 12:00 AM
Alumni Corner: Nicholas Maruri, freshman, UNLV
Major: Hotel management
Nicholas is in his second semester at UNLV and made one start in the fall for the Rebels. He graduated from Montverde Academy last spring and has spent the last week at GGGA working with Gary Gilchrist as he preps for UNLV's spring campaign. Nicholas took some time after practicing Friday to talk about his game and his experience at UNLV so far.
Students Begin Spring Semester with Fitness Assessments
Posted by Will Perry, GGGA Communications Coordinator
Thursday, January 13, 2011 at 12:00 AM
At the start of each new semester at the Gary Gilchrist Golf Academy, before any weights are lifted, before any golf-specific fitness training is done, students at GGGA are put through a series of tests that measure flexibility, mobility and strength, among other areas.
GGGA Outside the USA: Txema's Travels
Posted by Txema Sanchez, GGGA Coach
Monday, January 10, 2011 at 12:00 AM
Over the past year, on top of being a full-time GGGA coach, Txema Sanchez traveled all over the world, teaching golf clinics while observing golf worldwide. Txema shares the story of his travels while coming across some of the best players today.
Happy Holidays from GGGA
Posted by Will Perry, GGGA Communications Coordinator
Tuesday, December 21, 2010 at 12:00 AM
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas, even here at GGGA. Well you'd hope so because it's only a few days away.
Gary Gilchrist Coached Nicole Hage Survives LPGA Tour Qualifying Tournament
Posted by GGGA staff
Wednesday, December 15, 2010 at 12:00 AM
Kleenex should sponsor the LPGA Tour Qualifying Tournament. Want to know why, just ask Nicole Hage.