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 formed in 1993. After an initial period of strong growth under the late Achim Picht, the DGTF’s momentum stalled. A couple of revival efforts in recent years fell short.

Today, the DGTF is being reformulated as the WGTF of Germany under the leadership of Bjorn Beekman, who currently runs the WGTF of The Netherlands. Germany has the second-most golfers of any European country behind only England, so the demand for qualified teaching professionals should be strong. The WGTF, under the direction of USGTF president and CEO Brandon Lee, is assisting in Beekman’s efforts and should produce strong results for 2025.