HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM THE USGTF AND WGTF!
Welcome to the New Year! It’s a time of making resolutions and plans for 2026. What do you have in mind for the…
ONE-YEAR GRACE PERIOD FOR USGTF LOGO ANNOUNCED
Beginning in 2027, an exciting new chapter in the history of the USGTF will be unfolding, as the organization will officially be fully…
GOLF TEACHING PRO MAGAZINE: AN IMPORTANT COMMUNICATION VEHICLE
If you haven’t already, you will soon be receiving the print edition of Golf Teaching Pro magazine in your mailbox. Articles pertinent to…
REGION EVENT NEWS
Southeast – Get out of the cold! The 2026 USGTF Southeast Region Championship will be held Tuesday and Wednesday, February 24-25 at Juliette…
PROFESSIONAL TOUR UPDATE
Unlike in past years, the PGA Tour will not be starting with its traditional Tournament of Champions in Hawaii in January due to…
“PRO” FILE – USGTF MEMBER – GARY SOBCZAK
By Gary Sobczak
The USGTF has opened many doors for me and given legitimacy, even in Speedgolf circles which is a…
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT – GRAYSON ISABELLA
By Michael Iannotti
My journey in golf has been nothing less than an incredible time teaching this incredible game. I’ve been…
USGTF INDUSTRY PARTNER SPOTLIGHT – Insurance Canopy
If you’re an independent contractor golf teaching professional or a sole proprietor, you need liability insurance in case the unthinkable happens. While accidents…
EDITORIAL – MEMBER GROWTH AND OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH OUR FEDERATION
When you read our teacher/member and student spotlight features, one common thread is the thanks that our members give to the USGTF for…
HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM THE USGTF AND WGTF!
Welcome to the New Year! It’s a time of making resolutions and plans for 2026. What do you have in mind for the…
ONE-YEAR GRACE PERIOD FOR USGTF LOGO ANNOUNCED
Beginning in 2027, an exciting new chapter in the history of the USGTF will be unfolding, as the organization will officially be fully…
GOLF TEACHING PRO MAGAZINE: AN IMPORTANT COMMUNICATION VEHICLE
If you haven’t already, you will soon be receiving the print edition of Golf Teaching Pro magazine in your mailbox. Articles pertinent to…
REGION EVENT NEWS
Southeast – Get out of the cold! The 2026 USGTF Southeast Region Championship will be held Tuesday and Wednesday, February 24-25 at Juliette…
PROFESSIONAL TOUR UPDATE
Unlike in past years, the PGA Tour will not be starting with its traditional Tournament of Champions in Hawaii in January due to…
“PRO” FILE – USGTF MEMBER – GARY SOBCZAK
By Gary Sobczak
The USGTF has opened many doors for me and given legitimacy, even in Speedgolf circles which is a…
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT – GRAYSON ISABELLA
By Michael Iannotti
My journey in golf has been nothing less than an incredible time teaching this incredible game. I’ve been…
USGTF INDUSTRY PARTNER SPOTLIGHT – Insurance Canopy
If you’re an independent contractor golf teaching professional or a sole proprietor, you need liability insurance in case the unthinkable happens. While accidents…
EDITORIAL – MEMBER GROWTH AND OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH OUR FEDERATION
When you read our teacher/member and student spotlight features, one common thread is the thanks that our members give to the USGTF for…
SEASON’S GREETINGS FROM THE USGTF!
As December rolls around, the holiday and celebration season is upon us. It is also a time for reflection over the past year…
ANNUAL MEMBERS MAGAZINE COMING OUT SOON
Golf Teaching Pro, the official publication of the USGTF and WGTF, will be hitting your mailbox soon. Articles pertinent to every teaching professional are featured,…
NEWS FROM KOREA
A wide range of member and amateur golfers participated in the 11th edition of the USGTF-Korea Cup Member Golf Tournament, with winners determined…
REGIONAL TOURNAMENT NEWS
Southeast – The 2026 USGTF Southeast Region Tournament will be held at the finest facility that it’s been held at since World Woods almost…
“PRO” FILE – TOURING PROFESSIONAL LOTTIE WOAD
What’s that, you say? You’ve never heard of Lottie Woad? Well, get used to the name, because she was a superstar in the…
“PRO” FILE – USGTF MEMBER JAVIER CABANELLAS
By Javier Cabanellas
Golf has taken me across borders, through decades, and deep into the minds of players at every level.…
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT – ALEJANDRO ALVAREZ
By Bill Baldes
My name is Bill Baldes and I have been a certified USGTF Master Golf Teaching Professional for over 25…
USGTF INDUSTRY PARTNER SPOTLIGHT – Mizuno
Mizuno irons have long been known for their superior feel and peformance, and the company may have outdid itself with its latest iteration. The…
EDITORAL – CHANGES AND INNOVATIONS IN GOLF CLUBS NOW AND FOR THE FUTURE
It seems that each year, we are promised the latest and greatest in golf club technology, and there is a running joke among…
2026 MEMBERSHIP DUES NOTICE
Being a member of the USGTF has many benefits and advantages. In addition to having the right to identify yourself as a USGTF…
USGTF TEACHING LICENSE VALUE & BENEFITS
WGTF/USGTF membership has been of great value to our members over the years. Many facilities require some sort of professional membership in order to…
NEWS FROM JAPAN
We are pleased to announce that the USGTF-Japan Cup was held on September 18, 2025. This was the first tournament of its kind…
REGIONAL DIRECTORS INTRODUCTION
Central – Tony McMullin, tmcmullin72@yahoo.com.
Northeast – Bob Corbo, simductivegolf@gmail.com.
Northwest – Jake Parker fishbyjake@gmail.com
Southeast -…
BAYCURRENT CLASSIC CHAMPION
It’s hard to keep great talent down for long, as Xander Schauffele proved with his victory at the Baycurrent Classic in early October.…
“PRO” FILE – USGTF MEMBER JASON MILLER
By Jason C. Miller
I couldn’t be more happy and proud to be a USGTF Master Certified Golf Teaching Professional. I…
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT – CATHERINE MYERS
By Bob Myers
I was asked to write an article for the student spotlight, and I thought about all the students…
USGTF INDUSTRY PARTNER SPOTLIGHT – VOICE CADDIE
Voice Caddie’s T11 PRO is the most complete golf watch. The brightest OLED touch screen provides smart golf view, approach view, and putt…
EDITORAL – PGA OF AMERICA TAKES STANCE ON 2028 GOLF BALL CHANGE
Since the R&A and USGA announced a couple of years ago that they plan to implement new regulations in 2028 (for “elite” competitions)…
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT FEATURE PROMOTION
If you’ve read these monthly e-newsletters, you’ve undoubtedly seen the Student Spotlight feature. This item highlights the success story or accomplishments of a USGTF…
SHARE YOUR STORY
Each month, a USGTF member is featured in our e-newsletter, highlighting their background and life as a USGTF teaching professional or coach. Would you…
NEWS FROM CANARY ISLANDS
Things are progressing well for our official WGTF-Canary Islands launch over the coming months with three teaching locations already selected in Gran Canaria…
