UGP

GOLF PROGRAM

TRAINING TO PERFORM

UGP’s golf coaches work together with players to understand their needs and ability level, allowing them to create an academic year-long, personalized training plan, and tournament schedule

UGP golf program structure mirrors American collegiate programs

METHODOLOGY

At UGP, students normally devote 25+ hours a week to training, physical conditioning, practice rounds and competitions

At its core, our methodology is centered on developing players into truly competent athletes, with the necessary aptitudes and ambition to perform and ultimately win at the highest level of the game

OUR HOLISTIC APPROACH TO GOLF

DEVELOPMENT

  • Swing Technique
  • Game Tactic
  • Strategy
  • Fundamentals
  • Technology Sessions

PERFOMANCE

  • Goal Setting
  • Competition Planning
  • Stats Analysis
  • Practice Habits
  • Results Analysis

WELL BEING

  • Mental Coaching
  • Fitness
  • Physyiotheraphy
  • Nutrition
  • Injury prevention

LIFE SKILLS

  • Responsibility
  • Organisation & Time management
  • Healthy habits
  • Teamwork
  • Character Development

Our season kicks-off with an individual evaluation of each player

Technical and technology tests, mental and physical assessment, equipment fitting… This analysis, together with the planning of the player’s competition schedule, serves as the road map for the student during the program

Every week our players work with our coaches and experts

To develop sounded knowledge of swing mechanics, a broad variety of on-course and practice training is planned to structure the daily training of each student. The facts allow UGP coaching team to measure improvement and making adjustments based on evidences with focus on long term development

Technology

Among our resources we highlight TRACKMAN 4, VisioPuttin, FocusBand and Spider Golf. We also evaluate golf swing and other golf parameters with test with external specialized coaches

Physical work-out and mental sessions complete the weekly agenda

At UGP, the workout sessions aim to optimize golf performance in terms of mobility and strength

Whereas the mental program teaches students the pro-shot routine and the ability to regulate emotions and course management decisions under any pressure

FACILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY

UGP MÁLAGA

Miguel Ángel Jiménez Golf Academy

Pitch & Put and Golf Academy founded by Miguel Angel Jiménez in 2013, boasts exceptional facilities for the training development of any golfer: 9 holes par 3 and practice areas with driving range, bunker, putting green and approach area

UGP MÁLAGA

Parador de Málaga Golf

A 18-hole course, complete with practice areas, putting greens, and par 3 holes. It serves as the home base for UGP Malaga, where weekly practice rounds and competitions take place

UGP SEVILLA

Club Zaudin Golf

Located in Seville, this golf course features 18 holes with a par of 71, designed by the renowned Gary Player. It includes an approach area, putting green, and a driving range with both artificial and natural grass double tee lines. Additionally, there are three fitness rooms where physical training sessions take place

Golf club partners

Our players experience playing in some of the most popular golf courses in Costa del Sol: AÑORETA, BAVIERA, LAURO GOLF, SANTA CLARA, MIJAS GOLF

Technology

Among our resources we highlight TRACKMAN 4, VisioPuttin, FocusBand and Spider Golf. We also evaluate golf swing and other golf parameters with test with external specialized coaches

TOURNAMENTS

ONE OF THE PILLARS IN OUR PROGRAM IS OUR COMPETITION SCHEDULE WITH THE UGP TOURNAMENT CALENDAR

UGP Tournament calendar

UGP players will compete with other golfers who have similar goals and skill levels. Having the opportunity to compete in both UGP Tour and external WAGR ™ events

The tournament selection will be aligned to the student-athlete experience and determined in tandem with one’s coach. UGP players typically participate in ten events per season

UGP Tour WAGR ™

The UGP Tour WAGR ™ is a circuit consisting of 6 exclusive events recognized for the World Amateur Golf Ranking and open to external players. Its aim is to provide players with access to the most comprehensive and accurate ranking in amateur golf

Furthermore, UGP conducts an internal league throughout the season to maintain the team’s competitive edge

OUR COACHES

UGP SEVILLA

XAVI GUZMÁN

HEAD COACH

  • Golf Professional
  • Former European Challenge Tour player
  • Double Pro Champion of Spain of Professionals
  • Metrix Golf CEO
  • Languages: English, French, Italian and Spanish

UGP SEVILLA

CARLOS LUENGO

GOLF COACH

  • Graduate in Political Sciences and Administration with Sociology
  • RPG Golf Technician
  • Languages: Spanish and English

UGP MÁLAGA

JOSÉ ÁNGEL IBÁÑEZ

GOLF COACH

  • Professional golf player
  • Degree in Economics
  • Golf Instructor at Marbella Golf Country Club

UGP MÁLAGA

WALTER BOLUMAR

PSYCHOLOGIST & COORDINATOR

  • Degree in Psychology
  • Master in Sports Psychology and Coaching
  • Languages: Spanish and English

UGP MÁLAGA

OSCAR MENA

FITNESS COACH

  • Graduated in CAFYD
  • Master in Personal Training
  • Master in Injury Rehabilitation
  • Languages: Spanish and English

UGP MÁLAGA

GUILLERMO VILA

FITNESS COACH

  • Graduated in Physiotherapy
  • Senior technician in physical sports activities
  • Master in personal training
  • Languages: Spanish and English

UGP MÁLAGA

RICARDO CABELLO

ASSITANT GOLF COACH

  • Golf Professional
  • Golf representative Callaway golf
  • Languages: Spanish, English and Italian

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ROSTER 2023 – 24

UGP 2023 - 24

ADAM KIND

GAP Spanish course
Freshman year
Sweden

UGP Málaga
UGP 2023 - 24

ALVARO MARTIN

Marketing and Market Research Degree
Freshman year
Spain

UGP Málaga
UGP 2023 - 24

ANDERS MOESKAU

GAP Spanish course
Freshman year
Norway

UGP Málaga
UGP 2023 - 24

ANDRÉS FELIPE JIMÉNEZ CASTILLO

Business Administration Degree
Senior year
Colombia

UGP Sevilla
UGP 2023 - 24

AXEL HOUDAILLE

GAP Road To USA
Freshman year
France

UGP Málaga
UGP 2023 - 24

CHARLES SILLENCE

GAP Spanish course
Freshman year
United Kingdom

UGP Málaga
UGP 2023 - 24

CLEMENTINE GUIMIEL

Marketing Degree
Freshman year
France

UGP Málaga
UGP 2023 - 24

DAVID GARCIA

Economics Degree
Senior year
Spain

UGP Málaga
UGP 2023 - 24

FERNANDO SAINZ MIRANDA

Administration and Finance Degree
Senior year
Spain

UGP Sevilla
UGP 2023 - 24

JAIME RUIZ

Logistics Degree
Senior year
Spain

UGP Málaga
UGP 2023 - 24

JAVIER VILLAHERMOSA ESPINOSA

Marketing Degree
Freshman year
Spain

UGP Sevilla
UGP 2023 - 24

JEROEN VAN OORT

GAP Spanish course
Freshman year
Netherlands

UGP Málaga
UGP 2023 - 24

JUAN ANTONIO PUENTES

Marketing Degree
Senior year
Colombia

UGP Málaga
UGP 2023 - 24

JUAN JOSE PUENTES

Marketing Degree
Senior year
Colombia

UGP Málaga
UGP 2023 - 24

LUCAS DE WIT

GAP Spanish course
Freshman year
Netherlands

UGP Málaga
UGP 2023 - 24

MARIANO ESTEBANEZ

GAP Road To USA
Freshman year
Spain/Mexico

UGP Málaga
UGP 2023 - 24

MATTHEW TIEMANN

GAP Spanish course
Senior year
South Africa

UGP Málaga
UGP 2023 - 24

MATTIAS HAMMERDORP

GAP Spanish course
Freshman year
Belgium

UGP Málaga
UGP 2023 - 24

NICOLAS MORENO

Finance & Accounting Degree
Senior year
Spain

UGP Málaga
UGP 2023 - 24

NICOLAS SEILER

GAP Spanish course
Freshman year
Switzerland

UGP Málaga
UGP 2023 - 24

OMAR GOMEZ

Economics Degree
Freshman year
Spain

UGP Málaga
UGP 2023 - 24

PATRICK CRAWFORD

GAP Spanish course
Freshman year
United Kingdom

UGP Málaga
UGP 2023 - 24

RAUL ALIAGA

Business Administration Degree
Senior year
Spain

UGP Málaga
UGP 2023 - 24

SARA MORENO

Psychology Degree
Freshman year
Spain

UGP Málaga
UGP 2023 - 24

TILMAN GRABNER

GAP Road To USA
Freshman year
Switzerland/Germany

UGP Málaga
UGP 2023 - 24

VICTOR MANUEL SAN ANTONIO

GAP Spanish course
Freshman year
USA

UGP Málaga
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