EVERY HOUR, SOMEWHERE IN THE WORLD, GOLF LESSONS ARE BEING CONDUCTED BY WGTF MEMBERS
One of the deep philosophical nuggets from the book Golf in the Kingdom was the fact that at any second on Earth, a golf ball…
USGTF INDUSTRY PARTNER SPOTLIGHT – COBRA DARKSPEED ADAPT DRIVER
Cobra Golf has taken adjustability to a new level with its Darkspeed Adapt series. Each model has 33 possible settings to fine tune and adjust…
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT – ZANDER ZAFAR
Zander Zafar from Texas is a junior golfer under the tutelage of USGTF member Kurt Graves, and is making waves as one of the state’s…
“PRO” FILE – USGTF MEMBER ARI RIEGER
By Ari Rieger
Growing up as a multi-sport athlete in Mill Valley, California, I didn’t take up golf until I was 14 years…
“PRO” FILE – US OPEN CHAMPIONS J.J. SPAUN AND MAJA STARK
Ed Furgol. Jack Fleck. Steve Jones. Michael Campbell. Wyndham Clark. You can now add the name J.J. Spaun to that list of unlikely…
Region Update
Central – If Ron Cox wins any more USGTF region championships, we may have to name a trophy after him. Cox, from Nashville,…
US CUP ONLY TWO MONTHS AWAY!
This year’s United States Golf Teachers Cup is being played in September for the first time, and it will be held the 22nd and 23rd…
NEWS FROM GREAT BRITAIN & IRELAND
By Peter Hudson, President, WGTF of GREAT BRITAIN & IRELAND
It seems just a short while since I was freezing cold in Orlando at…
BENEFITS OF GI BILL
From everyone at the USGTF National Office, we wish you a Happy New Year and hope you have a prosperous and successful…
– THE IMPACT OF A PARENT’S DEATH ON TOP ATHLETES – TIGER WOODS WITHDRAWS FROM HIS SIGNATURE EVENT AS HE PROCESSES DEATH OF HIS MOTHER –
Tiger Woods recently lost his mother, Kultida, shortly before the start of the Genesis Invitational, for which he serves as the host. He withdrew…
CALLAWAY
The year was 1993 and Callaway Golf founder Ely Callaway learned of the United States Golf Teachers Federation, became intrigued, and began a partnership with…
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT – BRODY DAY
Brody Day is a student of USGTF professional Eric Slosek of West Friendship, Maryland. Brody was hopeful to make his high school golf team, but didn’t…
“PRO” FILE – USGTF MEMBER BENJAMIN BICKFORD
I’m immensely grateful to the USGTF and its training program, as it has allowed me to blend my passion for teaching with the game of…
NEW REGION
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…
THE VALUE OF THE MASTER GOLF TEACHING ROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION
To be known as a master of your craft is one of the highest compliments anyone can receive, and USGTF members can make that literally…
NETHERLANDS
The future of golf education in Europe is being reshaped by the powerful collaboration between WGTF-Netherlands and WGTF-Germany. In a world where the sport…
U.S. CUP DATE, VENUE ANNOUNCED
America’s capital city of fun and excitement once again will host the annual United States Golf Teachers Cup, the national championship event of…
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…
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
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– 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…
EVERY HOUR, SOMEWHERE IN THE WORLD, GOLF LESSONS ARE BEING CONDUCTED BY WGTF MEMBERS
One of the deep philosophical nuggets from the book Golf in the Kingdom was the fact that at any second on Earth, a golf ball…
USGTF INDUSTRY PARTNER SPOTLIGHT – COBRA DARKSPEED ADAPT DRIVER
Cobra Golf has taken adjustability to a new level with its Darkspeed Adapt series. Each model has 33 possible settings to fine tune and adjust…
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT – ZANDER ZAFAR
Zander Zafar from Texas is a junior golfer under the tutelage of USGTF member Kurt Graves, and is making waves as one of the state’s…
“PRO” FILE – USGTF MEMBER ARI RIEGER
By Ari Rieger
Growing up as a multi-sport athlete in Mill Valley, California, I didn’t take up golf until I was 14 years…
“PRO” FILE – US OPEN CHAMPIONS J.J. SPAUN AND MAJA STARK
Ed Furgol. Jack Fleck. Steve Jones. Michael Campbell. Wyndham Clark. You can now add the name J.J. Spaun to that list of unlikely…
Region Update
Central – If Ron Cox wins any more USGTF region championships, we may have to name a trophy after him. Cox, from Nashville,…
US CUP ONLY TWO MONTHS AWAY!
This year’s United States Golf Teachers Cup is being played in September for the first time, and it will be held the 22nd and 23rd…
NEWS FROM GREAT BRITAIN & IRELAND
By Peter Hudson, President, WGTF of GREAT BRITAIN & IRELAND
It seems just a short while since I was freezing cold in Orlando at…
– BECOME ONE WITH ALL GOLF TEACHING PROFFESSIONALS AROUND THE WORLD THROUGH ONE WGTF LOGO –
As noted above in this e-newsletter, all member nations of the World Golf Teachers Federation will become known in 2026 as WGTF-(country name). This…
HANNAH GREEN
Australia’s Hannah Green is one of those professional golfers who fly under the radar, but at her competitors’ peril. While stars like Lydia Ko and…
USGTF INDUSTRY PARTNER – SWING PROFILE
When it comes to rangefinders for golf, the undisputed leader is Bushnell. As the most popular rangefinder among PGA Tour players and their caddies, Bushnell…
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT- MARENA FONTANET
By Dennis Caban
USGTF professional Dennis Caban is coaching one of the top junior talents in Hormigueros, Puerto Rico, and her name is…
“PRO” FILE – USGTF MEMBER CY FREDERICK
I have been a USGTF Certified Golf Teaching Professional since June 2022. I have been coaching the middle school golf program at my school, Faith…
PGA CHAMPIONSHIP
Well, this is getting old. Each month we feature a professional golfer who wins a big tournament, and the name Scottie Scheffler keeps popping up…
REGION UPDATE
United States Golf Teachers Cup – The 29th annual championship will be held Monday and Tuesday, September 22-23, at Stallion Mountain Golf Club in…
NEWS FROM TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO
USGTF member Ricky Campbell, is slowly establishing himself as the leading instructor of junior golf in Trinidad and Tobago. The USGTF Hall of Fame inductee…
US CUP REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
Combining fun, camaraderie and great competition at a great venue is what the United States Golf Teachers Cup is all about, and registration for this…
BENEFITS OF GI BILL
From everyone at the USGTF National Office, we wish you a Happy New Year and hope you have a prosperous and successful…
MERGE USGTF/ WGTF LOGO TO WGTF FROM 2026
Starting in 2026, all World Golf Teacher Federation member nations will be officially under the banner of the WGTF logo, and will also…
– PHILOSOPHICAL APPROACH TO UNDERSTANDING FACTORS MORES SIMPLY IN PLAYING BETTER GOLF –
It goes without saying that no two golfers – indeed, no two people – learn the same way. And when it comes to golf,…
USGTF INDUSTRY PARTNER SPOTLIGHT – BRIDGESTONE GOLF
Bridgestone Golf is one of the longest-running USGTF industry partners, and the company’s innovation makes it one of the most important golf ball companies in…
“PRO” FILE – TOURING PRO RORY MCILROY
They say being president of the United States is one of the most exclusive clubs in the world, with only 45 men having ever been…
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT – WILL SAGNELLA
By Warren Beardow
Warren Beardow of Southport, Connecticut, is as accomplished teacher as evidenced by his presence on the WGTF Top 50 Teacher…
NEW REGION
United States Golf Teachers Cup – The 29th annual championship will be held Monday and Tuesday, September 22-23, at Stallion Mountain Golf Club in Las…
“PRO” FILE – USGTF MEMBER KEN KIM
Besides being one of the top teachers in the USGTF, Ken Kim from Orlando, Florida, can really play the game. He’s a two-time winner of the…
NEWS FROM SPAIN
By 2025, 75% of regular golfers in Spain are expected to use some form of smart-golf technology, such as GPS watches and rangefinders, up…
USGTF CERTIFICATION COURSE UPCOMING SCHEDULE
There is no better way to break into the field of golf instruction than to gain certification from the USGTF, with many members saying it…
LUXOR SIGNED AS HOST HOTEL FOR U.S. CUP
Egypt isn’t the only place where famous pyramids can be found. One is located on the Las Vegas Strip in the form of the…
– THE IMPACT OF A PARENT’S DEATH ON TOP ATHLETES – TIGER WOODS WITHDRAWS FROM HIS SIGNATURE EVENT AS HE PROCESSES DEATH OF HIS MOTHER –
Tiger Woods recently lost his mother, Kultida, shortly before the start of the Genesis Invitational, for which he serves as the host. He withdrew…
CALLAWAY
The year was 1993 and Callaway Golf founder Ely Callaway learned of the United States Golf Teachers Federation, became intrigued, and began a partnership with…
