The United States Golf Teachers Federation® was founded and incorporated in 1989. It is the largest organization of golf teaching professionals in the world, with the main office located in Port Saint Lucie, Florida. The aim of the USGTF is to train and certify well qualified teaching professionals to serve the American golf public.

MISSION STATEMENT

The United States Golf Teachers Federation, through innovative, effective swing mechanics, and teaching methodology, establishes a national and international standard in training and certification for professional golf teachers. In addition, the USGTF provides services for its members and promotes the organization and the golf teaching profession.

The Amateur Division of the USGTF is the National Golf Teachers Federation. The members in this division retain their amateur status by not accepting monetary compensation for lessons or tournament play.

People who wish to become members of the USGTF may elect to attend a two, four or six day certification course held at various locations across the United States each year. Upon becoming a member, each person receives the latest information on ongoing education and membership news via the Golf Teaching Pro® magazine, "The Official Membership Publication of the USGTF."

The USGTF has five regional areas: Northeast, Southeast, Central, Northwest, and Southwest. Each region has a committee to administer local affairs and an appointed representative on the National Board.

The appointed representatives of the National Board of Directors lend their expertise and advice to the home office, which conducts the affairs and business of the USGTF.

In addition to the administrative committees, there are several special interest committees to assist in the operation of the USGTF.

• National Technical Committee - A group of members who meet annually to discuss and make decisions regarding course content, manual content and technical doctrine.
• Regional Committee - Serve regional needs through regional events, meetings and tournaments.
• International Committee - Fostering and maintaining a relationship with other World Golf Teachers Federation member nations.