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Category Archives: Teacher Talk

PLAYING BETTER GOLF IS UP TO YOU

Posted on by Mike Stevens, USGTF Level Ill Member

In many places around the country, the golf season is just getting underway. Clubs are coming out of their hibernating places such as garages or attics, club lockers, or car trunks. And, the quest for the perfect golf swing begins … Continue reading

SELLING YOUR TALENT!

Posted on by Thomas Wartelle, USGTF Level IV Member

As golf teaching professionals, it is important to have highly developed technical knowledge and teaching skills.  However, we must be able to sell that skill (lessons) to be financially successful.  Therefore, it is important to market yourself as a golf … Continue reading

The rules and etiquette for the golf instructor

Posted on by Thomas Wartelle, USGTF Level IV Member

The golf teaching professional should teach and set an example of the proper etiquette on the golf course.   In the USGA and Royal & Ancient Golf Club of Saint Andrews rulebook, the section on etiquette is only a few pages.  … Continue reading

Lower Your Score by Working Back from 100 Yards

Posted on by Arlen Bento, USGTF Level IV Member

I wanted to share with you a great way to get your game sharp in a hurry.  This is one of the games that we play on my golf teams in Florida. Find a course that allows you to practice on … Continue reading

USGTF – Stewards of the game

Posted on by David Hill, USGTF Level IV Member

I have a bone to pick. It’s with us, the golf professionals. There was a time when we were the stewards of the game.  The first golf professional, Alan Robertson of St. Andrews, was the best player of his era, … Continue reading

Play the front tees to go low

Posted on by Cole Golden, USGTF Level IV Member

All players have a comfort zone when playing the game.  However, when you stray from the zone, say when you’re on pace to break 100 for the first time, or when you’re several under par early during a round, it’s … Continue reading