The Highlight Reel - 3/6/2026

JAGA Welcomes IMG Academy to Thailand

As JAGA grows, so does the company we keep.

This week, JAGA Thailand hosted representatives from IMG Academy — one of the most recognized names in global sport development — to begin discussions around new opportunities for our students on the international stage. Full details will be shared shortly.

IMG joins a growing list of world-class institutions that have visited JAGA in recent years, including Chinese International School, Hong Kong International School, Stanstead College, and Assumption University. Each visit reflects a deliberate effort to ensure our network matches the standard we hold ourselves to — the highest level of academics and student-athlete development.

While JAGA does not yet have a campus in the United States, relationships like this expand our reach and deepen our ties with the best in the industry. For our students, that means more pathways, more exposure, and more opportunities to compete and succeed on a global stage.

A JAGA Original Makes the DP World Tour

Not every JAGA success story is a current student. Some are a reminder of where it all began.

Kartik Singh, one of JAGA's very first students, has qualified for the DP World Tour through the PGTI — one of the most competitive professional pathways in Asia. It is a landmark achievement and a testament to the work Kartik has put in since his days on our campus.

The DP World Tour is the premier golf tour in Europe and one of the most prestigious circuits in the world, with events spanning multiple continents and fields featuring some of the best players in the game. Earning a place on that stage through the PGTI is no small feat.

Watching Kartik's journey from one of our earliest students to a professional competing at that level is exactly the kind of moment that reminds us why we do what we do. He is proof that the foundation built at JAGA carries forward — long after a student has moved on.

Lubanzi Tselane Honoured by the President of South Africa

JAGA student Lubanzi Tselane has received one of the most remarkable honours of his young career, being recognized by President Cyril Ramaphosa and the Sport Minister of South Africa at the Presidential Golf Challenge Gala Dinner.

The recognition celebrates Lubanzi's rapid rise in the sport, having already competed across junior, national, and international circuits — a trajectory that has clearly caught the attention of the country's highest office.

President Ramaphosa was effusive in his praise on the night, expressing his intention to follow Lubanzi's career closely. He even raised the prospect of one day flying out to support him in the final round of the US Masters — and watching him put on the green blazer.

For a young golfer still early in his journey, being spoken about in those terms by a head of state is extraordinary. It speaks to the talent, the work ethic, and the potential that everyone at JAGA has seen in Lubanzi from the start.

Shashank Gadre Earns Spot on the IGU National Amateur Tour 

JAGA student Shashank Gadre has earned his place on the Indian Golf Union National Amateur Tour after winning the Advait Luthra Memorial National Qualifier — a significant achievement in one of the most competitive amateur golf pathways in Asia.

The IGU National Amateur Tour is the premier amateur circuit in India, featuring 13 events across the country and serving as the primary selection platform for Indian national teams. Fields of over 240 players compete for a limited number of spots, making Shashank's qualifier win all the more impressive.

He did not wait for a pathway — he earned one outright. We are incredibly proud of Shashank and look forward to watching him compete at the national level.

Mike Wolfe Joins JAGA as Admissions Advisor

What began as a review visit has turned into something more.

Mike Wolfe recently travelled to JAGA Thailand to conduct an independent assessment of our practices — and what he found convinced him to stay involved. Mike has joined JAGA in an advisory role with our newly formed admissions team, bringing with him more than 20 years of experience as Headmaster of Stanstead College, one of Canada's most renowned boarding schools.

His visit gave the JAGA team invaluable perspective. With fresh eyes and deep expertise, Mike offered direct guidance on how we can raise our standards and improve the quality of student life on campus — from daily routines to the overall boarding experience. The kind of insight that only comes from someone who has spent two decades running a program at the highest level.

Having Mike aligned with our admissions team signals something important: JAGA is not just recruiting student-athletes, we are building a world-class student experience from the moment a family first makes contact with us.

Introducing the JAGA Legends Room

JAGA now has a dedicated Legends Room — a meeting space and showcase that brings our history, our mission, and our results together under one roof.

The room features three key elements:

The JAGA World Map displays all eight campuses in a single display, a visual reminder that The JAGA-Way spans the globe.

The Legends Wall is split into two sections. The Legends side celebrates all 16 JAGA college commits, showing their names and the universities where they are competing. The Builders side honours everyone who has helped shape JAGA — highlighted by our most recent addition, General Abdullah Al Hashmi from the UAE.

The JAGA-Way Wall gives students, families, and visitors a clear and compelling look at the pillars behind our program — what The JAGA-Way is, and why it works.

The Legends Room launches at JAGA Thailand, but this is just the beginning. As JAGA continues to grow, the Legends Room will roll out across all of our campuses worldwide — so that every JAGA student, no matter where they are training, can walk in each day and see exactly what is possible. The wall is growing. The story is far from over.