USGTF IN PROCESS OF UPDATING CURRICULUM
As time goes on in any educational field, information and best practices commonly evolve, and the golf teaching industry is no exception. Under the…
USGTF DUES RENEWAL DEADLINE EXTENDED
If you have not yet paid your 2025 membership fees, the time to do so is now! The scheduled increase in late fees, which was…
HONG KONG SAR UPDATE
Besides being the key financial center in Asia, Hong Kong SAR is a unique city that has a good mix of Chinese and Western culture.…
NEW REGION, U.S PRO HICKORY CHAMPIONS CROWNED
Southeast – They say there are two sure things in life, death and taxes. You might want to add a third to that list: Ron Cox wins a…
“PRO” FILE – TOURING PROFESSIONAL LUDVIG ÅBERG
He was ranked number one a couple of years ago in the PGA Tour University ranking system coming out of Texas Tech University, giving him…
“PRO” FILE – USGTF MEMBER MICHAEL JONES
Michael Jones is a native of south Florida, born and raised Martin County. He developed his love and passion for the game growing up in…
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT – REGAN BOBICH
By Mike Gruber, USGTF Member I’ve been a member of the USGTF for a short period of time (5 years). When I was getting ready to…
USGTF INDUSTRY PARTNER – SWING PROFILE
Link: https://itunes.apple.com/app/apple-store/id1039981052 (iOS) https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.swingprofile.swingprofile_android (Android)
50%-off Swing Profile Golf Analyzer Coach Subscription in February 2025
Golf coaching is easy with Swing…
– A GREAT GOLF TEACHER NEEDS TO KNOW MORE THAN JUST GOLF SKILLS AND TECHNIQUES –
The most respected golf instructors in the world are known for their technical expertise, but their students and the public in general believe…
HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM THE USGTF
Welcome to the New Year! It’s a time of making resolutions and plans for 2025. What do you have in mind for the coming new year? If there…
BOOST YOUR CAREER WITH MASTER GOLF TEACHING PROFESSIONAL® CERTIFICATION
One of the ultimate compliments is to be known as a “master of your craft.” With the USGTF Master Golf Teaching Professional certification course, you can…
GOLF TEACHING PRO IN PRINT, DIGITAL FORM
Check your mailboxes as the annual edition of Golf Teaching Pro, the official member publication of the USGTF and WGTF, should be arriving soon if you…
SOUTHEAST REGION CHAMPIONSHIP KICKS OFF COMPETITION FOR 2025
Southeast – The USGTF Southeast Region Championship will be played Tuesday and Wednesday, February 25-26, at Harbor Hills Country Club in Lady Lake, Florida, located…
2025 PGA TOUR SCHEDULE AND CHANGES
The schedule for the 2025 PGA Tour season has been released, and there is one significant change. For the first time in decades, a Tour event…
“PRO” FILE – USGTF MEMBER “PRO” FILE – SCOTTY MCALARNEY
One of the great things about the USGTF is the longevity in the golf teaching business that so many members have achieved. And not only have…
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT – AUSTIN CHEEK
By Eric Cass
First, I would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year and the best of luck in the coming new…
INDUSTRY PARTNER – LIABILITY INSURANCE THROUGH INSURANCE CANOPY
In this day and age of frequent litigation, it is important that USGTF members are protected from liability.
Insurance Canopy is offering liability…
EDITORIAL – WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A MASTER AND CERTIFIED GOLF TEACHING PROFESSIONAL®?
There are two trademarked phrases that the USGTF holds dear: Certified Golf Teaching Professional® and Master Golf Teaching Professional®. If there is anyone who is using these…
USGTF IN PROCESS OF UPDATING CURRICULUM
As time goes on in any educational field, information and best practices commonly evolve, and the golf teaching industry is no exception. Under the…
USGTF DUES RENEWAL DEADLINE EXTENDED
If you have not yet paid your 2025 membership fees, the time to do so is now! The scheduled increase in late fees, which was…
HONG KONG SAR UPDATE
Besides being the key financial center in Asia, Hong Kong SAR is a unique city that has a good mix of Chinese and Western culture.…
NEW REGION, U.S PRO HICKORY CHAMPIONS CROWNED
Southeast – They say there are two sure things in life, death and taxes. You might want to add a third to that list: Ron Cox wins a…
“PRO” FILE – TOURING PROFESSIONAL LUDVIG ÅBERG
He was ranked number one a couple of years ago in the PGA Tour University ranking system coming out of Texas Tech University, giving him…
“PRO” FILE – USGTF MEMBER MICHAEL JONES
Michael Jones is a native of south Florida, born and raised Martin County. He developed his love and passion for the game growing up in…
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT – REGAN BOBICH
By Mike Gruber, USGTF Member I’ve been a member of the USGTF for a short period of time (5 years). When I was getting ready to…
USGTF INDUSTRY PARTNER – SWING PROFILE
Link: https://itunes.apple.com/app/apple-store/id1039981052 (iOS) https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.swingprofile.swingprofile_android (Android)
50%-off Swing Profile Golf Analyzer Coach Subscription in February 2025
Golf coaching is easy with Swing…
– A GREAT GOLF TEACHER NEEDS TO KNOW MORE THAN JUST GOLF SKILLS AND TECHNIQUES –
The most respected golf instructors in the world are known for their technical expertise, but their students and the public in general believe…
VALUE OF WGTF MEMBERSHIP AND DIGITAL CARD IMPORTANT BENEFIT OF USGTF MEMBERSHIP
The only worldwide body of golf teaching professionals happens to be aligned with the USGTF, and that is the World Golf Teachers Federation. Consisting of over…
DUES RENEWAL NOTICE AND REMINDER
Being a member of the USGTF has many benefits and advantages. In addition to having the right to identify yourself as a USGTF member, members also…
WGTF IN PROCESS OF REBUILDING GERMAN FEDERATION
Germany, represented by the Deutschland Golf Teachers Federation (DGTF), was one of the earliest members of the World Golf Teachers Federation when the WGTF was…
REGION UPDATE – SE REGION CHAMPIONSHIP THIS MONTH
Southeast – The USGTF Southeast Region Championship will be played Tuesday and Wednesday, February 25-26, at Harbor Hills Country Club in Lady Lake, Florida, located approximately…
“PRO” FILE – TOURING PROFESSIONAL HIDEKI MATSUYAMA
How would you like to shoot 32-under for four rounds and not win? That scenario happened in the PGA Tour’s first event of the season, The…
“PRO” FILE – USGTF MEMBER SETH DICHARD
(Courtesy of Seth Dichard)
Seth Dichard, the founder of the Seth Dichard Golf Schools & Centers, has solidified his place as a prominent…
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT – DANIEL KIM
Daniel Kim, son of USGTF member Micah Kim from Mukilteo, Washington, started golf at 7 years old. His brother was 10, and they started at…
USGTF INDUSTRY PARTNER SPOTLIGHT – BUSHNELL RANGEFINDERS
Bushnell, the most trusted rangefinder in use on the PGA Tour, is introducing two new rangefinders for 2025, the Pro X3+Link and the A1-SLOPE. The Pro X3+Link…
– EDITORIAL – WHAT DOES TGL INDOOR GOLF MEAN FOR THE GOLF INDUSTRY AND FIELD OF TEACHING? –
Indoor simulators are now everywhere. Those who live in cold-winter climates now have a way to keep their games sharp by visiting their nearest simulator. Golf simulator…
HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM THE USGTF
Welcome to the New Year! It’s a time of making resolutions and plans for 2025. What do you have in mind for the coming new year? If there…
BOOST YOUR CAREER WITH MASTER GOLF TEACHING PROFESSIONAL® CERTIFICATION
One of the ultimate compliments is to be known as a “master of your craft.” With the USGTF Master Golf Teaching Professional certification course, you can…
GOLF TEACHING PRO IN PRINT, DIGITAL FORM
Check your mailboxes as the annual edition of Golf Teaching Pro, the official member publication of the USGTF and WGTF, should be arriving soon if you…
SOUTHEAST REGION CHAMPIONSHIP KICKS OFF COMPETITION FOR 2025
Southeast – The USGTF Southeast Region Championship will be played Tuesday and Wednesday, February 25-26, at Harbor Hills Country Club in Lady Lake, Florida, located…
2025 PGA TOUR SCHEDULE AND CHANGES
The schedule for the 2025 PGA Tour season has been released, and there is one significant change. For the first time in decades, a Tour event…
“PRO” FILE – USGTF MEMBER “PRO” FILE – SCOTTY MCALARNEY
One of the great things about the USGTF is the longevity in the golf teaching business that so many members have achieved. And not only have…
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT – AUSTIN CHEEK
By Eric Cass
First, I would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year and the best of luck in the coming new…
INDUSTRY PARTNER – LIABILITY INSURANCE THROUGH INSURANCE CANOPY
In this day and age of frequent litigation, it is important that USGTF members are protected from liability.
Insurance Canopy is offering liability…
EDITORIAL – WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A MASTER AND CERTIFIED GOLF TEACHING PROFESSIONAL®?
There are two trademarked phrases that the USGTF holds dear: Certified Golf Teaching Professional® and Master Golf Teaching Professional®. If there is anyone who is using these…
SEASON’S GREETINGS FROM USGTF NATIONAL OFFICE
As we head into December and the holiday season, we hope everyone in the USGTF family finds personal happiness, professional fulfillment and an optimistic outlook…
GOLF TEACHING PRO MAGAZINE HITTING YOUR MAILBOX SOON
Golf Teaching Pro magazine, the official member publication of the USGTF and WGTF, has gone to print and will be arriving soon in your mailbox. Articles…
SOUTHEAST CHAMPIONSHIP TO KICK OFF REGIONAL ACTION IN 2025
The USGTF Southeast Region Championship will be played in mid-February in central Florida, with the exact date and location to be revealed in the next…
