The Nation’s Largest Organization of Certified Golf Teaching Professionals
The United States Golf Teachers Federation® trains and certifies golf teaching professionals. Established in 1989, it is the largest national organization of certified golf teaching professionals in the world.
The USGTF educational theme is that of progressive learning. We incorporate three levels of certification for the golf teaching professional. You may select one of the first two levels of certification in order to progress comfortably at your own pace (the third level is reserved for fully-certified USGTF members). We offer an online option (Associate Member) or a four-day on-site option (Certified Golf Teaching Professional®).
USGTF Associate Teaching Certification
This online course qualifies you to effectively teach beginning to intermediate golfers. One of the advantages of taking the online course is that it allows you the opportunity to review and understand the information at your own pace. During the course, you will learn all aspects of teaching the game including the full swing, faults and cures, short game, rules of golf, ball flight laws, golf psychology, clubfitting, video analysis, and marketing techniques.
USGTF Certified Golf Teaching Professional® Certification
At the four-day on-site USGTF Certified Golf Teaching Professional® course, you will learn all aspects of teaching the game including the full swing, faults and cures, short game, rules of golf, ball flight laws, golf psychology, clubfitting, video analysis, and marketing techniques. Certified Golf Teaching Professionals will be able to effectively teach all phases of the game, from beginning to advanced players.
USGTF Master Golf Teaching Professional® Certification
A USGTF Master Golf Teaching Professional® certification is the highest level of attainment in the golf teaching industry. Master Golf Teaching Professionals have demonstrated a teaching acumen and ability of the highest order. All USGTF members who have been a Certified Golf Teaching Professional® for a minimum of twelve months may become a Master Golf Teaching Professional.
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| Location | Date |
|---|---|
| Fort Pierce, FL | Jan. 20 - 23 |
| Las Vegas, NV | Feb. 17-20 |
| Houston, TX | Mar. 10-13 |
| Las Vegas, NV | Mar. 17-20 |
| Fort Pierce, FL | Mar. 17-20 |
| Las Vegas, NV | April 14-17 |
| Princeton, NJ | May 5-8 |
| Las Vegas, NV | May 12-15 |
| Fort Pierce, FL | May 19-22 |
| Fort Pierce, FL | July 21-24 |
| Las Vegas, NV | Sept. 8-11 |
| Princeton, NJ | Sept. 8-11 |
| Fort Pierce, FL | Sept. 22-25 |
| Houston, TX | Sept. 29 - Oct. 2 |
| Las Vegas, NV | Oct. 20-23 |
| Fort Pierce, FL | Nov. 10-13 |
| Las Vegas, NV | Nov. 10-13 |
| Las Vegas, NV | Dec. 8-11 |
The USGTF Provides The Profession of a Lifetime®
The USGTF’s certification course provides students with practical guidance skills and theories, as well as liberal arts and character training, through systematic golf theory training that golf leaders must equip through golf teaching methods and practical tests. In the golf industry sector, tour pros, instructors, journalists, golf commentators, professors, etc. are enabling key activities to lead the American golf industry in many areas.
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Golf Teaching Pro® Magazine
Golf Teaching Pro is a professional magazine that keeps the members of the United States Golf Teachers Federation informed on the latest up-to-date teaching methodology, member benefits, tournament information, and ongoing education. It is the official international member publication of the World Golf Teachers Federation and is distributed to all member nations and translated into many languages.
The publication circulation exceeds 35,000 each issue. For information on advertising, please contact info@usgtf.com.
Articles
- The Rules Of Golf All Teaching Professionals Should Know
- Essential Requirements To Be A Successful Golf Teacher
- What Hole Are You On?
- The Correa Family Legacy: Three Generations Of Professional Golfers
- What Does The Future Hold For The Golf Industry After COVID-19?
- Teaching Athletic Motion
- Continuing Evolution Of A Golf Teacher
- Keep The Ball Rolling
- Why Not Ball Flight Laws?
- The Odds Were Always In His Favor