USGTF Monthly Newsletter Archives - Page 104 of 139 - United States Golf Teachers Federation

2 May 2014 Corina Pelloni

“PRO” FILE – TOURING PROFESSIONAL LEXI THOMPSON

Being the youngest to accomplish something in golf is nothing new to one of the LPGA’s brightest stars, Lexi Thompson. At the age of 12, she became the Readmore

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2 May 2014 Corina Pelloni

USGTF PRO SHOP – NEW LOGOED SHIRTS!

The USGTF pro shop is now featuring Nike Dri-Fit micro pique polo shirts. Available in navy or white and all sizes. Please log onto www.usgtfproshop.com Readmore

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2 May 2014 Corina Pelloni

USGTF TOURNAMENT ACTION UPDATE AND SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

In celebration of the USGTF’s 25th anniversary, Wayne Player has agreed to be the featured guest instructor at the 19th annual Readmore

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2 May 2014 Corina Pelloni

WAYNE PLAYER JOINS USGTF

Wayne Player, son of the legendary Gary Player, has joined the USGTF as a Level III member. Player competed in two British Opens, making the cut as a 17-year-old, and a US Open. Readmore

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1 Apr 2014 Corina Pelloni

Editorial – Fairway Metal, The Short Game Secret

By Cole Golden, USGTF Level IV Member

We have all been there, giving some great insight to a student’s swing fault, knowing they will not practice enough for the changes to become permanent. It is not our place to yell at them and tell them they have to practice to become better. Readmore

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1 Apr 2014 Corina Pelloni

Editorial – Get Informed or Risk Getting Left Behind

By Mark Harman, USGTF National Course Director

Back in the 1990s, I authored an article for Golf Teaching Pro about a statistical study in Golf Digest that showed the most important statistic in relation to overall scoring average was greens in regulation. Readmore

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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

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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

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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

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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

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