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Several Articles from our current Summer Issue 2012:

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	President's  Message
	Teaching Golf Since the Advent of the Comp uter by Sally J. Sportsman
	Teaching Today by John Savage
	By The Rules
	My Perspective: What It Takes to Get Good at Golf by Mark Harman
	Importance of Participating in USGTF Events
	Modern vs. Old: Teaching Gone Full Circle by Dave Hill
	John Means, Jr.: Defining A Coach’s Career, Part 2 by Sally J. Sportsman
	New Technology for Golf Club Managers by Imogen Reed
	The Hidden Rewards of Teaching by Ben Bryant
	How Altitude Affects Distance
	My Experience with the PGA of America App renticeship Program by Tom Bradshaw
	Faults and Cures: Shanking
	Hitting It Longer: The Lag Myth by Dave Hill
	Laws, Principles, and Training Aids by Dr. Gary Wiren
	Dominant Tendencies Under Pressure
	My Passion for Teaching by Steve Williams
	The Changing Nature of the Golf Club Professional by Geoff Bryant
	Connecting Dots and Aromatherapy by Norm Crerar
	Playing Psychology from The Pros
	US Cup Returns to Las Vegas Area
	Pros Gather to Honor Past Champ ions and Origins of American Golf at USGTF -Sponsored Hickory Championship by Mike Stevens
	Teaching Corporate Golf by Russ Gorman
	USGTF Member News
	International News

Several Articles from our Past  Winter Issue 2012:

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	President's  Message
	Uphill Downhill Shots… More or Less
	State of the Game by Geoff Bryant
	Power in Golf by Christopher Warner
	Brief USGTF Timeline
	The Quest to Be Sneaky Long
	How We Hold The Club by Douglas Gray
	Golf’s Embedded Ball Rule Often Misunderstood
	Honorary Member, United States Golf Teachers Federation®: Lifelong Passion for Teaching Defines Coach’s Career by Sally J. Sportsman
	Your Students Aren’t Your Sounding Board
	USTGF Editorials
	The Art of Humility
	Bottle This! by Norm Crerar
	Teaching Bunker Play: The Wyatt/Kroll Method by Mark Harman
	The Golf Teaching Professional: Preserving Golf’s Legacy by Sally J. Sportsman
	The Comeback of Unique Swings on Tour
	A Golf Story by Mike Stevens
	Hickory and US Professional Hickory Championship Tournaments
	Teaching Patience to Your Students by Mike Levine
	Douris Pulls Off Double-Sweep in US/World Golf Teachers Cups
	Do You Have What It Takes To Be A Golf Club Manager and Leader? by Dr. Patrick J. Montana
	Physics, Psychology, Physiology: T he Three “P”s of Golf by Brandon Lee
	Philosophy for the Ages
	A Father’s Dream Becomes A Teacher’s Challenge by Marty Myers with Scott McAlarney
	Get Your Students Into The Zone by Dr. Gregg Steinberg
	Product Reviews
	Historic Gettysburg Area to Host 2nd Annual Affiliates/Associates Golf Teachers Cup
	A Different Kind of Lesson by Steve Stellini
	Special Olympics Coaching A Special Calling
	Inaugural United States Match Play Championship®
	Playing Golf Worldwide
	USGTF Member News
	International News

Several Articles from our Past Summer Issue 2011:

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	The Future of Teaching Golf
	All About Teaching the Chip Shot
	Golf Accordion Effect
	Well-Intentioned Over Teaching
	Teaching with the New Ball Flight Laws
	Business Results in Golf Management
	Perceptual Swing Changes
	Golf Strategy as it Pertains to Business ....and Vice Versa
	Teaching Women Golfers
	The Golf Club Manger and the Club Superintendent
	Clubfitting Basics for the Driver
	Billy Casper: A Man of Faith, Family and Golf
	Customized Putting
	Member Profiles
	CGTF Membership News
	USGTF Membership News
	International News

Several Articles from our Past Winter Issue 2011:

	President's  Message	Please click here to view the magazine page by page.
	Chi Chi Rodriguez© – Golf’s Ultimate Showman
	Richards Shakes Runner-Up Label, Wins US Cup
	Why America is Behind in Wheelchair Golf…
	Grab This! by Norm Crerar
	Senior Richardson Makes History in Taking 2010 Canadian Golf Teachers Cup
	Psychology of Teaching by Bob Toski
	My Quest for Excellence and What You Can Learn From It by Mark Harman
	Golf From A Beginner’s Perspective by Marsha Robinson
	Fixing A Student's Slice
	The “Secret”… and How It Helped Me Win the National Hickory Championship by Mike Stevens
	Helping Your Students to Triggerize Their Golf Games by Gregg Steinberg
	Golf Management Taught by Golf Managers!
	It Happens to the Best of Us!
	Setting Up for Success or Failure by Mark Harman
	Teaching Them Young by Tim Hofstetter
	Snap Away Those Negative Thoughts
	Common Rules – Misconceptions and Violations
	Winnett Named USGTF Scholarship Winner
	10 Members Inducted into USGTF 2010 Hall of Fame
	WGTF Announces Top 100 Teachers
	WGTF & USGTF Membership News
	International Member Profiles

Several Articles from our Past Summer Issue 2010:

	President's  Message	Please click here to view the magazine page by page.
	Jack Nicklaus - Golf's Golden Bear
	Golf Course Design - What Makes a Good Test
	Five Strategic Questions Every Golf Manager Should Know
	A Challenge to Golf Course Owners
	A Review of Teaching Techniques
	Fixing a Student's Hook
	Teaching Amputee Golfers
	Balance is the Key to Great Ball Striking
	How I Teach Golf
	The Evolution of the Golf Swing as Dictated by Equipment
	Byron Nelson on Teaching Golf
	Member Profiles
	USGTF Membership News
	International News

Several Articles from our Past Winter Issue 2010:

	President's  Message	Please click here to view the magazine page by page.
	Teaching and Playing Golf
	Are Your Teaching Belief Systems Accurate?
	Professional Courtesy on Playing and Teaching
	A Game of Controlled Emotions
	Lesson Rates From Around the World
	So You Wanna Play Pro Golf?
	The History of Women in Golf
	Genuine Improvement Requires and Investment in Time
	Description of USGTF Levels and Identification
	Know Your Turf
	The South African Golf Experience
	Member Profiles
	USGTF Membership News
	International News

Click the magazine cover below to view our past Summer Issue 2009:

	President's  Message	Please click here to view the magazine page by page.
	Marketing Your Teaching in Today's Economy
	Slow Down Tips
	Words of Wisdom
	4 C’s That Can Turn Your Student's Game Around
	The Worst Shot in Golf
	Honored Master
	Scoring Eagles! Driving Results in Golf, Business, & Life
	African-Americans and Discrimination in Golf
	The Modern Swing is the Least Modern by Mike Stevens
	The Four Stages of Learning
	If You Were a Golf Course Manager, How Would You Respond to the Following Scenarios?
	A Launch Monitor's Influence on Teaching: How You Can Improve a Player's Numbers...
	Member Profiles
	USGTF Membership News
	International News

Several Articles from our past Winter Issue 2009:

	President's Message	Please click here to view the magazine page by page.
	What The Public Wants From Golf Lessons
	The Commonality of All Teaching Systems by Mark harmon
	Identifying a Student's Learning Style by Dr. Tom Kubistant, CSP
	The WGTF Member Forum
	Callaway Golf VIP Program
	13th Annual United States Golf Teachers Cup Recap
	More Questions From Regular Golfers, Parts 4 of 4
	A Whimsical Look at Why an 8,000-Yard Course Will Soon be a Standard by Mike Stevens
	The Skill of Putting People at Ease by Mark Harmon
	Let me Give You a Tip by Norm Crerar
	The Driver and the Student
	Ernest Jones: Remarkable Teacher, Remarkable Man by Brian Wooley
	European Golf Teachers Cup
	World Golf Teachers Cup® 2009
	Dr. Paul Hurrion: Europe's Top Putting Coach
	World Golf Teachers Appreciation Day
	Individual USGTF Member Plaques
	USGTF Professional Awards Announced
	Member Profiles
	USGTF Membership News
	International News

 

Several Articles from our past Summer Issue 2008:

	President's Message
	Teacher Talk: What Is The Best Putting grip?
	Strategies On The Lesson Tee by John Savage
	Interesting Facts About The Industry In Which We Work
	More Questions From Regular Clients, Parts 3 of 4
	Unique Rulings In Golf
	Boosting Your Teaching Business
	Keeping Pace With Technology by Jeff Jackson
	The Modern Swing- Part 1: Tiger’s Modern Swing Setup by John Andrisani
	The Modern Swing- Part 2: Tiger’s Modern Backswing and Downswing by John Andrisani
	Golf Is An Approach Shot Game by Mark Harman
	Historically Speaking: From Baffy toBertha… Have We Over-Reacted to the Evolution? by Mike Stevens
	The Delicate Subject Of Cheating by Edward Verstraten
	The Station
	Shareable Quotes
	The United States Golf Teachers Cup®
	Member Profiles
	USGTF Membership News
	International News

 

Several Articles from our past Winter/Spring Issue 2008:

	President's Message
	More Questions from Regular Clients
	Slice Solutions
	World Golf Teachers Cup…Results
	Historically Speaking
	In Memorium… Julius Richardson
	Michigan Defends Kelly Cup
	Teacher Talk: What’s So Great About Tiger’s Swing Technique… and Why?
	Trinidad and Tobago's Golf Future Looks Bright
	Renovating... Golf Clichés
	Teaching the Lob Shot
	Postcards from the Past... The Life and Books of Harry Vardon
	The Quality of a Students Transition Move
	Member Profiles
	USGTF Membership News
	International News

Several Articles from our past Fall Issue 2007:

	President's Message
	What’s Your Favorite Golf Instructional Book and Why?
	Teaching Sand Shots
	Golf’s Word of Fairness
	We Are Pleased To Accept Your Entry
	Taking A Page From Our Certification Course
	Postcards From The Past
	American Sign Language
	Recent Constant Contact Newsletter and Members’ Responses
	Taking the Challenge of Refining Feedback
	You May Not Be Tiger Woods, But You Are A Golfing Brand
	Teaching Research
	Get Real With Your Students
	Swing Changes
	Honored Master
	Member Profiles
	USGTF Membership News
	International News

Several Articles from our past Spring/Summer Issue 2007:

	President's Message
	Zach Johnson – Master's Champion: Golf's Rocketman
	Confessions of a Golf Teaching Professional
	Jekyll and Hyde
	USGTF Presents Master the Mental Game
	World Golf Teachers Cup Week
	Michelle Wie's Power-Swing Technique: An Analysis / Part 2
	What's New For Teaching Pros
	Breaking Barriers
	Bob Toski, Hall of Fame Teacher, Part 2
	Teaching Golf Online…USGTF Leading the Way
	Member Profiles
	MEMBERSHIP NEWS
	International News

Several Articles from our past Winter Issue 2007:

	Commentary - President's Message
	Older...Perhaps Wiser
	The Self-Conscious Student
	Teaching Recognition
	Michelle Wie's Power Swing Technique: An Analysis (Part 1 of 4)
	Setup Indigestion
	NASA-Style Technology Meets The Game of Golf
	US Golf Teachers Cup: Douris Prevails in 4-Hole Playoff
	Continuing Education
	International News

Several Articles from our past Fall Issue 2006:

	Commentary - President's Message
	Great Teaching Analogies
	My US Open Qualifying Experience
	Joe Norwood: The Semi-Mysterious Golf Instructor
	Skiing Lessons for Golf Teachers
	Golf Equipment and the Teacher
	Geometric Putting: A Different Approach
	Teaching Insight: An Analysis of Tiger Woods' New Swing
	Thoughts on Lesson Planning
	International News Part I
	International News Part II
	WGTF Membership Cards Now Available
	USGTF Clubfitters Diploma Course

Several Articles from our past Spring Issue 2006:

	Commentary - President's Message
	Our National Event: Harman Captures Fifth US Golf Teachers Cup
	11th Annual US Golf Teachers Cup: It's Viva Las Vegas, Baby!
	Teaching Insight: Daly's Dynamite Lob-Wedge Game
	Equipment Insight: History of the Three Wedges
	On Not Giving Up
	Keeping Fit: What Am I Doing Wrong?
	Teaching Insight: An Analysis of Tiger Woods' New Swing
	Never Stop Learning
	MentalRules for Teaching Golf and Other Thoughts
	The Plane Truth (Part II)
	Tax Tips for Golf Teaching Professionals
	International News Part I
	International News Part II

Several Articles from our past Fall Issue 2005:

	Commentary - President's Message
	10th ANNUAL UNITED STATES GOLF TEACHERS CUP RESULTS
	Teaching Low-Handicap Players
	Defining Today's Golf Teaching Professional
	Avdice: To Give or Not To Give...That is the Question
	National Hickory Champion: Almost Heaven (West Virginia and Hickory Golf)
	Why Don't More Women Teach Golf?
	Kellison: First Recipient of USGTF Scholarship
	Less is More: Common Sense Teaching
	The Best are Never Satisfied
	The Challenge of Teaching Culturally Diverse Societies
	Teaching Insight Part I: The Plane Truth
	The Changing Face of Golf Instruction (Part V)
	Thank You, Old School

Several Articles from our past Spring/Summer Issue 2005:

	Commentary - President's Message
	International News
	10th UNITED STATES GOLF TEACHERS CUP
	Teaching Research
	The Father of Golf Instruction
	Timeless Advise for Beginners
	Winning Ways of Golf's "Walrus"
	Cheating at Golf
	USGTF Announces College Scholarship Program
	World Golf Teachers Cup Diary and Photo Spread
	The Changing Face of Golf Instruction

Several Articles from our past Winter Issue 2005:

	Commentary - President's Message
	The Playing Lesson
	Old Dogs, New Tricks - No Bones About It!
	Model Golf: Setting the Standard
	My Trip to Ireland: A Memorable Journey
	Teaching Tips from Tom Purnell
	Teaching Golf in Any Language
	The Changing Face of Golf Instruction
	2004 United States Golf Teachers Cup Story and Results
	Golfing with a Champion

Several Articles from our past Fall Issue 2004:

	President's Message
	The Importance of the First Lesson
	Golf Lessons from a Students Point of View
	Teaching Remedies - Giving Your Students the Right Dose
	Evelate Your Knowledge - A Must Have Book from USGTF!

Several Articles from our past Spring/Summer Issue 2004:

	President's Message
	USGTF Celebrates
	Why the Open Stance?
	5 Common Mistakes Teaching Professionals Make
	Angle of Attack
	The Changing Face of Golf Instruction
	Unique Ways to Market Yourself Online as a Golf Teaching Professional
	When Your Students Ask...
	International News - Canada, South Australia, Great Britain, Germany
	International News - Brazil, India, Taiwan, Mexico

Several Articles from our past Winter Issue 2004:

 

	President's Message
	Tall Students vs. Short Students - What You Need To Know
	Teaching Golf and Human Behavior
	The Nicklaus Way
	6th Biennial World Golf Teachers Cup
	Are New Drivers Getting Better?
	Learning from Ski Teaching Professionals - Part II
	Indoor Teaching
	Matching Golf Shafts to Your Students
	What do all those gadgets do?

Several Articles from our past Fall Issue 2003:

	President's Message
	Learning From Ski Teaching Professionals - Part I
	Evolution of the Golf Swing
	Know Your Cups
	Adding Spice to Your Lessons
	"Entoosiasm"
	Shanks Have Your Students Down?
	Member Profiles - Tim Castle
	Member Profiles - John Esposito
	Member Profiles - Beau Ketchum
	Member Profiles - Rich Scott
	International News - Canada, Australia, Philippines, Great Britain, Germany
	International News - Kenya, Brazil, India, South Africa, Taiwan, Korea

Several Articles from our past Spring/Summer Issue 2003:

	President's Message
	Why I Teach Golf
	The Technology of Teaching
	Can Teaching Pros Play Competitive Golf and Still Remain Sociable?
	World Golf Teachers Cup and Conference - Orlando, Florida (Nov 16-19, 2003)
	Letter To The Golf Channel Hierarchy from Geoff Bryant, USGTF President
	Member Profiles - Cookie Boyd
	Member Profiles - Rick Chandler
	Member Profiles - Bill Evans
	Member Profiles - Booth Kates
	International News - Canada, Australia, Mexico, Germany, England
	International News - Kenya, Brazil, India, Great Britain, South Africa, Taiwan

Several Articles from our past Winter Issue 2003:

	President's Message
	The Five Links in the Chain of Learning Golf
	Are You A True Professional? (2 Page Feature)
	The Part Time Teaching Professional
	Still Learning from Harvey
	Viewpoint on the USGTF National Golf Teaching Seminar
	International News - Canada, Australia, China/Hong Kong, England, Germany
	International News - Mexico, Kenya, Japan, India, Pakistan
	Member Profiles - Marc Gelbke
	Member Profiles - Kevin Bohach

Several Articles from our past Fall Issue 2002: