USGTF Monthly Newsletter Archives - Page 110 of 145 - United States Golf Teachers Federation

1 Apr 2014 Corina Pelloni

USGTF Remaining Tournament Schedule For 2014

The inaugural USGTF Northwest Region Championship will be held Monday, May 12, at Ridgecreek Golf Club in Fresno, California. This 18-hole event will have play in Open, Senior (50+), and Super Senior (60+) divisions. Readmore

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1 Apr 2014 Corina Pelloni

“Pro” File – Touring Professional Peter Thomson

Many modern golf fans are aware that Tom Watson has won five British Open championships, but in a previous generation, another man also accomplished the feat. Readmore

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1 Apr 2014 Corina Pelloni

Social Media Update

The USGTF has several social media sites that allow members to keep in touch with the USGTF and their fellow professionals. On Facebook, the USGTF can be found at https://www.facebook.com/USGolfTeachersFed?ref=hl . Readmore

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1 Apr 2014 Corina Pelloni

Mental Rules for Teaching Golf on Sale in April; Webinar Still Available

Dr. Gregg Steinberg’s book,Mental Rules for Teaching Golf, is on sale in April for $9.95, discounted from the normal price of $12.95. Readmore

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1 Apr 2014 Corina Pelloni

Editorial – Fairway Metal, The Short Game Secret

By Cole Golden, USGTF Level IV Member

We have all been there, giving some great insight to a student’s swing fault, knowing they will not practice enough for the changes to become permanent. It is not our place to yell at them and tell them they have to practice to become better. Readmore

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1 Apr 2014 Corina Pelloni

Editorial – Get Informed or Risk Getting Left Behind

By Mark Harman, USGTF National Course Director

Back in the 1990s, I authored an article for Golf Teaching Pro about a statistical study in Golf Digest that showed the most important statistic in relation to overall scoring average was greens in regulation. Readmore

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1 Apr 2014 Corina Pelloni

April 30th is National Golf Teachers Appreciation Day

Wednesday, April 30th, is National Golf Teachers Appreciation Day. The concept was developed by the USGTF to honor the role that golf teachers play, not only in the game of golf, but in the lives of their students. Readmore

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1 Mar 2014 Corina Pelloni

Swing Plane Perfector Training Aid

The USGTF has secured a special 30% discount for its members for a new training aid that top coaches and teachers are raving about. Readmore

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1 Mar 2014 Corina Pelloni

“Pro” File – Touring Professional Paula Creamer

She started her professional career with a “can’t-miss” label and with big hopes of being the next superstar in women’s golf, and Paula Creamer has done little to dispel the hoopla. Readmore

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1 Mar 2014 Corina Pelloni

USGTF Southwest, Northwest Region Championships Coming Up

USGTF Southwest Region director Bruce Sims has announced that the inaugural USGTF Southwest Region Championship will be held Sunday and Monday, March 16-17, at Ridgeview Ranch in Plano, Texas. Readmore

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