April 2014

1 Apr 2014 Corina Pelloni

April 30th is National Golf Teachers Appreciation Day

Wednesday, April 30th, is National Golf Teachers Appreciation Day. The concept was developed by the USGTF to honor the role that golf teachers play, not only in the game of golf, but in the lives of their students.  Readmore

1 Apr 2014 Corina Pelloni

Southwest Region Championship Results

By Bruce Sims, USGTF Southwest Region Director The tournament was a hit. We had three guest speakers the first morning, and we were going to play the first round but weather intervened, and the field elected to play 36 on Monday. Readmore

1 Apr 2014 Corina Pelloni

USGTF Remaining Tournament Schedule For 2014

The inaugural USGTF Northwest Region Championship will be held Monday, May 12, at Ridgecreek Golf Club in Fresno, California. This 18-hole event will have play in Open, Senior (50+), and Super Senior (60+) divisions. Readmore

1 Apr 2014 Corina Pelloni

“Pro” File – Touring Professional Peter Thomson

Many modern golf fans are aware that Tom Watson has won five British Open championships, but in a previous generation, another man also accomplished the feat. Readmore

1 Apr 2014 Corina Pelloni

Social Media Update

The USGTF has several social media sites that allow members to keep in touch with the USGTF and their fellow professionals. On Facebook, the USGTF can be found at https://www.facebook.com/USGolfTeachersFed?ref=hl .  Readmore

1 Apr 2014 Corina Pelloni

Mental Rules for Teaching Golf on Sale in April; Webinar Still Available

Dr. Gregg Steinberg’s book,Mental Rules for Teaching Golf, is on sale in April for $9.95, discounted from the normal price of $12.95. Readmore

1 Apr 2014 Corina Pelloni

Editorial – Fairway Metal, The Short Game Secret

By Cole Golden, USGTF Level IV Member

1 Apr 2014 Corina Pelloni

Editorial – Get Informed or Risk Getting Left Behind

By Mark Harman, USGTF National Course Director