St John’s College golfer Jayden Hoskis aims to sharpen his tee-shot skills at the Congaree Global Golf Initiative (CGGI) Class 2024.
The purpose of the CGGI is to provide underserved high school students who aspire to play collegiate golf with access to the highest level of golf coaching, academic counselling, and life skills mentorship to enhance their opportunities for success when applying to college.
“This opportunity validates that my dedication and efforts have paid off, providing financial security and renewed motivation to continue enthusiastically pursuing my goals. I will work with experienced academic and athletic consultants who guide me toward the best collegiate golf programmes.”
The international session of the CGGI will take place from August 4–10 at Archerfield Links in North Berwick, Scotland.
The 17-year-old added that he hopes to enhance his golf skills through advanced coaching and training, he aims to improve his technical proficiency, focusing on refining his swing, putting, and overall gameplay.
”Additionally, I hope to develop better strategies for course management, enabling me to navigate courses and conditions with greater confidence and success. I seek to gain a global perspective on the sport by interacting with international peers and coaches.”
Jayden explained that his journey with golf began at the age of three due to his dad’s influence.
“I distinctly remember finding joy in hitting a bucket of 50 balls. I participated in tournaments at age six, competing in SA children’s events and achieving considerable success. It was during my primary school days I realised my talent for golf, constantly improving and showcasing my natural ability in larger golf events, earning recognition for my performances.”
He noted that balancing golf and his studies was the challenging part of being a learner-athlete.
“In my family, academic responsibilities take priority over golf. I keep track of my school work and golf tournaments by scheduling specific dates for tests and tournaments. St John’s College has been very supportive, with my teachers, mentors, and peers informing me about what I miss.”
Overall, the young golfer hopes to emerge from the Congaree Global Golf Initiative programme as a well-rounded, highly skilled golfer with a strong foundation for a successful future in the sport.
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