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
- The Rules Of Golf All Teaching Professionals Should Know
- Essential Requirements To Be A Successful Golf Teacher
- What Hole Are You On?
- The Correa Family Legacy: Three Generations Of Professional Golfers
- What Does The Future Hold For The Golf Industry After COVID-19?
- Teaching Athletic Motion
- Continuing Evolution Of A Golf Teacher
- Keep The Ball Rolling
- Why Not Ball Flight Laws?
- The Odds Were Always In His Favor
Member News
- EVERY HOUR, SOMEWHERE IN THE WORLD, GOLF LESSONS ARE BEING CONDUCTED BY WGTF MEMBERS
- USGTF INDUSTRY PARTNER SPOTLIGHT – COBRA DARKSPEED ADAPT DRIVER
- STUDENT SPOTLIGHT – ZANDER ZAFAR
- “PRO” FILE – USGTF MEMBER ARI RIEGER
- “PRO” FILE – US OPEN CHAMPIONS J.J. SPAUN AND MAJA STARK
- Region Update
- US CUP ONLY TWO MONTHS AWAY!
- NEWS FROM GREAT BRITAIN & IRELAND
- – BECOME ONE WITH ALL GOLF TEACHING PROFFESSIONALS AROUND THE WORLD THROUGH ONE WGTF LOGO –
- HANNAH GREEN
Editorials
- EVERY HOUR, SOMEWHERE IN THE WORLD, GOLF LESSONS ARE BEING CONDUCTED BY WGTF MEMBERS
- – PHILOSOPHICAL APPROACH TO UNDERSTANDING FACTORS MORES SIMPLY IN PLAYING BETTER GOLF –
- – THE IMPACT OF A PARENT’S DEATH ON TOP ATHLETES – TIGER WOODS WITHDRAWS FROM HIS SIGNATURE EVENT AS HE PROCESSES DEATH OF HIS MOTHER –
- – A GREAT GOLF TEACHER NEEDS TO KNOW MORE THAN JUST GOLF SKILLS AND TECHNIQUES –
- – EDITORIAL – WHAT DOES TGL INDOOR GOLF MEAN FOR THE GOLF INDUSTRY AND FIELD OF TEACHING? –
- EDITORIAL – WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A MASTER AND CERTIFIED GOLF TEACHING PROFESSIONAL®?
- EDITORIAL – WHY DOESN’T IT FEEL STRANGE THAT WE MEET SO MANY TOUR PLAYERS IN THE GYM?
- EDITORIAL – THE POWER OF GENETICS – ODDS FAMOUS GOLFERS’ CHILDREN WILL SUCCEED IN PRO GOLF
- EDITORIAL – AN INTRODUCTION TO OLYMPIC GOLF: HISTORY, DIVISIONS, PLAYING STYLES, AND MORE!
- EDITORIAL – WGTF TOP 50: AWARD AND VALUE
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