The Tournament Travel Squad Arrived back to The Jason Floyd Golf Academy on Monday the 13th following an excellent trip where JFGA students excelled in two international junior golf tournaments held at Penha Longa resort.
The Portuguese Intercollegiate Open and the Atlantic Youth Trophy are two of the most exciting youth golf tournaments in Europe. These tournaments bring together some of the most talented young golfers from around the world to compete in a challenging and dynamic environment.
The Portuguese Intercollegiate Open is held annually in March at the world-class golf course, in Penha Longa, Portugal.
Ranked in the top 30 Courses in Continental Europe and top 10 in Portugal, the 27-hole course at Penha Longa Resort designed by the famed Robert Trent Jones, Jr. is escapist golf at its best. With its bold drives, courageous approaches and artful greens, it is both an adrenalin rush and a soothing journey through one of Portugal’s most inspiring landscapes. Exciting at every turn, this championship challenge and host to the Portuguese Open, is a master test of variety and thrills.
The tournament attracts junior golfers from top colleges and universities across Europe, as well as individual players.
The Atlantic Youth Trophy is an event that also brings together some of the best junior golfers. The tournament format consists of four days of stroke play at Penha Longa Golf Resort on the same course as the Portuguese Intercollegiate Open.
Both tournaments provide young golfers with a unique opportunity to showcase their skills on an international stage. The events are a great way for young golfers to gain exposure and experience competing against top-level competition. Additionally, the tournaments provide an opportunity for golfers to form new friendships and connections with players from different countries and cultures.
In recent years, the Portuguese Intercollegiate Open and the Atlantic Youth Trophy have produced some remarkable performances from young golfers. These events have played a significant role in the development of many young golfers, helping to launch their careers and pave the way for future success in the sport.
Jason Floyd Golf Academy – 2023 Tournament Travel Squad
This year the Tournament Tavel Squad from the Jason Floyd Golf Academy excelled, with our junior golfers taking some of the top places in the competitions. In the Portuguese Intercollegiate Open, Rijk Van Boxel and Maria Khristenko both won 2nd place in the U14 category. An amazing achievement for these two junior golfers on the Triple A Junior Programme.
In the Atlantic Youth Trophy, Triple A Elite student, Leif Breede won 2nd place and Triple A Junior Student, Camille Beuret won 3rd place in the U18 category. A fantastic result for these talented golfers who completed on the field against over 80 other players.
In the U14 category, Maria Khristenko took her 2nd place in the Portuguese Intercollegiate Open and this time aimed for gold. Maria won 1st place in the Atlantic Youth Trophy. A brilliant result for this talented junior golfer in both competitions.
The Jason Floyd Golf Academy would like to congratulate all of the TTS students on playing excellently during the two tournaments and representing the Jason Floyd Golf Academy.
The Portuguese Intercollegiate Open and the Atlantic Youth Trophy are two of the most exciting youth golf tournaments in Europe. These events provide young golfers with a unique opportunity to showcase their skills, gain exposure and experience, and make connections with players from around the world. The tournaments have produced some remarkable performances in recent years and have played a significant role in the development of young golfers. If you’re a young golfer looking to make your mark on the international stage, these tournaments are a great place to start.
To find out more about combining golf and education at the Jason Floyd Golf Academy and our Tournament Travel Squad trips, please contact us by emailing info@jasonfloydgolfacademy.com.
