USGTF GOLF TEACHING EDUCATION – THE INDUSTRY’S GOLD STANDARD
When the USGTF began operations in 1989, it was the new kid on the block, finding its way. Fortunately, the organization soon found its…
LUXOR HOTEL FOR U.S. CUP – FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED
Those of you who are attending this year’s United States Golf Teachers Cup (https://www.usgtf.com/uscup) this September 1-2 can do no better than to…
NEWS FROM SPAIN
By Camille Paris
In 2025, Spain’s junior golf calendar has been filled with major events that continue to strengthen the country’s…
REGION EVENT NEWS
NORTHEAST – By Bob Corbo: Congratulations to Brian Tracey, our overall winner of the 2026 USGTF Northeast Regional Championship. Brian shot 76 under…
“PRO”FILES – TOURING PROFESSIONALS -WYNDHAM CLARK & NELLY KORDA
What can we say about Nelly Korda that hasn’t already been said? After a spectacular 2024, she failed to win in 2025 even though…
“PRO” FILE – USGTF MEMBER – JIM CULLOM
By Jim Cullom
I grew up in the small town of Mulberry, Indiana, and have called it home my entire life.…
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT – KOBY LOWE
By Dr. Hunhui Oh, USGTF Member
The journey of a golfer is often unpredictable, full of challenges, breakthroughs, and personal growth.…
USGTF INDUSTRY PARTNER SPOTLIGHT – Cobra
The new 3DP Tour irons utilize 3D printing technology to push beyond the capabilities of traditional casting and forging to develop a compact…
EDITORIAL – LIV GOLF FACES CHALLENGING SURVIVAL SCENARIO FOR 2027
When LIV Golf first came upon the scene, it wasn’t received warmly in the realm of professional golf. The PGA Tour reacted by banning…
USGTF GOLF TEACHING EDUCATION – THE INDUSTRY’S GOLD STANDARD
When the USGTF began operations in 1989, it was the new kid on the block, finding its way. Fortunately, the organization soon found its…
LUXOR HOTEL FOR U.S. CUP – FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED
Those of you who are attending this year’s United States Golf Teachers Cup (https://www.usgtf.com/uscup) this September 1-2 can do no better than to…
NEWS FROM SPAIN
By Camille Paris
In 2025, Spain’s junior golf calendar has been filled with major events that continue to strengthen the country’s…
REGION EVENT NEWS
NORTHEAST – By Bob Corbo: Congratulations to Brian Tracey, our overall winner of the 2026 USGTF Northeast Regional Championship. Brian shot 76 under…
“PRO”FILES – TOURING PROFESSIONALS -WYNDHAM CLARK & NELLY KORDA
What can we say about Nelly Korda that hasn’t already been said? After a spectacular 2024, she failed to win in 2025 even though…
“PRO” FILE – USGTF MEMBER – JIM CULLOM
By Jim Cullom
I grew up in the small town of Mulberry, Indiana, and have called it home my entire life.…
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT – KOBY LOWE
By Dr. Hunhui Oh, USGTF Member
The journey of a golfer is often unpredictable, full of challenges, breakthroughs, and personal growth.…
USGTF INDUSTRY PARTNER SPOTLIGHT – Cobra
The new 3DP Tour irons utilize 3D printing technology to push beyond the capabilities of traditional casting and forging to develop a compact…
EDITORIAL – LIV GOLF FACES CHALLENGING SURVIVAL SCENARIO FOR 2027
When LIV Golf first came upon the scene, it wasn’t received warmly in the realm of professional golf. The PGA Tour reacted by banning…
U.S. CUP REGISTRATION NOW OPEN WITH A GREAT HOTEL RATE
Registration is now open for the 2026 United States Golf Teachers Cup, to be played Tuesday and Wednesday, September 1-2, at Painted Desert…
U.S. CUP IS WHERE IT’S AT!
First played in 1996, the United States Golf Teachers Cup is the largest gathering of USGTF members still. Played all over the country, it…
NEWS FROM GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND
By Peter Hudson
Keith Renton, a member of the World Golf Teachers Federation (WGTF) of Great Britain & Ireland for more…
REGION EVENT NEWS
Three region tournaments are finalized with locations and dates:
NORTHEAST – The USGTF Northeast Region Championship will be held Thursday, June…
“PRO”FILE – TOURING PROFESSIONAL – AARON RAI
There are two things Aaron Rai does that almost no other touring professional does: 1) He uses club covers for his irons, and 2)…
“PRO” FILE – USGTF MEMBER – TRISH BEUCHER
Trish Beucher began her career as a golf professional in the greater Chicagoland area in 1989. She became a Class A member in…
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT – BJORN LINDQUIST
Bjorn Lindquist plays at Targhee Village Golf Course where USGTF member Adrian Bernal is the golf professional. Bjorn wrote the following:
“I…
USGTF INDUSTRY PARTNER SPOTLIGHT – Voice Caddie
The SC4 Pro is a complete simulator and a portable launch monitor. For use indoors and outdoors, the SC4 Pro delivers professional-grade swing…
EDITORIAL – WHAT IS THE SECRET BEHIND BRYSON DECHAMBEAU’S SWING AND PHILOSOPHY?
His nickname is “The Mad Scientist,” but he’s also one of the best players in the game. Bryson DeChambeau certainly marches to a drummer…
WGTF TOP 50 NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN
Nominations for the next iteration of the WGTF Top 50 teachers are now open. All WGTF Certified or Master Golf Teaching Professionals in good…
US CUP REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
Registration is now open for the 2026 United States Golf Teachers Cup, to be played Tuesday and Wednesday, September 1-2, at Painted Desert…
NEWS FROM NEPAL
Golf in Nepal has long been associated with seasoned professionals and institutional players. But today, a new narrative is unfolding. Junior golfers are…
REGION EVENT NEWS
Three region tournaments are finalized with locations and dates:
NORTHEAST – The USGTF Northeast Region Championship will be held Thursday, June…
“PRO”FILE – TOURING PROFESSIONAL – RORY MCILROY
A little over a year ago everyone was asking, “Will Rory ever win the Masters?” Today, the question could well be, “Will Rory ever…
“PRO” FILE – USGTF MEMBER – SCOTT HART
As a native of Michigan, Scott Hart started playing golf at the age of 8 with his father, who had cut off some…
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT – SUNSHINE ZHANG
Longtime USGTF member Lawrence Sykkmon has a proven track record, and one of his students, Sunshine Burberry Zhang, is making waves. She was kind…
USGTF INDUSTRY PARTNER SPOTLIGHT – Srixon
Srixon Golf has long been a major player in the United States golf market, and its tour golf balls are second to none. Included…
EDITORIAL – EXAMING THE SIX RULES CHANGES ON THE PGA TOUR
The PGA Tour enacted six Local Rules changes for 2026, with some interesting angles:
1) When “lift-clean-replace” is in effect, the…
PAINTED DESERT TO ONCE AGAIN HOST U.S. CUP
Continuing a tradition in recent years, the 2026 United States Golf Teachers Cup will be held in the Las Vegas, Nevada, area this…
MASTER GOLF TEACHING PROFESSIONAL SCHEDULE
Do you want to take your teaching to the next level? Would you like to be recognized as having achieved the top certification available? Then…
NEWS FROM TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO
By Anthony Benny
In Trinidad and Tobago today, we are facing a serious problem with crime, and sadly this issue is…
