The Nation’s Largest Organization of Certified Golf Teaching Professionals
The United States Golf Teachers Federation® trains and certifies golf teaching professionals. Established in 1989, it is the largest national organization of certified golf teaching professionals in the world.
The USGTF educational theme is that of progressive learning. We incorporate three levels of certification for the golf teaching professional. You may select one of the first two levels of certification in order to progress comfortably at your own pace (the third level is reserved for fully-certified USGTF members). We offer an online option (Associate Member) or a five-day onsite option (Certified Golf Teaching Professional®).
USGTF Master Golf Teaching Professional® Certification
A USGTF Master Golf Teaching Professional® certification is the highest level of attainment in the golf teaching industry. Master Golf Teaching Professionals have demonstrated a teaching acumen and ability of the highest order. All USGTF members who have been a Certified Golf Teaching Professional® for a minimum of twelve months may become a Master Golf Teaching Professional.
Golf Teaching Pro®
Magazine
Golf Teaching Pro is a professional magazine that keeps the members of the United States Golf Teachers Federation informed on the latest up-to-date teaching methodology, member benefits, tournament information and ongoing education. It is the official international member publication of the World Golf Teachers Federation and is distributed to all member nations and translated into many languages.
The publication circulation exceeds 25,000 each issue. For information on advertising, please click here.
Articles
- Teaching Junior Golfers
- Rule Changes For 2016
- The Importance Of Continuing Education
- The Private Lesson
- Feel Is Real…Or Is It?
- Is Teaching Golf Getting Too Complicated?
- Getting Worse Before Getting Better (more to the story)
- Fairways For Warriors Making A Difference
- The Four Stages of Learning and What They Mean to Teachers
- Of Old Golf Clubs And Spiders!
Member News
- 1st Annual United States Golf Teachers Cup®
- 2nd Annual United States Golf Teachers Cup®
- 3rd Annual United States Golf Teachers Cup®
- 4th Annual United States Golf Teachers Cup®
- 5th Annual United States Golf Teachers Cup®
- 6th Annual United States Golf Teachers Cup®
- 7th Annual United States Golf Teachers Cup®
- The Commonality of All Teaching “Systems”
- The Basics of Todays Modern Equipment
- Etiquette necessary on golf course
Editorials
- TIME FOR USGA TO RETHINK AMATEUR STATUS RULES
- YOUNG GUNS MAKING STRONG STATEMENT
- Teacher Talk
- TEACHERS, GET OUT AND PLAY!
- US CUP A GREAT EVENT
- Golf should challenge not humiliate
- USE A LESSON PLAN TO KEEP STUDENTS ON TRACK
- I am not a teacher, but an awakener
- IS THERE ANY WAY TO CHANGE INCORRECT BELIEFS?
- Teaching Your Students About Patience
The USGTF is pleased to have several company affiliations that offer discounts and services to our members. One of which is Bridgestone Golf. Bridgestone offers 25% below wholesale on all of their products to USGTF members for personal use. Full of easily accessible features, these bags are perfect for use in either a golf cart or a push cart.
They include:
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14-way divider top
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9 easily accessible zippered pockets, including valuables pocket and cooler pocket
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Magnetic electronics pocket
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Outer ball & tee holder
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Weighs less than 6 lbs.
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Rain hood included