Training Tomorrow’s Champions, Today

Experience world-class training at our Junior Golf Academy, designed for aspiring young golfers. Join us at the breathtaking Mazagan Beach Resort and unlock your full potential, both on and off the course.

Transforming Young Golfers into Champions at our Junior Golf Academy

The American Golf Academy’s Junior Golf Academy offers top-tier coaching and world-class facilities for aspiring junior golfers. Boys and girls train in ideal weather on outstanding courses, guided by professionals who also coach players on the US Tour, DP World Tour, and LET.
Golf coach at the American Golf Academy’s Junior Golf Academy providing one-on-one instruction to a student on proper grip and ball position during practice.

Transform Your Game with Junior Golf Academy Coaching

Senior golf mentor at the American Golf Academy’s Junior Golf Academy, with white hair and beard, wearing a black polo shirt, smiling warmly in front of a light background.
Mike Magher

CEO & Head Coach – American Golf Academy
📍 Based in El Jadida, Morocco & Biarritz, France

Contact

Phone: +33 (0)6 81 54 96 42
Email: mikemagher57@gmail.com
Born: October 2, 1957 – Orange, New Jersey, USA
Education
- Cranwell Prep School (Class of 1974)
- Florida Institute of Technology (1978), Management Science
- Golf affiliations: Baltusrol GC (Junior), Burning Tree (Pro), Argyle CC (Pro), TPC Avenel (Pro)
Career Milestones
- 1981: Turned professional (Touring Pro: 1982–1991)
- 1988: Built Green Golf Gaillon (France)
- 1996: Founded the American Golf Academy, Biarritz, France
- 2004–2006: Created Europe’s first elite university golf program (Bayonne)
- 2005: Invited by the Chinese Golf Federation to help develop a national program
- 2009–2016: Founded top-tier Golf-Sport Etude High School, Biarritz
- 2016–2018: Ran the World Elite Junior Program, Weston Hills CC, Florida (USA)
- 2021–2023: Developed Morocco’s National Junior Program, placing players in U.S. universities
- 2023–Present: Coaching and teaching internationally
- Gain access to scholarships at top American universities through our comprehensive golf development program.
Achievements
- Placed 60+ juniors directly into U.S. universities with golf scholarships
- Supported 18+ international players (Irish, French, Swiss, Moroccan, etc.) to scholarships
- Coached players into NCAA Division I, II, and elite Junior College programs
- Produced 3 French National Champions: Fiona Puyo, Romain Bechu, Antoine Auboin
- Over 20 French national team selections
- Students have won national and international titles across all amateur levels
- Coached Victor Perez, former #2 world-ranked amateur, now #26 in world pro rankings
- Developed and coached juniors, amateurs, and professionals on major golf tours

Our Team

The American Golf Academy is led by an elite international team, combining high-level coaching, sports science, and academic support. Mike Magher, Head Coach and Founder of this Junior Golf Academy, has guided more than 60 young golfers into U.S. universities on scholarships and has mentored athletes at all levels, including those on the world tours.
At the American Golf Academy, the Junior Golf Academy blends elite golf training with world-class academics. Based at Mazagan Beach Resort in Morocco, the program prepares juniors for scholarships through daily coaching, competition, and personalized support.

Unlock Your Potential in Junior Golf Academy

Location

Mazagan Beach Resort in El Jadida, Morocco — just one hour from Casablanca International Airport — offers a world-class coastal setting for sport and study. [I consider Mazagan the best maintained golf course (Gary Player design) in Morocco].

Housing

Juniors live in private villas within a secure golf community, with 24/7 adult supervision and full-time staff. Rooms are shared by two, each with a private bathroom. Meals are planned by a professional dietician, and medical care is available when needed.

Education

Students attend live classes via Kings InterHigh (UK curriculum), with on-site academic supervision. English-only. All coursework is done from dedicated learning spaces in each villa. The 2026/2027 school year runs from 2 Sept. 2026 to 25 June 2027.

Physical training

Train at the on-site Health Club with tailored programs created by Álvaro Zerolo and Julien Duroux. 3 weekly sessions (2 hours each) are fully supervised and built into each student’s schedule.

Golf

- Unlimited access to Mazagan Golf Course
- Daily coaching with Mike Magher and his team
- Monthly WAGR tournament opportunities
- March training trip to IJGA in Florida + PGA Tour exposure
- Regular visits from top-level experts (Fran Pirozzolo, Jeff Jackson, etc.)

Recruitment levels

Our Junior Academy offers two levels of recruitment for young golfers aged 14 to 17, based on their age and index.

LEVEL ELITE

Index girls Index Boys
14 YRS OLD
index 7 or better
index 4 or better
15 YRS OLD
index 4 or better
index 2 or better
16 YRS OLD
index 2 or better
index 0 or better
17 YRS OLD
index 0 or better
index +2 or better

2 ND LEVEL

Index girls Index Boys
14 YRS OLD
index 12 or better
index 10 or better
15 YRS OLD
index 8 or better
index 8 or better
16 YRS OLD
index 5 or better
index 5 or better
17 YRS OLD
index 5 or better
index 5 or better

Welcome to King’s
InterHigh Online School

At King’s InterHigh, we provide a flexible and engaging online education tailored for students. Our platform empowers learners to achieve their academic goals while balancing their personal interests.

Middle School

Designed for students aged 11–14, fostering curiosity and critical thinking.

Senior School

For students aged 14–16, preparing them for IGCSE qualifications and future success.

Experience personalized one-on-one golf coaching at the American Golf Academy’s Junior Golf Academy — tailored guidance that builds confidence, technique, and lasting skills for young players.

Why choose King's InterHigh ?

– Internationally recognized IGCSEs
– Live classes with personalized support
– Experienced teachers
– Clubs, in-person events, and summer camps
– Interactive tutorial sessions and assemblies

A reinvented school experience

– Flexible learning, accessible 24/7
– Positive and supportive environment
– Cutting-edge technology for modern teaching
– A school where every student can be themselves
A young student training with the American Golf Academy’s Junior Golf Academy online program, wearing a red hoodie and earphones, focused on a virtual golf lesson at home using a laptop.

A timetable adapted to sporting and academic excellence

Our program combines academic rigor with specialized golf training to help young athletes reach their full potential, both on the course and in the classroom.

International Bac Program

School week

- No long breaks during the school day (generally 1h)
- Homework and class preparation required and supervised
- Supervised golf training starts 30 mins after last class
- Supervised golf training ends at 18:30
- Dinner is served at 19:00
- Study period: 20:00 – 22:00
- Lights out at 22:00
- Saturday: Golf training from 8:00 to 16:00
- Sunday: Individual golf training required

A level program

School week

- Extended free time must be used for homework or golf training
- Supervised golf training starts 30 mins after last class
- Supervised golf training ends at 18:30
- Dinner is served at 19:00
- Study period: 20:00 – 22:00

Inspiring Testimonials from Our Students

Discover the experiences and success stories of the American Golf Academy, where passion and progress meet every day.

Mike Magher

mikemagher57@gmail.com

Get in Touch

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