WGTF TOP 50 TEACHERS DEADLINE IS SEPTEMBER 9
To be considered among the best of your peers is quite an honor, and it’s that time again to select the next iteration…
TAKE YOUR TEACHING TO THE NEXT LEVEL – MASTER CERTIFICATION COURSE
One of the best things you can do to enhance both your teaching ability and marketability in the industry is to become a…
NEWS FROM NETHERLANDS
At WGTF-Netherlands, we believe that becoming a golf teacher should never end with receiving a diploma. In fact, that is where the real…
REGION UPDATE
Southwest – The USGTF Southwest Region Championship be held Saturday and Sunday, September 26-27, at Twin Creeks Golf Club in Allen, Texas, just north…
“PRO”FILE – FEDEX ST. JUDE CHAMPIONSHIP WINNER
A lot of people were asking, “What’s wrong with Scottie Scheffler?” That’s because Scheffler had won “only” one tournament this year until breaking through…
“PRO” FILE – USGTF MEMBER – MICHAEL GERARDE
By Michael Gerarde
My journey in golf started when I was younger, playing mini-golf just about on a daily basis with…
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT – ANGEL ANNUSSEK
By James Thomas
In her late 40s, a golfer friend introduced Angel Annussek to the game, suggesting it could be a…
USGTF INDUSTRY PARTNER SPOTLIGHT – Wilson Golf
Wilson Golf has been one of the USGTF’s most loyal and long-running industry partners, and they were there from the very early days…
EDITORIAL – WHAT IS YOUR PHILOSOPHY AS A GOLF INSTRUCTOR?
It may seem ironic, but those who teach the best players in the world may not necessarily be the best teachers, despite what…
WGTF TOP 50 TEACHERS DEADLINE IS SEPTEMBER 9
To be considered among the best of your peers is quite an honor, and it’s that time again to select the next iteration…
TAKE YOUR TEACHING TO THE NEXT LEVEL – MASTER CERTIFICATION COURSE
One of the best things you can do to enhance both your teaching ability and marketability in the industry is to become a…
NEWS FROM NETHERLANDS
At WGTF-Netherlands, we believe that becoming a golf teacher should never end with receiving a diploma. In fact, that is where the real…
REGION UPDATE
Southwest – The USGTF Southwest Region Championship be held Saturday and Sunday, September 26-27, at Twin Creeks Golf Club in Allen, Texas, just north…
“PRO”FILE – FEDEX ST. JUDE CHAMPIONSHIP WINNER
A lot of people were asking, “What’s wrong with Scottie Scheffler?” That’s because Scheffler had won “only” one tournament this year until breaking through…
“PRO” FILE – USGTF MEMBER – MICHAEL GERARDE
By Michael Gerarde
My journey in golf started when I was younger, playing mini-golf just about on a daily basis with…
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT – ANGEL ANNUSSEK
By James Thomas
In her late 40s, a golfer friend introduced Angel Annussek to the game, suggesting it could be a…
USGTF INDUSTRY PARTNER SPOTLIGHT – Wilson Golf
Wilson Golf has been one of the USGTF’s most loyal and long-running industry partners, and they were there from the very early days…
EDITORIAL – WHAT IS YOUR PHILOSOPHY AS A GOLF INSTRUCTOR?
It may seem ironic, but those who teach the best players in the world may not necessarily be the best teachers, despite what…
U.S. CUP DEADLINE TO ENTER IS AUGUST 10!
The 30th annual United States Golf Teachers Cup will be played Tuesday and Wednesday, September 1-2, at Painted Desert Golf Club in Las…
USGTF UPCOMING CERTIFICATION SCHEDULE
Gone are the days when someone could just call themselves a “teaching professional” and be able to earn a living at it. These…
NEWS FROM SOUTH AFRICA
By Ruald Strydom
Golf in South Africa is continuing to grow in 2026, combining spectacular landscapes, rich tradition and an increasing…
REGION EVENT NEWS
Central – In a putting performance that will live in USGTF lore for eternity, Central Region director Tony McMullin holed par putts of…
“PRO”FILE – TOURING PROFESSIONAL – RYAN FOX
If a journeyman like Aaron Rai could win a major championship earlier this year, why couldn’t another win The Open? And that’s exactly…
“PRO” FILE – USGTF MEMBER – GLENN MASON
By Glenn Mason
In 1995 I became certified in club fitting and golf club repair at GolfWorks of Newark, Ohio, and…
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT – MASON MACDONALD
(Note: Mason is a student of USGTF member Lou Toscano.)
1. How did you get started in golf, and at what…
USGTF INDUSTRY PARTNER SPOTLIGHT – Rudy Project
Rudy Project, a longtime USGTF industry partner, has a full range of prescription solutions designed for athletes who refuse to compromise on vision…
EDITORIAL – WHAT MAKES RORY MCILROY SO SUCCESSFUL?
Rory McIlroy showed great promise as a youngster, appearing on television shows as a wee lad to showcase his abilities back then. Today,…
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…
