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“PRO” FILES…FEATURED TOURING PROFESSIONAL – LEE TREVINO
May 2, 2013Common wisdom today says that if a golfer isn’t a star by the time he graduates from high school, he has little future in the pro game. Fortunately,
Posted in May 2013, This Month's Articles | Leave a commentEDITORIAL – FINAL WORD ON TIGER WOODS’ MASTERS RULES VIOLATION
May 2, 2013The big story at this year’s Masters tournament was, of course, Adam Scott’s
Posted in May 2013, This Month's Articles | Leave a commentUSGTF COMPETITION NEWS
May 2, 2013The 2nd annual United States Match Play Championship will be held September 23-27 at Indian Hills Golf Course in Fort Pierce, Florida. The championship is open to all golfers (including non-USGTF members), professional and amateur, male and female, and offers a … Continue reading
Posted in May 2013, This Month's Articles | Leave a commentNATIONAL GOLF RADIO UPDATE
May 2, 2013National Golf Radio, the USGTF’s latest media project, is off the ground! Please tune in every Wednesday evening at 9:00 p.m. EDT (6:00 PDT) to hear USGTF
Posted in May 2013, This Month's Articles | Leave a commentUNITED STATES GOLF MANAGERS ASSOCIATION ONLINE COURSE NOW AVAILABLE
May 2, 2013The United States Golf Managers Association’s certification course is now
Posted in May 2013, This Month's Articles | Leave a commentUSGTF MEMBER PROFILE – KATIE FULTON
May 2, 2013Katie Fulton is a USGTF Level III member from Five Farms, Lutherville, Maryland.
Posted in May 2013, This Month's Articles | Leave a commentGOLF TIPS MAGAZINE PROVIDES DIGITAL EQUIPMENT BUYER’S GUIDE
May 2, 2013Because of the USGTF’s partnership with Golf Tips magazine, the publication
Posted in May 2013, This Month's Articles | Leave a commentLONGTIME MEMBER EARL COLEY PASSES AWAY
May 2, 2013H. Earl Coley from Clinton, Maryland, a longtime USGTF member and frequent competitor in the United States Golf Teachers
Posted in May 2013, This Month's Articles | Leave a commentTEACHING CORPORATE GOLF
May 1, 2013For the past 10 years, I’ve been asking my #1 golf rep and consultant for a sand wedge especially for high handicaps and beginning golfers.
Posted in May 2013, This Month's Articles | Leave a comment“PRO” FILES…FEATURED TOURING PROFESSIONAL – BRANDT SNEDEKER
April 1, 2013He’s known as one of the best putters on the planet, but Brandt Snedeker can do more than just putt. He currently leads the
Posted in April 2013, Past Articles | Leave a commentMEMBER PROFILE – EDWARD MANDRIK
April 1, 2013My company was downsizing, so I took early retirement at the age of 49. That was in 1989. After being home for a short time,
Posted in April 2013, Past Articles | Leave a commentNATIONAL GOLF RADIO UP AND RUNNING
April 1, 2013The USGTF’s latest media project, National Golf Radio, is off the ground and flying high. Tune in each Wednesday evening at 9:00 p.m.
Posted in April 2013, Past Articles | Leave a commentYVES THERRIEN KEEPS STUDENTS ON COURSE, TRACK, FAIRWAYS, AND PODIUMS
April 1, 2013Lombardi, Jackson, Bowman, LaRussa, Wooden, and Gibbs. These coaches are known as
Posted in April 2013, Past Articles | Leave a commentTIGER’S RE-EMERGENCE SHOWS THE VALUE OF COACHING
April 1, 2013While Tiger Woods was rebuilding his game and life after his 2009 scandal and the departure of Hank Haney as his swing coach, every golf pundit
Posted in April 2013, Past Articles | Leave a commentEMAIL US YOUR TEACHING VIDEOS
April 1, 2013The USGTF is creating a brief 90-second promotional video to be displayed on our website.
Posted in April 2013, Past Articles | Leave a commentIT’S TIME TO BOOST OUR BUSINESS AROUND TODAY’S CONCERNS: HEALTH AND WEALTH
April 1, 2013 Posted in April 2013, Past Articles | Leave a comment“PRO” FILES…FEATURED TOURING PROFESSIONAL – STACY LEWIS
March 1, 2013Stories of professional golfers overcoming hardships to succeed are common, but the obstacles in Stacy Lewis’s way
Posted in March 2013, Past Articles | Leave a commentNATIONAL GOLF RADIO FIRST BROADCAST ANNOUNCED
March 1, 2013After several months in the planning and testing phase, USGTF-sponsored National Golf Radio is set to launch. Mark the date
Posted in March 2013, Past Articles | Leave a commentNEWS FROM JAPAN – HOW US GOLF THEORY IS SPREADING
March 1, 2013In Japan, when it comes to golf, it normally means American golf. Why? The real
Posted in March 2013, Past Articles | Leave a commentSOCIAL MEDIA UPDATE – USGTF CREATES NEW LINKEDIN GROUP
March 1, 2013LinkedIn is the world’s largest professional social network with over 200 million acquired users in more
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March 1, 2013He was one of the greatest teaching professionals of all time, and Harvey Penick’s Little Red Book
Posted in March 2013, Past Articles | Leave a commentTEACHING TIP OF THE MONTH – QUALITIES OF A COMPETENT GOLF SCHOOL INSTRUCTOR
March 1, 2013When it comes to teaching in a golf school, a good golf teaching professional needs
Posted in March 2013, Past Articles | Leave a commentCORPORATE GOLF WELLNESS FORMS ALLIANCE WITH WGCA
March 1, 2013Corporate Golf Wellness will now be working with the USGTF and its new coaches division,
Posted in March 2013, Past Articles | Leave a commentEDITORIAL – KEEP MOMENTUM FROM 2012 GOING IN 2013
March 1, 2013As the US economy started spiraling south in 2008, so did the golf industry. Both the number of golfers and the number of
Posted in March 2013, Past Articles | Leave a commentPROUD OF YOUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS? SHOWCASE THEM TO THE WORLD
March 1, 2013It’s okay every now and then to toot your own horn, and the USGTF is giving
Posted in March 2013, Past Articles | Leave a commentFINAL DATES SET FOR WORLD GOLF TEACHERS CUP IN CHINA
February 5, 2013Asia and the country of China are proud to host the 11th biennial World Golf Teachers Cup, to be held Tuesday through Thursday, October 15-17, 2013, at
Posted in February 2013, Past Articles | Leave a comment“PRO” FILES…FEATURED TOURING PROFESSIONAL – COREY PAVIN
February 5, 2013In a world full of bombers, he stood out for his precision short game and putting. Corey Pavin, with 15 PGA Tour victories and
Posted in February 2013, Past Articles | Leave a commentLAND OF ELVIS WELCOMES 2013 US GOLF TEACHERS CUP
February 5, 2013Tunica National Golf Club in Tunica Resorts, Mississippi, approximately a 35-minute drive from downtown Memphis,
Posted in February 2013, Past Articles | Leave a commentUSGTF MEMBER CRICKS RECEIVES NATIONAL AWARD
February 5, 2013USGTF Master Teaching Professional Gary Cricks of Potomac Falls, Virginia, was awarded the 2012 US Coach of the Year award from GolfTec, Inc.,
Posted in February 2013, Past Articles | Leave a commentSWISS GOLF PRO ONE-UPS LOCALS AT USGTF-SPONSORED US PRO HICKORY
February 5, 2013Switzerland’s Paolo Quirici contemplated his approach to the 18th green at
Posted in February 2013, Past Articles | Leave a commentPGA SHOW UPDATE – 2013 TECHNOLOGY
February 5, 2013I just got back from the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, and I wanted to share with all USGTF members something that I think will be very important for 2013 and
Posted in February 2013, Past Articles | Leave a commentWHAT IS LIKELY TO HAPPEN IF EQUIPMENT AND BALLS WERE GEARED BACK FOR THE PROS?
February 4, 2013There is a lot of talk going on right now about distance in golf. Many think there is too much of it: Balls flying too far, courses getting
Posted in February 2013, Past Articles | Leave a commentHAPPY NEW YEAR!
January 3, 2013The entire USGTF office staff wishes you a Happy New Year! We trust 2013 will bring continued or newfound success to each
Posted in January 2013, Past Articles | Leave a comment18TH ANNUAL UNITED STATES GOLF TEACHERS CUP SET
January 3, 2013Memphis is known for the blues, great barbecue, and being the home of the great Elvis Presley. And now, the Memphis area
Posted in January 2013, Past Articles | Leave a commentFOUR-TIME US CUP CHAMPION DOURIS CANCER-FREE
January 3, 2013Four-time United States Golf Teachers Cup champion James Douris from Australia reports that he is now cancer-free
Posted in January 2013, Past Articles | Leave a commentMEMBER PROFILE – GENE KEMPER
January 3, 2013My name is Gene Kemper. I became a Level III teaching professional in the year 2000.
Posted in January 2013, Past Articles | Leave a commentUSGTF SPONSORS 3RD US PRO HICKORY TOURNAMENT IN TAMPA AREA
January 3, 2013In recognition of the history of our game, the USGTF is proud to present and
Posted in January 2013, Past Articles | Leave a commentUSGTFMEMBERS.COM UP AND RUNNING AT FULL STEAM
January 3, 2013USGTF members have a valuable resource at their disposal to interact with their fellow professionals.
Posted in January 2013, Past Articles | Leave a comment“PRO” FILES…FEATURED TOURING PROFESSIONAL – DICK MAST
January 3, 2013Golf fans everywhere are familiar with the big names such as Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson. However,
Posted in January 2013, Past Articles | Leave a commentINSTRUCTION: FUNDAMENTALS ARE ALWAYS IN STYLE FOR GOLF
January 3, 2013By USGTF Master Teaching Professional Arlen Bento, Jr.
Posted in January 2013, Past Articles | Leave a commentMERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
December 1, 2012The entire staff at the USGTF National Office wishes you and your families a wonderful Holiday season and a safe and prosperous New Year.
Posted in December 2012, Past Articles | Leave a commentWINTER EDITION OF GOLF TEACHING PRO MAGAZINE COMING SOON
December 1, 2012Golf Teaching Pro magazine, the official member publication of the World Golf Teachers Federation,
Posted in December 2012, Past Articles | Leave a commentUSGTF INTRODUCES GOLF COACHES DIVISION
December 1, 2012Do you know the difference between a golf teacher and a golf coach?
Posted in December 2012, Past Articles | Leave a commentGREAT AMERICAN TOURING PROFESSIONAL – BOB TOSKI
December 1, 2012During his playing prime, he weighed all of 118 lbs. But, slight stature did nothing to stop USGTF professional Robert John “Bob” Toski
Posted in December 2012, Past Articles | Leave a commentUSGTF INTRODUCES NATIONAL GOLF RADIO™
December 1, 2012Starting January 1st, the USGTF will be introducing National Golf Radio on the Internet. Listeners can call in through telephone or
Posted in December 2012, Past Articles | Leave a commentUSGTF MEMBER PROFILE – GALE JAMES
December 1, 2012Gale James is a prime example of the personal fulfillment, benefits and enjoyment the game of golf can bring to many individuals.
Posted in December 2012, Past Articles | Leave a commentHAS THE USGA, R&A FUMBLED THE BALL YET AGAIN? – EDITORIAL
December 1, 2012The USGA and R&A recently announced the wording of the new rule which bans the anchored putting stroke. Specifically, putting in the accepted way with a
Posted in December 2012, Past Articles | Leave a commentFOUR GREAT PRODUCTS FOR GOLF TEACHING PROFESSSIONALS
December 1, 2012The USGTF’s official golf training aid, the SwingRite®, has long been an extremely effective tool for teaching professionals and players
Posted in December 2012, Past Articles | Leave a commentKENYA JOINS WGTF AS NEWEST MEMBER
December 1, 2012The World Golf Teachers Federation welcomes the country of Kenya as the newest member of the WGTF.
Posted in December 2012, Past Articles | Leave a commentUSGTFMEMBERS.COM WANTS YOU!
December 1, 2012If you’re looking for a way to stay in touch with your fellow members and share your thoughts and ideas, then USGTFMembers.com
Posted in December 2012, Past Articles | Leave a commentRECOMMENDED WEBSITE IN THE WORLD OF GOLF
December 1, 2012in fiamme, (www.infiamme.net), The World’s Finest Italian Golf Apparel, stands as a premier apparel brand in the golf and fine-clothing industries.
Posted in December 2012, Past Articles | Leave a commentHARDWICK TAKES 17TH ANNUAL US CUP
November 1, 2012When most people reach 71 years of age, they have accomplished most of what they set out to do. Not Canada’s Bill Hardwick.
Posted in November 2012, Past Articles | Leave a commentUSGTF MEMBER PROFILE – KIHO PARK
November 1, 2012I came from South Korea in February 2012. I work at the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in New York.
Posted in November 2012, Past Articles | Leave a commentLAY OFF FREDDIE! HALL OF FAME HONOR WELL-DESERVED
November 1, 2012No golf Hall of Fame announcement has been more criticized in recent memory than the one involving Fred Couples this year.
Posted in November 2012, Past Articles | Leave a commentUSGTF HALL OF FAME HISTORY
November 1, 2012USGTF’s national Hall of Fame is dedicated to preserving the history of the organization, inspiring and encouraging the development of young teaching
Posted in November 2012, Past Articles | Leave a commentGREAT AMERICAN TOURING PROFESSIONAL – RAYMOND FLOYD
November 1, 2012Few competitors in golf history demonstrated such a look of concentration that it intimidated fellow-competitors, but
Posted in November 2012, Past Articles | Leave a commentTEACHING YOUR STUDENTS ABOUT COMMON GOLF INJURIES
November 1, 2012As teaching professionals we should always make sure that our students warm up properly before their lessons, and
Posted in November 2012, Past Articles | Leave a commentMINIMALIST TEACHING – CAN YOU DO IT?
November 1, 2012A hundred years ago and more, golf instruction consisted mainly of professionals telling students
Posted in November 2012, Past Articles | Leave a commentRECOMMENDED WEBSITE IN THE WORLD OF GOLF
November 1, 2012Linda Hartough Golf Landscapes features the work of Linda Hartough, a world-renowned golf-landscape artist and
Posted in November 2012, Past Articles | Leave a commentGREAT AMERICAN TOUR PLAYER – ZACH JOHNSON
October 2, 2012He seems underappreciated by the American golf fan, but Zach Johnson is one of his country’s true golf stars today. A winner of nine
Posted in October 2012, Past Articles | Leave a commentUS CUP ENTRY DEADLINE APPROACHING
October 2, 2012The entry deadline for the 17th annual United States Golf Teachers Cup is Friday, October 5 at 5:00 p.m. EDT.
Posted in October 2012, Past Articles | Leave a commentUSGTF MEMBER PROFILE – SCOTT MILLMAN
October 2, 2012USGTF Master Teaching Professional Scott Millman wants to make a difference, not only with the golf games of those
Posted in October 2012, Past Articles | Leave a comment2012 CANADIAN GOLF TEACHERS CUP RESULTS
October 2, 2012For the first time in Canadian Golf Teachers Cup history, the format changed to where the event’s champion
Posted in October 2012, Past Articles | Leave a commentUSGTF – ENTERING OUR 24TH YEAR AND GOING STRONG
October 2, 2012The skeptics said it couldn’t be done. They said back in 1989 that a new golf teaching organization would be doomed to failure. Of course, they were wrong,
Posted in October 2012, Past Articles | Leave a commentMICHIGAN HOLDS ON TO KEEP KELLY CUP
October 2, 2012Team Michigan took an early two-point lead, 5 ½ – 3 ½, on day one of the ninth annual Thomas Kelly Memorial Cup, and held on during the individual matches
Posted in October 2012, Past Articles | Leave a commentUSGTF LEVEL IV CLASSES IN FLORIDA AND ARIZONA
October 2, 2012The Master Teaching Professional® designation is the highest available to USGTF members, and signals a level of utmost
Posted in October 2012, Past Articles | Leave a commentARE YOU A GOLF CLUB MANAGER?
October 2, 2012The United States Golf Managers Association is always looking for writers to share with us their knowledge and experience in golf club
Posted in October 2012, Past Articles | Leave a commentWHAT IT TAKES TO BE A GREAT COACH
October 2, 2012“You want me to coach swimming?” That was the question I had for my new principal. I had just been hired as a high school teacher and they needed someone to coach the swim
Posted in October 2012, Past Articles | Leave a commentUSGTF TO UPDATE INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS
October 2, 2012In keeping with our motto, “Leader in the field of golf instruction,” the USGTF Technical Committee will soon be updating
Posted in October 2012, Past Articles | Leave a commentFEDEX CUP GOOD, BUT IT CAN BE MADE GREAT
October 2, 2012Several years ago, the PGA Tour instituted the FedEx Cup to give an exclamation point to the end of the season. The Cup was based on the NASCAR system, which determines
Posted in October 2012, Past Articles | Leave a commentRECENT USGTF REGION CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS
September 1, 2012Veteran USGTF competitor Ed Williams captured the first USGTF Northeast Region Championship, played August 11 at Jack Frost National Golf Club in
Posted in Past Articles, September 2012 | Leave a comment25,000 FULL FIELD PURSE ANNOUNCED FOR US CUP
September 1, 2012The 17th annual United States Golf Teachers Cup will be played Wednesday and Thursday, October 24-25 at Boulder Creek Golf Club in Boulder City, Nevada,
Posted in Past Articles, September 2012 | Leave a commentGREAT AMERICAN TOUR PLAYER – LEE TREVINO
September 1, 2012Known as the “Merry Mex” and thought of someone as possessing an outgoing personality, Lee Buck Trevino actually was somewhat of a recluse during his playing
Posted in Past Articles, September 2012 | Leave a commentUSGTF MEMBER PROFILE – ZARINA YESTEMESSOVA
September 1, 2012I moved to Tokyo, Japan, from my native Almaty, Kazakhstan, to work as a professional sportswear model. I was introduced to golf by my friends, and found that I
Posted in Past Articles, September 2012 | Leave a commentDISCOUNT FOR EARLY DUES-PAYERS
September 1, 2012Members who pay their 2013 dues before October 15 are entitled to a $15 discount off their regular yearly dues of $210.
Posted in Past Articles, September 2012 | Leave a commentAUGUSTA NATIONAL REFLECTS EVOLUTION OF GOLF’S INCLUSIVENESS
September 1, 2012We all know that golf is a great game for a number of reasons. Augusta National Golf Club’s
Posted in Past Articles, September 2012 | Leave a commentFAIL FORWARD LIKE RORY MCILROY
September 1, 2012Everyone has blundered, including the new king of golf, Rory McIlroy, winner of this year’s PGA Championship. In fact, his was a monumental meltdown at the 2011 Masters.
Posted in Past Articles, September 2012 | Leave a commentRECOMMENDED WEBSITE IN THE WORLD OF GOLF
September 1, 2012Boxgroove (www.boxgroove.com) is an inventive, reliable online network offering golfers the opportunity to play private golf courses of their choosing across the U.S.
Posted in Past Articles, September 2012 | Leave a commentGREAT AMERICAN TOURING PROFESSIONAL – TED RHODES
August 1, 2012Long before Tiger Woods, Jim Thorpe, Calvin Peete, and Lee Elder, there were other African-American golfers who paved the way for them to play. Among
Posted in August 2012, Past Articles | Leave a commentNEW USGTF WEBSITE UP AND RUNNING
August 1, 2012Come check out the new USGTF website at www.USGTF.com. The site has been updated to give it a cleaner, more contemporary look. At the bottom of the page,
Posted in August 2012, Past Articles | Leave a commentUSGTF TOURNAMENT ACTION HEATING UP
August 1, 2012Northeast Region Championship – Saturday, August 11, at Jack Frost National Golf Club in Blakeslee, Pennsylvania, close to Wilkes-Barre and Scranton.
Posted in August 2012, Past Articles | Leave a commentUSGTF MEMBER PROFILE – G. S. GILL
August 1, 2012The USGTF has a wide diversity in its membership, including people of all ages, nationalities, and races. One such example is Rupak Prasad Acharya
Posted in August 2012, Past Articles | Leave a commentCHINESE GOLF TEACHERS CUP HELD AT WORLD CUP SITE
August 1, 2012The third annual China Golf Teachers Cup was held at the site of the upcoming 2013 World Golf Teachers Cup at Qingpu Sun Island Golf Club in Shanghai.
Posted in August 2012, Past Articles | Leave a commentKEEPING A LEAD HARDER THAN IT SEEMS
August 1, 2012The year 2012 in golf is one where it seems no one wants to keep the lead on the final day. The tone was set early in the season, when Kyle Stanley blew a 6-stroke lead
Posted in August 2012, Past Articles | Tagged 2012 Open Championship, British Open, Ernie Els, golf player | Leave a commentWINNER OF PHOTO CONTEST ANNOUNCED
August 1, 2012Level III member Michael Taylor of Spring Hill, Florida, is the winner of the recent golf teaching photo contest. Taylor’s photo was picked for its relevance,
Posted in August 2012, Past Articles | Leave a commentWORLD GOLF TEACHERS TOUR NEWS
August 1, 2012The World Golf Teachers Tour was formed to give WGTF members a chance to compete against their peers from around the world. This tour was formed
Posted in August 2012, Past Articles | Leave a commentCALLAWAY GOLF – THE USGTF’S LONGEST-RUNNING INDUSTRY PARTNER
August 1, 2012Callaway Golf founder Ely Callaway recognized early that the USGTF would be a major force in the golf industry. Starting in 1993, Callaway Golf began offering
Posted in August 2012, Past Articles | Leave a commentA WEEK IN THE LIFE OF A CORPORATE GOLF INSTRUCTOR
August 1, 2012By Russ Gorman, President of Corporate Golf Wellness, LLC
Posted in August 2012, Past Articles | Leave a commentRECOMMENDED WEBSITE IN THE WORLD OF GOLF
August 1, 2012XGOLF is a world-renowned advanced-technology golf simulator, clubfitting, and instructional system. It is found in many individual homes, golf academies,
Posted in August 2012, Past Articles | Leave a commentUSGTF MEMBER MIKE STEVENS WINS 2012 NATIONAL HICKORY CHAMPIONSHIP
July 2, 2012White Sulphur Springs, WV – USGTF Level III member Mike Stevens from Tampa, Florida, came from six shots back to capture
Posted in July 2012, Past Articles | Leave a commentUSGTF CENTRAL REGION CHAMPIONSHIP
July 2, 2012The 5th annual USGTF Central Region Championship will be held Sunday, August 19, at Renwood Golf Course in Round Lake Beach, Illinois
Posted in July 2012, Past Articles | Leave a commentUSGTF MEMBER PROFILE – RICK SAXBY
July 2, 2012Hello, my name is Rick Saxby and I have been a Level III USGTF Certified Golf Teaching Professional® since June 2005. I am now currently the general manager of
Posted in July 2012, Past Articles | Leave a commentUSGTF NORTHEAST REGION GOLF TOURNAMENT SET
July 2, 2012Jack Frost National, named one of the top 20 public golf courses in the USA by Golf Magazine in 2006, will host the inaugural Northeast Region Golf Tournament
Posted in July 2012, Past Articles | Leave a commentGREAT AMERICAN TOURING PROFESSIONAL – MICKEY WRIGHT
July 2, 2012Ben Hogan once said she had the finest swing in golf, male or female. She is considered to this day by many to be the best player in LPGA history. We are talking about
Posted in July 2012, Past Articles | Leave a commentUSGTF YOUTUBE CHANNEL SUBMISSIONS
July 2, 2012USGTF members who wish to showcase their teaching prowess to the world have their opportunity through the USGTF’s YouTube channel. Submissions should be
Posted in July 2012, Past Articles | Leave a commentLEGALSHIELD AVAILABLE FOR USGTF MEMBERS
July 2, 2012Would you like the ability to access legal advice, no matter how traumatic or trivial the situation may be, for one small monthly fee? USGTF professional Eric
Posted in July 2012, Past Articles | Leave a commentUSGTF MEMBER PENS GOLF NOVEL
July 2, 2012USGTF member Steve McMillen has written a golf novel titled Murder on the Front Nine. The story meanders down the coast to Little River, South Carolina,
Posted in July 2012, Past Articles | Leave a commentNEW FEATURED MERCHANDISE – USGTF PORTFOLIO
July 2, 2012More to our new line of USGTF logoed leather products from Winston collection. These small desk portfolios are a very popular
Posted in July 2012, Past Articles | Leave a commentTEACHING CORPORATE GOLF – DEMO DAYS
July 2, 2012From Russ Gorman – President of Corporate Golf Wellness, LLC This information is a follow-up to the article titled “Teaching Corporate Golf”
Posted in July 2012, Past Articles | Leave a commentMINIMALIST TEACHING – CAN YOU DO IT?
July 2, 2012A hundred years ago and more, golf instruction consisted mainly of professionals telling students to “do it like this,” and proceeding to demonstrate a swing. They compared
Posted in July 2012, Past Articles | Leave a commentMEMBER SURVEY
July 2, 2012“Golf teaching professional,” “professional golf coach.” These two descriptive phrases have often been used interchangeably to describe the golf teaching profession.
Posted in July 2012, Past Articles | Leave a commentGOLF TEACHING PRO MAGAZINE SUMMER ISSUE NOW AVAILABLE
June 1, 2012The latest issue of Golf Teaching Pro magazine is now available. Golf Teaching Pro magazine is filled with insightful stories, commentary, and useful tips that help
Posted in June 2012, Past Articles | Leave a commentMICHIGAN/ONTARIO GOLF TEACHERS TOUR STARTS 14TH SEASON
June 1, 2012For the past 13years, golf teaching professionals from the north central states and Ontario have been gathering in the warm weather months
Posted in June 2012, Past Articles | Leave a commentGREAT GOLF TEACHING PROFESSIONAL – PEDRO NUNO LEMOS
June 1, 2012Level III member, Pedro Nuno Lemos comes to the WGTF with impressive credentials. He has seven years of professional golf teaching experience in the Portuguese resort region of Algarve.
Posted in June 2012, Past Articles | Leave a commentGOLF TEACHERS APPRECIATION DAY
June 1, 2012Sunday, July 29, has been designated this year’s Golf Teachers Appreciation Day. Golfers from around the country are encouraged to show their appreciation for these
Posted in June 2012, Past Articles | Leave a commentGREAT AMERICAN TOURING PROFESSIONAL – TONY LEMA
June 1, 2012Long before Payne Stewart died in a plane crash in 1999, “Champagne” Tony Lema met the same fate in 1966. A winner of 12 Tour events, including the 1964 Open Championship at St. Andrews
Posted in June 2012, Past Articles | Leave a commentSKIN CANCER AWARENESS
June 1, 2012The American Academy of Dermatology, the medical association helping to lead the fight against skin cancer, has a new public service ad on the airwaves. It features a
Posted in June 2012, Past Articles | Leave a commentTEACHING CORPORATE GOLF
June 1, 2012Starting this month, I’m going to share my “secrets of success” in the corporate golf business I have learned over the last 20 years. Every teacher in the USGTF will
Posted in June 2012, Past Articles | Leave a commentSOUTHEAST REGION CHAMPIONSHIP SET
June 1, 2012The fifth annual USGTF Southeast Region Championship will be played Saturday and Sunday, August 18-19, at Wildwood Country Club
Posted in June 2012, Past Articles | Leave a commentCONE WINS INAUGURAL US MATCH PLAY TITLE
June 1, 2012Dustin Cone, from Port St. Lucie, Florida, topped Mark Harman, Ridgeland, South Carolina, in a thrilling final match, 2&1, to become the first winner of the United States Match Play Championship,
Posted in June 2012, Past Articles | Leave a commentFROM THE GERMAN GOLF TEACHERS FEDERATION
June 1, 2012ANTALYA, TURKEY – GOLF PARADISE IN THE WINTER Antalya, Turkey, in ancient times had an important role. Tradition says that King Attalos, when he saw the area of Antalya for
Posted in June 2012, Past Articles | Leave a commentTHE PERFECTION SYDROME TAKES A HIT
June 1, 2012I stated a couple of months ago that the bashing of Sean Foley by the likes of Brandel Chamblee (Golf Channel), and the statements by Bubba Watson and Lee Trevino that Tiger Woods did not
Posted in June 2012, Past Articles | Leave a commentBUSHNELL GOLF RELEASES NEW GPS WATCH
June 1, 2012Bushnell Golf recently introduced its latest industry-leading rangefinder – the NEO+ Golf GPS Watch. The NEO+ Golf GPS Rangefinder Watch is an easy-to-use GPS
Posted in June 2012, Past Articles | Leave a commentCHECK OUT THE USGTF ON FACEBOOK!
June 1, 2012In our ever-changing digital age, it is becoming increasingly important for any businessperson to have a web presence. This is especially true for golf teaching
Posted in June 2012, Past Articles | Leave a commentUSGTF MEMBER PROFILE – JULIE WAGNER
May 1, 2012USGTF Level III member Julie Wagner was certified in 2011 in Greenville, South Carolina. In a short time since, she has made quite an impact.
Posted in May 2012, Past Articles | Leave a commentARE YOU A GOLF COURSE MANAGER?
May 1, 2012USGTF members are active in all areas of the golfing industry, including management. If you are managing a golf course,
Posted in May 2012, Past Articles | Leave a comment20 THINGS EVERY GOLF TEACHING PROFESSIONAL SHOULD KNOW
May 1, 201220. Understand that form is less important than function 19. Explain what your students should do as opposed to what you do
Posted in May 2012, Past Articles | Leave a commentWGTF TOP 100 TEACHERS
May 1, 2012The World Golf Teachers Federation determines its Top 100 Teachers every two years. Factors leading to this determination include
Posted in May 2012, Past Articles | Leave a commentJOIN THE USGTF ON LINKEDIN
May 1, 2012In a recent survey by Skill Path, one of the nation’s top network training companies, LinkedIn has been identified as the most prominent business-oriented social
Posted in May 2012, Past Articles | Leave a commentGREAT AMERICAN TOURING PROFESSIONAL – HALE IRWIN
May 1, 2012He is perhaps best known to a modern generation of golf fans as that guy who dominated the Champions Tour. Hale Irwin also carved out a fine career in his younger years. A three-time winner
Posted in May 2012, Past Articles | Leave a commentAFFILIATES/ASSOCIATES GOLF TEACHERS CUP DEADLINE APPROACHING
May 1, 2012The entry deadline for the 2nd annual Affiliates/Associates Golf Teachers Cup
Posted in May 2012, Past Articles | Leave a commentRECOMMENDED READING: INSIDE, OUTSIDE, AND ON THE ROPES
May 1, 2012Sometimes at the USGTF certification courses we hear candidates who are nearing 50 say that they plan to “chase the Champions Tour.” Well, Keith Gockenbach, a chemical engineer,
Posted in May 2012, Past Articles | Leave a commentUSGTF TO PRODUCE NEW TRAINING MANUAL
May 1, 2012Manuals and textbooks are constantly being updated and revised both in academia and business.
Posted in May 2012, Past Articles | Leave a commentMAY EDITORIAL – PEAKS AND VALLEYS
May 1, 2012A vital lesson for students who aspire to play golf at a high level is in understanding the “peaks” and “valleys.”
Posted in May 2012, Past Articles | Leave a comment$500 PRIZE FOR BEST TEACHING PHOTO COMPETITION
April 3, 2012The USGTF is always on the lookout for great golf teaching photographs. Submit your photo by June 1st
Posted in April 2012, Past Articles | Leave a commentUS, WORLD CUP CHAMP DOURIS DIAGNOSED WITH CANCER
April 3, 2012Four-time United States Golf Teachers Cup champion James Douris, 31, who also won the 2011 individual
Posted in April 2012, Past Articles | Leave a commentUNITED STATES MATCH PLAY CHAMPIONSHIP ENTRY DEADLINE APPROACHING THIS MONTH
April 3, 2012The inaugural United States Match Play Championship will be held May 7-11, 2012, at Indian Hills Golf Course in Fort Pierce, Florida.
Posted in April 2012, Past Articles | Leave a commentUSGTF MEMER PROFILE – DR. TER HSIU CHEN
April 3, 2012By: Ter Hsiu Chen I have been a chiropractor and doctor of naturopathic medicine practicing in Southern
Posted in April 2012, Past Articles | Leave a commentEQUIPMENT REVIEW – MIZUNO MP-53 IRONS
April 3, 2012Mizuno, a longtime USGTF industry partner, has a reputation of making clubs for serious golfers,
Posted in April 2012, Past Articles | Leave a commentCRITICAL EYE NOW ON TODAY’S TEACHERS FOR INSTANT RESULTS
April 3, 2012Brandel Chamblee did it. Rocco Mediate did it. Lee Trevino, Bubba Watson, and countless armchair quarterbacks did it.
Posted in April 2012, Past Articles | Leave a commentAFFILIATES/ASSOCIATES GOLF TEACHERS CUP COMING TO PENNSYLVANIA
April 3, 2012Penn National’s Founders Course, a longtime USGTF favorite, is hosting the 2nd annual
Posted in April 2012, Past Articles | Leave a commentGREAT AMERICAN TOURING PROFESSIONAL – CALVIN PEETE
April 3, 2012Had Calvin Peete been in his prime today instead of in the 1980s, he undoubtedly would be one of golf superstars.
Posted in April 2012, Past Articles | Leave a commentHITTING IT LONGER – THE LAG MYTH
April 2, 2012By: Dave Hill Montreal, Canada Director of Instruction Elm Ridge Country Club Owner/ Montreal Golf Academy
Posted in April 2012, Past Articles | Leave a commentTAKE PRIDE IN YOUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS!
April 1, 2012Have you recently been promoted in your career as a golf teaching professional? Did you
Posted in April 2012, Past Articles | Leave a commentUNITED STATES GOLF TEACHERS CUP RETURNS TO VEGAS AREA
March 1, 2012The 17th annual United States Golf Teachers Cup will be held Wednesday and Thursday, October 24-25, 2012, at Boulder Creek Golf Club
Posted in March 2012, Past Articles | Leave a commentUS GOLF MANAGERS HOME STUDY COURSE NOW AVAILABLE
March 1, 2012Club managers are the highest paid individuals at each facility and with 17,000 golf courses in this nation alone, certification in club management can prove very rewarding.
Posted in March 2012, Past Articles | Leave a commentPECKELS WINS THE USGTF SPONSORED US PROFESSSIOANL HICKORY GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP
March 1, 2012Eddie Peckels, playing out of Tuscawilla Country Club in Winter Springs, Florida took the honors at
Posted in March 2012, Past Articles | Leave a commentMEMBER PROFILE – JEFF VIGEANT
March 1, 2012Jeff Vigeant has played golf his entire life. Beginning at age 12, he was “playing against” Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer. Of course, Vigeant always won- at least in his 12-year-old mind.
Posted in March 2012, Past Articles | Leave a commentEUROPEAN GOLF TEACHERS CUP ANNOUNCED
March 1, 2012There’s no better place to play golf than in the home of golf, Great Britain. The European Golf Teachers Cup will be held Wednesday through Friday, October 3-5, 2012, at Selsdon Park Golf Club
Posted in March 2012, Past Articles | Leave a commentBEST GOLF TEACHING PHOTO CONTEST, WIN $500 IN USGTF MERCHANDISE
March 1, 2012The USGTF is always on the lookout for great golf teaching photographs. Submit your photo by June 1st (enough time to give you snowbirds a chance to thaw out) to be eligible.
Posted in March 2012, Past Articles | Leave a commentLIABILITY INSURANCE FOR 2012 NOW AVAILABLE
March 1, 2012The USGTF, through Insurance Office of America and Bollinger, Inc., can provide its members $1 million of liability insurance with a $3 million aggregate and no deductible.
Posted in March 2012, Past Articles | Leave a commentWHAT WE CAN LEARN FROM KYLE STANLEY – RECENT TOUR WINNER
March 1, 2012By: Greg Steinberg USGTF Sports Psychologist
Posted in March 2012, Past Articles | Leave a commentNEW BOOK ON ARNIE NOW AVAILABLE
March 1, 2012From his first steps onto the public stage, Arnold Palmer captured fans’ passionate loyalty, and his substantial record – 92 titles worldwide, four Masters championships, a U.S. Open crown, and back-to-back British Open victories – speaks for itself.
Posted in March 2012, Past Articles | Leave a commentGREAT AMERICAN TOUR PLAYER – BABE DIDRIKSON ZAHARIAS
March 1, 2012She is perhaps the greatest all-around female athlete the United States has ever produced. Of course, we’re talking about Mildred Didrikson “Babe” Zaharias.
Posted in March 2012, Past Articles | Leave a commentGREAT AMERICAN TOUR PLAYER – CRAIG WOOD
February 11, 2012He somehow gets lost in the shuffle when it comes to great golfers in the 1930s and 1940s, but Craig Wood could compete with the best of them. He not only won 21
Posted in February 2012, Past Articles | Leave a commentCOMING SOON TO YOUR TABLET / IPHONE
February 10, 2012Golf Teaching Pro® magazine will be coming soon to your iPhone, iPad or Android powered Smartphone.
Posted in February 2012, Past Articles | Leave a commentUS PRO HICKORY CHAMPIONSHIP LATER THIS MONTH
February 9, 2012The second annual United States Professional Hickory Golf Championship will be held Monday, February 22,
Posted in February 2012, Past Articles | Leave a commentUSGTF PROFESSIONALS COMPETE IN TOBAGO
February 8, 2012USGTF professionals Anthony Benny, Christopher Richards, Ricky Campbell, James Douris, Dave Belling, Geoff Bryant, Ed Williams and Mark Harman competed
Posted in February 2012, Past Articles | Leave a commentUS GOLF TEACHERS CUP SURVEY
February 7, 2012We would like your input as to the format of the United States Golf Teachers Cup. From 1996 – 2003, only those in the Open division were eligible to be declared Overall Champion.
Posted in February 2012, Past Articles | Leave a commentWORLD GOLF TEACHERS CUP – CHINA, 2013
February 6, 2012Brush up on your Mandarin! Negotiations have recently been completed for the 2013 World Golf Teachers Cup.
Posted in February 2012, Past Articles | Leave a commentKNOW YOUR RULES
February 5, 2012It’s an unfortunate fact that many professional tour players don’t know the Rules of Golf all that well. Unfortunately, it’s also a fact that many teaching professionals aren’t up to speed on them, either.
Posted in February 2012, Past Articles | 1 CommentRUDY PROJECT – A LONGTIME USGTF INDUSTRY PARTNER
February 4, 2012Rudy Project, a longtime USGTF industry partner, offers USGTF members 50% off the retail
Posted in February 2012, Past Articles | Leave a commentTHE CHANGING NATURE OF THE GOLF CLUB PROFESSIONAL
February 3, 2012By: Geoff Bryant, USGTF President Vero Beach, Florida I grew up in the 1950s and 60s in a small town called Rosemere, north of
Posted in February 2012, Past Articles | Leave a commentCANADIAN GOLF TEACHERS CUP
February 2, 2012The prestigious Canadian Golf Teachers Cup will be held September 16 – 17, 2012, at Crosswinds Golf & Country Club in Burlington, Ontario.
Posted in February 2012, Past Articles | Leave a commentTEACHING TODAY
February 2, 2012By: John Savage USGTF Level IV / Course Examiner Langhorne, PA
Posted in February 2012, Past Articles | Leave a commentPLAYING PSYCHOLOGY FROM THE PROS
February 2, 2012Former PGA Tour players Dick Mast, Dave Rummells and Jim Chancey, along with PGA Tour and Champions Tour legend Jim Thorpe,
Posted in February 2012, Past Articles | Leave a commentHAPPY NEW YEAR!
January 3, 2012The USGTF would like to wish all members a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year! We look forward to seeing many of you at our various events this year, and of course we encourage communication
Posted in January 2012, Past Articles | Leave a commentNEW INSTRUCTIONAL DVDS
January 3, 2012Since the creation of our new production studio at the USGTF national office in Port St. Lucie, Florida, we have created three new instructional DVDs specifically designed for golf teaching professionals.
Posted in January 2012, Past Articles | Leave a comment9,000 MILES FOR USGTF CERTIFICATION
January 3, 2012Rupak Prasad Acharya of Kathmandu, Nepal, recently completed his Level III certification at the Indian Hills Golf Course in Fort Pierce, Florida, under the watchful and competent eye of
Posted in January 2012, Past Articles | Tagged cerftification, golf, miles, nepal, teaching, training, travel, usgtf | Leave a commentBOULDER CREEK TO HOST 2012 UNITED STATES GOLF TEACHERS CUP
January 3, 2012Boulder Creek Golf Club in Boulder City, Nevada, will host the 17th annual United States Golf Teachers Cup Wednesday and Thursday, October 24-25, 2012.
Posted in January 2012, Past Articles | Leave a commentGREAT AMERICAN TOURING PROFESSIONAL – LARRY NELSON
January 3, 2012He might go down as the most under-appreciated three-time major winner in golf history, but Larry Nelson isn’t one to seek personal glory.
Posted in January 2012, Past Articles | Leave a commentMGTF PREPARING FOR 2016 OLYMPIC GAMES
January 3, 2012By Rafael Conde, MGTF president The Mexican Golf Teachers Federation is growing by leaps and bounds,
Posted in January 2012, Past Articles | Leave a commentUSGTF AFFILIATES/ASSOCIATES GOLF TEACHERS CUP AT PENN NATIONAL
January 3, 2012Penn National, a longtime favorite of the USGTF and its members, will host the second annual Affiliates/Associates Golf Teachers Cup
Posted in January 2012, Past Articles | Leave a commentCIRCLE OF TRUST – A TEACHING AID FOR PUTTING
January 3, 2012The CIRCLE OF TRUST is a teaching aid designed to help students improve their putting skills. From the photograph, you see that the CIRCLE OF TRUST
Posted in January 2012, Past Articles | Leave a commentUNITED STATES MATCH PLAY CHAMPIONSHIP…**PURSE INCREASE**
January 3, 2012The inaugural United States Match Play Championship will be held May 7-11, 2012, at Indian Hills Golf Course in Fort Pierce, Florida. This will be the first open match play national championship ever held in the United States.
Posted in January 2012, Past Articles | Leave a commentUSGTFMEMBERS.COM REMINDER
January 3, 2012USGTFMembers.com is your portal to interacting with fellow WGTF members from across the globe.
Posted in January 2012, Past Articles | Leave a commentIN MEMORY OF DON OVERSTREET
January 3, 2012USGTF Level III member Don Overstreet, 54, of Locust Grove, Georgia, passed away on November 5. He was a participant in the recent US and World Golf Teachers Cups in Orlando, Florida.
Posted in January 2012, Past Articles | Leave a commentMERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
December 2, 2011The entire staff at the USGTF National Office wishes you and your families a wonderful Holiday season and a safe and prosperous New Year.
Posted in December 2011, Past Articles | Leave a commentGOLF TEACHING PRO COMING TO YOUR MAILBOX SOON
December 2, 2011The Winter 2012 edition of Golf Teaching Pro will be mailed beginning December 9 to all USGTF members. Please also remember that if you move, please keep the USGTF National Office updated with your current contact information so you can receive … Continue reading
Posted in December 2011, Past Articles | Tagged golf, Golf Teaching Pro, magazine, usgtf, winter issue | Leave a commentGREAT AMERICAN TEACHING PROFESSIONAL – SHAWN RAMIREZ
December 2, 2011Shawn Ramirez is a USGTF Level III teaching professional from Vero Beach, Florida. He is the father of seven and is also a licensed minister. His love for the game led him to the USGTF,
Posted in December 2011, Past Articles | Tagged academy fore golf, game, golf, love, minister, professional, shawn ramirez, usgtf, vero beach | Leave a comment2012 USGTF DUES WINNER
December 2, 2011USGTF Member, David Delcastillo from Nipomo, California was the winning recipient in the dues renewal giveaway.
Posted in December 2011, Past Articles | Leave a commentA DISCUSSION OF STACK & TILT
December 2, 2011When discussing uniformity in golf instruction, we cannot ignore the now-famous, if not infamous, “Stack & Tilt” swing techniques introduced to the golf world by Mike Plummer and Andy Bennett with a huge splash on the June 2007 cover of Golf … Continue reading
Posted in December 2011, Past Articles | Leave a commentINAUGURAL UNITED STATES MATCH PLAY CHAMPIONSHIP TO BE HELD IN MAY
December 2, 2011The inaugural United States Match Play Championship will be held May 7-11, 2012, at Indian Hills Golf Course in Fort Pierce, Florida. The event is open to all professional and amateur golfers nationwide.
Posted in December 2011, Past Articles | Tagged amateur, championship, golf, match play, members, nationwide, professional, usgtf | Leave a commentWILSON GOLF OFFERS NEW VIP PROGRAM
December 2, 2011Wilson Golf, a longtime industry partner and supporter of the USGTF, is now offering a new Wilson VIP program (www.WilsonVIP.com) to allow USGTF members
Posted in December 2011, Past Articles | Tagged discount, golf, usgtf, wilson | Leave a commentGREAT AMERICAN TEACHING PROFESSIONAL – BILL KROEN
December 2, 2011Bill Kroen is a longtime USGTF member who resides in Stuart, Florida. He is the author of the national bestselling “The Golf Tip A Day Calendar,” which has sold over a million copies.
Posted in December 2011, Past Articles | Tagged bestsellers, Bill Kroen, golf, golf author, The Golf Tip A Day, usgtf | Leave a commentGREAT AMERICAN TOURING PROFESSIONAL – CHARLIE SIFFORD
December 1, 2011He lost some of his best years to the PGA of America’s “Caucasians only” clause. But, he did not let that stop him from making a historical mark in the golf world. Charlie Sifford became the first black player to … Continue reading
Posted in December 2011, Past Articles | Leave a commentTHE HIDDEN REWARDS OF TEACHING
December 1, 2011At the end of a long day of golf, Zack was caught in a three way tie for first place. In order to win the class 4A district tournament and advance to the regional level,
Posted in December 2011, Past Articles | Tagged coaching, golf, golf team, high school, high school team, kids, play golf, students, teaching, usgtf | Leave a commentDOURIS PULLS OFF DOUBLE SWEEP AT US, WORLD GOLF TEACHERS CUPS®
November 1, 2011Cementing his status as the WGTF’s best player, Australian James Douris captured his fourth United States Golf Teachers Cup October 11-12 at Orange County National
Posted in November 2011, Past Articles | Leave a commentJERRY HAS MOORE LUCK THAN ANYONE, WINS CAR
November 1, 2011US and World Cup Super Senior stalwart Jerry Moore seems to have good fortune smile on him each and every time he tees it up in WGTF competitions.
Posted in November 2011, Past Articles | Leave a commentRECENT GOLF MANAGERS COURSE CONTINUES SUCCESS TREND
November 1, 2011The United States Golf Managers Association saw 18 new members attend the recent 3-day certification course held in Orlando, Florida.
Posted in November 2011, Past Articles | Leave a commentLEVEL IV COURSE IN PORT ST. LUCIE DRAWS A DIVERSE ENROLLMENT
November 1, 2011Nine different nations were represented at the recent Level IV Master Golf Teaching Professional® certification course in Port St. Lucie, Florida.
Posted in November 2011, Past Articles | Leave a commentUSA LESSONS AVAILABLE TO USGTF MEMBERS
November 1, 2011USA Lessons is a marketing program designed specifically for the sports professional. Their unique concept in
Posted in November 2011, Past Articles | Leave a commentGREAT AMERICAN TOURING PROFESSIONAL – ERIK COMPTON
November 1, 2011He hasn’t won a major championship. Nor has he even won an event on the PGA Tour. But Erik Compton is a champion in his
Posted in November 2011, Past Articles | Leave a commentGREAT AMERICAN TEACHING PROFESSIONAL – TONY WRIGHT
November 1, 2011Tony Wright has had a lifelong love for the game of golf. He was born in McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania, on August 3, 1949. He was a caddy at the St. Clair Country Club in Washington, Pennsylvania as a youth.
Posted in November 2011, Past Articles | Tagged anthony wright, country club, teaching professional, tony wright, usgtf | Leave a commentUSGTF EDITORAL – WHEN DID PAR 3’S BECOME PAR 5’S?
November 1, 2011I recently played one of those relatively new championship courses in town and all four par 3 holes ranged in distance from 220 yards to 247 yards. That’s from the white tees.
Posted in November 2011, Past Articles | Leave a commentHYUNDAI PARTNERS WITH USGTF AT US GOLF TEACHERS CUP
October 3, 2011USGTF member Brandon Lee, vice president of USGTF Foreign Language Courses, has arranged a sponsorship with the Hyundai car company for the upcoming
Posted in October 2011, Past Articles | Tagged golf, hole in one, hyundai, sponsor, sponsorship, tournament, us cup, usgtf | Leave a commentGREAT AMERICAN TOURING PROFESSIONAL – JULI INKSTER
October 3, 2011Very few professional golfers can defy Father Time, but the LPGA’s Juli Inkster seems to have pulled off the feat. Now 51 years old, the Hall of Famer
Posted in October 2011, Past Articles | Leave a commentUSGTF TRIP PLANNED FOR COLORADO IN 2012
October 3, 2011We are currently gauging interest in a USGTF members trip to Colorado for the summer of 2012. The time
Posted in October 2011, Past Articles | Leave a commentMIZUNO, A LONGTIME USGTF INDUSTRY PARTNER
October 3, 2011Mizuno Golf is one of the USGTF’s longest-running industry partners, and USGTF members have certainly benefited from the company’s support of the organization.
Posted in October 2011, Past Articles | Leave a commentUSGTF EDITORIAL – IF 12 HOLES BECOMES THE NEW 18, THEN IT’S TIME TO BIFURCATE THE RULES
October 3, 2011By Mike Stevens, USGTF Level III Member, Tampa, FL
Posted in October 2011, Past Articles | Tagged adapt, enjoyment, fun, generation, golf, golf game, hazard, lifestyles, new, nicklaus, recreation, rules, stroke, tournament, usgtf | Leave a commentALL WGTF MEMBERS WELCOME AT AUSTRALIAN GOLF TEACHERS CUP
September 30, 2011The annual Australian Golf Teachers Cup will be held at the Forest Resort Creswick in the state of Victoria near Ballarat on Monday, November 21, and Tuesday, November 22, just after the Presidents Cup.
Posted in October 2011, Past Articles | Tagged australia, president's cup cup, tournament, usgtf, wgtf | Leave a commentUSGTF HAS NEW LINE OF LEATHER ACCESSORIES
September 30, 2011The USGTF has acquired a new line of logoed leather accessories from Winston Collection. This entity specializes in high quality duffel bags,
Posted in October 2011, Past Articles | Tagged briefcases, duffel bags, golf, laptop cases, leather accessories, usgtf, wallets | Leave a commentPROMOTE YOUR PRODUCT
September 30, 2011Many USGTF members seem to come up with great golf related ideas and products. If you have developed a specific training aid, written a book, created a training video or something similar and would like to advertise or promote your … Continue reading
Posted in October 2011, Past Articles | Tagged advertise, aids, concepts, dvds, golf, ideas, training, training aids, usgtf | Leave a commentBUILDING THE USGTF BRAND – A TEAM EFFORT
September 1, 2011With technology rapidly changing, the USGTF has always embraced the latest in helping to promote
Posted in Past Articles, September 2011 | Tagged brand, golf, team, usgtf | Leave a commentWORLD GOLF TEACHERS CUP UPDATE
September 1, 2011Entries for the 10th biennial World Golf Teachers Cup and the 16th annual United States Golf Teachers Cup are coming into the USGTF National Office at an increasing pace. If you would like to participate in these two outstanding events, … Continue reading
Posted in Past Articles, September 2011 | Tagged golf, teaching professional, tournament, trophy, usgtf | Leave a commentUSGTF CENTRAL REGION CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS
September 1, 2011USGTF veteran teaching professional Keith Dunkelbarger, from Pekin, Illinois, won the 4th annual Central Region Championship on August 21st at Renwood Golf Course in
Posted in Past Articles, September 2011 | Tagged keith dunkelbarger, professional, renwood golf course, teaching, usgtf, veteran | Leave a commentSOUTHEAST REGION CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS
September 1, 2011Although a bit hot, you could not ask for better weather for this year’s version of the USGTF Southeast Region Championship. The Wildwood Country Club
Posted in Past Articles, September 2011 | Tagged carlos debarros, championship, crawfordville, event, mark harman, mike stevens, regional, southeast region, usgtf, wildwood country club | Leave a commentWORLD GOLF TEACHERS CUP – NEW WEBSITE
September 1, 2011The USGTF has launched a new website called www.WorldGolfTeachersCup.com. This tournament site will feature a live leader board and blog as well as up to date photos, videos and interviews along with archives from previous events.
Posted in Past Articles, September 2011 | Tagged golf, tournament, trohpy, usgtf, world golf teachers cup | Leave a commentGREAT AMERICAN TOURING PROFESSIONAL – KEEGAN BRADLEY
September 1, 2011What’s it like to win the first major championship in which you played? Since the dawn of the 20th century, only Francis Ouimet in 1913, Ben Curtis in 2003, and now Keegan Bradley know the answer to that question.
Posted in Past Articles, September 2011 | Tagged american touring professional, golf, keegan bradley, usgtf | Leave a commentUPCOMING USGTF LEVEL IV COURSES
September 1, 2011Each October the USGTF conducts two Level IV courses. One is conducted in Phoenix, Arizona and one in Port St. Lucie, Florida. These courses are the highest level of certification in the golf teaching industry.
Posted in Past Articles, September 2011 | Leave a commentGREAT AMERICAN TEACHING PROFESSIONAL – TRUMMIE HUDSON
September 1, 2011By Trummie Hudson, Level III member, Berea, Ohio I was born in Homestead, Florida, where my passions were boating and fishing. I moved to Ohio in 1966, and was 27 years old before I set foot on a golf … Continue reading
Posted in Past Articles, September 2011 | Tagged golf, member profile, teaching golf, trummie hudson, usgtf | Leave a commentPEREZ NAMED NEW USGTF NORTHWEST REGION DIRECTOR
September 1, 2011USGTF Master Golf Teaching Professional Jim Perez from Fresno, California, has been named as the new Northwest
Posted in Past Articles, September 2011 | Tagged golf, jim perez, nothwest region, tournament, usgtf | Leave a commentNEW DVD – GOLF PSYCHOLOGY FOR TEACHING PROFESSIONALS
September 1, 2011USGTF sport psychology consultant Dr. Gregg Steinberg’s expertise is on display in a new instructional DVD titled Golf Psychology for Golf Teaching Professionals, the latest in the USGTF instructional series. In the DVD, Dr. Steinberg gives golf teaching professionals insights
Posted in Past Articles, September 2011 | Tagged dvd, golf, golf psychology, gregg, instructional, sports, steinberg, teaching golf, usgtf | Leave a commentUSGTF SEEKING INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS FROM MEMBERS
September 1, 2011In an effort to further promote USGTF & WGTF Members worldwide, we are encouraging members to submit short instructional videos which we
Posted in Past Articles, September 2011 | Tagged golf, instructional, teaching, usgtf, video | Leave a commentCGTF’S TAM PROMOTES MANAGERS COURSE IN CHINA
September 1, 2011CGTF Master Teaching Professional Tommy Tam is shown in the accompanying photo promoting the United States Golf Managers Association to interested persons at Peking University in China.
Posted in Past Articles, September 2011 | Tagged china, club, golf, golf course, management, managers, tam, teaching, tommy, usgtf | Leave a commentSECRETS OF SPIDER CLOCK PUTTING
September 1, 2011When you are trying to get your students to learn how to read putting greens better I use a method that I have discovered that works great! Try to get your students to imagine the putting green like the … Continue reading
Posted in Past Articles, September 2011 | Tagged clock, golf, greens, putting, spider, teaching, usgtf | Leave a commentPEREZ SIGNS ON WITH CBS STATION
August 1, 2011USGTF Master Teaching Professional Jim Perez has signed with CBS47 in Fresno, California, to provide weekly on-air instruction. The spots are taped at the prestigious Copper River Country Club and are sponsored by
Posted in August 2011, Past Articles | Tagged benefits, cbs, fitness, golf, instructor, jim perez, mandarin, training, usgtf | Leave a commentTIMELESS TEACHING ADVICE…
August 1, 2011KNOW YOUR STUDENTS’ NAMES AND USE THEM We’ve all had it happen. Someone comes up to us and says, “Hey, Tom, how are you doing?”
Posted in August 2011, Past Articles | Tagged advice, golf, instruction, names, teaching, timeless, usgtf | Leave a commentADAM BARR / INDUSTRY VETERAN – CONNECTING THE DOTS AND BUILDING BRIDGES OF GOLF
August 1, 2011It is often said you can take the measure of a man (or woman) during
Posted in August 2011, Past Articles | Tagged adam barr, building, club, custom golf club, golf, miura golf, usgtf | Leave a commentUSGTF SUMMER TOURNAMENT ACTION
August 1, 2011The Central Region Championship will be held Saturday and Sunday, August 20-21, at Renwood Golf Course in Round Lake Beach, Illinois. The first day is a pro-am with three amateurs and one USGTF pro. Entry fee is
Posted in August 2011, Past Articles | Tagged central region, florida, golf, illinois, renwood golf club, southeast region, tournament, usgtf, wildwood country club | Leave a commentUSGTF MEMBER PROFILE – ANDREW LINCH
August 1, 2011I was born in 1962 in Lincoln, United Kingdom, a small manufacturing town and like many of my counterparts I
Posted in August 2011, Past Articles | Tagged andrew linch, barbados, caribbean, golf, professional, sports enthusiast | Leave a commentUSGTF MEMBER PENS NEW BOOK
August 1, 2011USGTF Level IV member Michael Wolf has written a new book titled The Driven Golfer – Building Your Method for Scratch Golf. Michael is the head professional
Posted in December 2011, Past Articles | Tagged driven golfer, golf, michawl wolf, new book, usgtf | Leave a commentCALLAWAY GOLF BENEFIT REVIEW
August 1, 2011The USGTF and Callaway Golf have had a long mutually beneficial partnership. Starting with founder Ely Callaway, Callaway Golf has always been a
Posted in August 2011, Past Articles | Tagged benefits, callaway, discount, golf, member, usgtf | Leave a commentSPAIN JOINS WORLD GOLF TEACHERS FEDERATION®
August 1, 2011WGTF Member Glenn Billington has made a formal request for the country of Spain to join the World Golf Teachers Federation.
Posted in August 2011, Past Articles | Tagged professional, spain, teaching, wgtf | Leave a commentUSGTF LAUNCHES NEW SOCIAL NETWORK FOR GOLFERS: WORLD GOLF ASSOCIATION.COM
August 1, 2011Since we all now live in a global community and golf is a game that is played worldwide,
Posted in November 2011, Past Articles | Tagged association, golf, network, social, usgtf, wga, wgtf, world, worldwide | Leave a commentNEWS FROM THE AMERICAN DISABLED GOLFERS ASSOCIATION: CHANGING LIVES ONE GOLFER AT A TIME
August 1, 2011The Stand Up and Play Foundation, a Florida based non-profit, is kicking off
Posted in August 2011, Past Articles | Tagged american, disabled, golfers, stand-up-and-play, veterans, wheelchair | Leave a commentGOLF COURSE INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY
August 1, 2011USGTF member Wendy Coe has recently contacted our office regarding her home course, Elkhorn Country Club.
Posted in August 2011, Past Articles | Tagged elkhorn, foreclosure, golf, golf club, investment, investor, usgtf member | Leave a commentGREAT AMERICAN TOUR PLAYER – NICK WATNEY
August 1, 2011A lot of people are wondering who the next great American player will be, but one player
Posted in August 2011, Past Articles | Tagged golf, nick watney, torrey pines, victory, watney | Leave a commentUSGTF ON FACEBOOK, TWITTER, USGTFMEMBERS.COM
August 1, 2011In this day and age of instant communications, the USGTF has taken full advantage
Posted in August 2011, Past Articles | Tagged facebook, network, social media, twitter | Leave a commentTEACHING STUDENT’S ABOUT PATIENCE
July 1, 2011By: Mike Levine USGTF Level IV Member Port St. Lucie, Florida Golf is a game of a lifetime…and you as a teacher of this amazing game
Posted in July 2011, Past Articles | Tagged awareness, fundamentals, golf, happy, lifetime, patience, secret, students, teaching, technique, usgtf | Leave a commentTEACHING ADVICE ON RHYTHM AND TEMPO
July 1, 2011When it comes to rhythm in the golf swing, many golfers are somewhat
Posted in July 2011, Past Articles | Tagged backswing, focus, golf, mechanics, rhythm, swing, tempo, tom wattson, usgtf | Leave a commentGREAT AMERICAN TEACHING PROFESSIONAL – MICHEAL CARSON
July 1, 2011After eight years in China’s business world, Micheal Carson (USGTF Level III, 2009) used the USGTF certification path to launch
Posted in July 2011, Past Articles | Tagged china, full swing, golf, mandarin, putting, shanghai, short game, teaching, teaching professional, usgtf | Leave a commentGREAT AMERICAN TOUR PLAYER – WALTER HAGEN
July 1, 2011Everyone knows that Walter Hagen was a great showman, but what gets
Posted in July 2011, Past Articles | Tagged bobby jones, golf, great american tour player, hagen, professionals, putt, us open, usgtf | Leave a commentUSGTF-CHINA GOLF TEACHERS CUP HELD IN SHANGHAI
July 1, 2011Tainma Golf & Country Club in Shanghai, China, hosted the 2nd annual USGTF-China Golf
Posted in July 2011, Past Articles | Leave a commentFIRST BULGARIAN GOLF TEACHERS FEDERATION TOURNAMENT HELD
July 1, 2011Golfers from the USA, Netherlands, Serbia, Czech Republic, Indonesia, and of course Bulgaria participated in the
Posted in July 2011, Past Articles | Leave a commentGOLF MANAGEMENT DVD’s AVAILABLE
July 1, 2011Six new informational DVDs are now available from the United States Golf Managers Association
Posted in July 2011, Past Articles | Leave a commentUSGTF MEMBER SAVOY INSTRUMENTAL IN JUNIOR GOLF
July 1, 2011USGTF member Ray Savoy is the founder and golf programming director of the Langston Junior Boys
Posted in July 2011, Past Articles | Leave a commentNIKE GOLF DISCOUNT REVIEW
July 1, 2011Longtime USGTF industry partner Nike Golf offers USGTF members the opportunity to purchase Nike products
Posted in July 2011, Past Articles | Leave a commentUSGTF EDITORIALS AND MEMBERS FORUM
July 1, 2011The USGTF is now producing many thought provoking monthly editorials,
Posted in July 2011, Past Articles | Leave a commentGreat American Tour Player – Bubba Watson
June 1, 2011When you think of schools that have produced Tour players, you automatically
Posted in June 2011, Past Articles | Leave a commentBridgestone Golf Well-Received Among USGTF Members
June 1, 2011New USGTF industry partner Bridgestone Golf has been well-received
Posted in June 2011, Past Articles | Leave a commentNew Instruction DVD Now Out
June 1, 2011The USGTF is pleased to offer another in a series of instructional DVDs.
Posted in June 2011, Past Articles | Leave a commentNews From United States Golf Managers Association
June 1, 2011The United States Golf Managers Association certification course originally
Posted in June 2011, Past Articles | Leave a commentGreat American Teaching Professional – Meredith Kirk
June 1, 2011It hasn’t taken long for Meredith Kirk from Murrell’s Inlet, South Carolina, to have a strong impact
Posted in June 2011, Past Articles | Leave a commentNational Golf Teachers Appreciation Day
June 1, 2011Sunday, July 31, has been designated this year’s Golf Teachers Appreciation Day.
Posted in June 2011, Past Articles | Leave a commentExclusive Pro-Am Invitation
June 1, 2011Mark your calendar and join us in sunny San Diego for the most PRO
Posted in June 2011, Past Articles | Leave a commentGolf is Alive and Well in St. Lucia
June 1, 2011St. Lucia, home of the International PGA, is also home to some of the most
Posted in June 2011, Past Articles | Leave a comment2011 USGTF Central Region Championship
June 1, 2011SITE: Renwood GC 701 E. Shorewood Rd Round Lake Beach, IL 60073 (847)231-4711 Host Pro: Mike Perez…USGTF Member
Posted in June 2011, Past Articles | Leave a commentGreat American Teaching Professional – Gary Cricks
May 30, 2011Gary Cricks is a Level III USGTF member, and currently the director of fitting and a certified swing coach at GolfTEC in Arlington, Virginia.
Posted in Past Articles | Leave a commentUSGTF Welcomes Bridgestone as New Industry Partner
May 29, 2011Bridgestone Golf joins a long list of USGTF industry partners.
Posted in Past Articles | Leave a commentSehne Wins Affiliates/Associates Golf Teachers Cup
May 28, 2011Peter Sehne, from Dalton, Pennsylvania, captured the inaugural Affiliates/Associates Golf
Posted in Past Articles | Leave a commentGreat American Tour Player – Ted Kroll
May 27, 2011The past few months, we have been bringing you profiles of players almost everyone has
Posted in Past Articles | Leave a commentMay Teaching Tip of the Month
May 26, 2011Have you ever adjusted a student’s grip, only to have him or her revert back to their old grip
Posted in Past Articles | Leave a commentSummer Edition of Golf Teaching Pro Coming Soon
May 25, 2011The Summer 2011 edition of Golf Teaching Pro will be mailed soon, with the feature
Posted in Past Articles | Leave a commentUSGTF Monthly Editorial – Time for the US Open to Become more Open
May 20, 2011Back in the 1980s and before, it was common to see a scoring summary from
Posted in Past Articles | Leave a commentHAVE YOU RENEWED YOUR USGTF MEMBERSHIP FOR 2012?
May 1, 2011Renew and take full advantage of the following benefits: Equipment Personal Use Programs with major manufacturers saving up to 50% below wholesale on many products.
Posted in December 2011, Past Articles | Leave a commentGREAT AMERICAN TOUR PLAYER – DUSTIN JOHNSON
April 14, 2011If the modern professional game is about power, Dustin Johnson’s name has to be in the discussion.
Posted in April 2011, Past Articles | Leave a commentUSGTF STUDIO NOW UP AND RUNNING
April 14, 2011A new Instructional DVD Production Studio has been created at USGTF national headquarters, and
Posted in April 2011, Past Articles | Leave a commentUNITED STATES GOLF MANAGERS ASSOCIATION SEMINAR A GREAT SUCCESS
April 14, 2011Golf teaching professionals entering the golf management
Posted in April 2011, Past Articles | Leave a commentUSGTF JAPAN MEMBERS IN OUR THOUGHTS
April 14, 2011The terrible recent earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear disasters in Japan are certainly on the
Posted in April 2011, Past Articles | Leave a commentGREAT AMERICAN GOLF TEACHING PROFESSIONAL – JOHN COPELAND
April 14, 2011Each month the USGTF features an individual profile of a teaching
Posted in April 2011, Past Articles | Leave a commentSPRING DISCOUNTS!
March 14, 2011USGTF Logoed short sleeve shirts by Ashworth – 100% cotton
Posted in March, Past Articles | Leave a commentACCENTURE MATCH PLAY
March 14, 2011It used to be that the Masters was considered the “real”
Posted in March, Past Articles | Leave a commentUSGTF LIABILITY INSURANCE FOR 2011
March 14, 2011Liability insurance through Bollinger, Inc., for the year March 1, 2011
Posted in March, Past Articles | Leave a commentHOME OF AUSTRIAN GOLF TEACHERS FEDERATION TO GET NEW
March 14, 201118 Austrian Golf Teachers Federation president
Posted in March, Past Articles | Leave a commentTEACHING JUNIOR GOLF TIPS NOW AVAILABLE
March 14, 201132 Great Tips for teaching junior golfers that many teaching professionals
Posted in March, Past Articles | Leave a commentGREAT AMERICAN TOURING PROFESSIONAL PROFILE – JOHNNY MILLER
March 14, 2011A generation of younger fans knows him as that opinionated announcer on NBC golf telecasts,
Posted in March, Past Articles | Leave a commentAFFILIATES/ASSOCIATES CUP DEADLINE APPROACHING – AND A SPECIAL EVENT FOR LEVEL III AND IV MEMBERS
March 14, 2011The entry deadline for the inaugural Affiliates/Associates Golf Teachers Cup is
Posted in March, Past Articles | Leave a commentNATIONAL HICKORY CHAMPION CROWNED
March 14, 2011From www.USProHickory.com: “Battling wind and length, Leroux Ferreira from Kingwood,
Posted in March, Past Articles | Leave a commentUSGTF MEMBER BUSY WITH SPECIAL OLYMPICS COACHING DUTIES
March 14, 2011USGTF member Pat Church will be representing Team USA in the
Posted in March, Past Articles | Leave a commentFeatured USGTF Teaching Professional – LINDA EDWARDS
March 14, 2011There’s an old saying in golf – “Tee it high and let it fly!”
Posted in March, Past Articles | Leave a commentGOLF ON TELEVISION
February 8, 2011In our modern iPad, iPhone world, it seems that information overload is everywhere. This also seems to apply to golf on television.
Posted in February, Past Articles | Leave a commentUSGTF PRESENCE ON YOUTUBE
February 8, 2011Your Golf Tips Required!
Posted in February, Past Articles | Leave a commentUPCOMING USGTF CERTIFICATION COURSES
February 8, 2011As a reminder for those of you who are interested in upgrading your membership,
Posted in February, Past Articles | Leave a commentRULES AND CLUBFITTING COURSE AT WORLD GOLF TEACHERS CUP®
February 8, 2011A 2-hour rules and a 2-hour clubfitting clinic
Posted in February, Past Articles | Leave a commentUSGTF MEMBER WINS DUES FOR THE YEAR
February 8, 2011Congratulations to USGTF member Poon Kon Hoo from The Woodlands
Posted in February, Past Articles | Leave a comment$500 PRIZE FOR BEST GOLF TEACHING PHOTO!
February 8, 2011The USGTF is always on the lookout for great golf teaching photographs,
Posted in February, Past Articles | Leave a commentFEATURED USGTF GOLF TEACHING PROFESSIONAL
February 8, 2011Each month the USGTF features an individual profile of a teaching professional
Posted in February, Past Articles | Leave a commentGREAT AMERICAN TOUR PLAYER RICKIE FOWLER
February 8, 2011There’s a perception that today’s tour players’ swings all look the same
Posted in February, Past Articles | Leave a commentUSGTF MEMBER NAMED GENERAL MANAGER
February 8, 2011USGTF member, Young Hu has been recently named the
Posted in February, Past Articles | Leave a commentAFFILIATES/ASSOCIATES GOLF TEACHERS CUP UPDATE
February 8, 2011The inaugural Affiliates/Associates Golf Teachers Cup will be held Friday,
Posted in February, Past Articles | Leave a commentPRO-AM EVENT IN CALIFORNIA
February 8, 2011A $2,500 Professional appearance fee is guaranteed
Posted in February, Past Articles | Leave a commentT-GOLF – A NEW WAY TO TEACH BEGINNERS
January 8, 2011T-Golf® is introducing a new era in golf instruction and playability.
Posted in January 2011, Past Articles | Leave a commentUNITED STATES PROFESSIONAL HICKORY CHAMPIONSHIP
January 8, 2011Experience old style golf and get a new appreciation for the game.
Posted in January 2011, Past Articles | Leave a commentUNITED STATES GOLF MANAGERS ASSOCIATION FOR 2011
January 5, 2011With its new streamlined three-day courses, the United States Golf Managers Association
Posted in January 2011, Past Articles | Leave a commentUS AND WORLD GOLF TEACHERS CUPS DATES ANNOUNCED
January 4, 2011The 10th biennial World Golf Teachers Cup, the 16th annual United States Golf
Posted in January 2011, Past Articles | Leave a commentWinter Edition of Golf Teaching Pro Out Now
January 3, 2011The Winter 2011 edition of Golf Teaching Pro is now in the mail
Posted in January 2011, Past Articles | Leave a commentCallaway Golf Renews Personal Use Discount Program
January 2, 2011Callaway Golf, a longtime industry partner of the USGTF
Posted in January 2011, Past Articles | Leave a commentHappy New Year
January 1, 2011On behalf of the entire staff at the USGTF National Office, we would like to
Posted in January 2011, Past Articles | Leave a comment
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