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9,000 MILES FOR USGTF CERTIFICATION

Posted on January 3, 2012 by admin

Rupak Prasad Acharya of Kathmandu, Nepal, recently completed his Level III certification at the Indian Hills Golf Course in Fort Pierce, Florida, under the watchful and competent eye of

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GOLF TEACHING PRO COMING TO YOUR MAILBOX SOON

Posted on December 2, 2011 by admin

The Winter 2012 edition of Golf Teaching Pro will be mailed beginning December 9 to all USGTF members.  Please also remember that if you move, please keep the USGTF National Office updated with your current contact information so you can receive … Continue reading →

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GREAT AMERICAN TEACHING PROFESSIONAL – SHAWN RAMIREZ

Posted on December 2, 2011 by admin

Shawn Ramirez is a USGTF Level III teaching professional from Vero Beach, Florida.  He is the father of seven and is also a licensed minister.  His love for the game led him to the USGTF,

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INAUGURAL UNITED STATES MATCH PLAY CHAMPIONSHIP TO BE HELD IN MAY

Posted on December 2, 2011 by admin

The inaugural United States Match Play Championship will be held May 7-11, 2012, at Indian Hills Golf Course in Fort Pierce, Florida. The event is open to all professional and amateur golfers nationwide.  

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WILSON GOLF OFFERS NEW VIP PROGRAM

Posted on December 2, 2011 by admin

Wilson Golf, a longtime industry partner and supporter of the USGTF, is now offering a new Wilson VIP program (www.WilsonVIP.com) to allow USGTF members

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GREAT AMERICAN TEACHING PROFESSIONAL – BILL KROEN

Posted on December 2, 2011 by admin

Bill Kroen is a longtime USGTF member who resides in Stuart, Florida. He is the author of the national bestselling “The Golf Tip A Day Calendar,” which has sold over a million copies.

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THE HIDDEN REWARDS OF TEACHING

Posted on December 1, 2011 by admin

At the end of a long day of golf, Zack was caught in a three way tie for first place.  In order to win the class 4A district tournament and advance to the regional level,

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HYUNDAI PARTNERS WITH USGTF AT US GOLF TEACHERS CUP

Posted on October 3, 2011 by admin

USGTF member Brandon Lee, vice president of USGTF Foreign Language Courses, has arranged a sponsorship with the Hyundai car company for the upcoming

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USGTF EDITORIAL – IF 12 HOLES BECOMES THE NEW 18, THEN IT’S TIME TO BIFURCATE THE RULES

Posted on October 3, 2011 by admin

By Mike Stevens, USGTF Level III Member, Tampa, FL

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USGTF HAS NEW LINE OF LEATHER ACCESSORIES

Posted on September 30, 2011 by admin

The USGTF has acquired a new line of logoed leather accessories from Winston Collection. This entity specializes in high quality duffel bags,

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PROMOTE YOUR PRODUCT

Posted on September 30, 2011 by admin

Many USGTF members seem to come up with great golf related ideas and products. If you have developed a specific training aid, written a book, created a training video or something similar and would like to advertise or promote your … Continue reading →

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BUILDING THE USGTF BRAND – A TEAM EFFORT

Posted on September 1, 2011 by admin

With technology rapidly changing, the USGTF has always embraced the latest in helping to promote

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WORLD GOLF TEACHERS CUP UPDATE

Posted on September 1, 2011 by admin

Entries for the 10th biennial World Golf Teachers Cup and the 16th annual United States Golf Teachers Cup are coming into the USGTF National Office at an increasing pace.  If you would like to participate in these two outstanding events, … Continue reading →

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WORLD GOLF TEACHERS CUP – NEW WEBSITE

Posted on September 1, 2011 by admin

The USGTF has launched a new website called www.WorldGolfTeachersCup.com. This tournament site will feature a live leader board and blog as well as up to date photos, videos and interviews along with archives from previous events.

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GREAT AMERICAN TOURING PROFESSIONAL – KEEGAN BRADLEY

Posted on September 1, 2011 by admin

What’s it like to win the first major championship in which you played?  Since the dawn of the 20th century, only Francis Ouimet in 1913, Ben Curtis in 2003, and now Keegan Bradley know the answer to that question. 

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GREAT AMERICAN TEACHING PROFESSIONAL – TRUMMIE HUDSON

Posted on September 1, 2011 by admin

By Trummie Hudson, Level III member, Berea, Ohio   I was born in Homestead, Florida, where my passions were boating and fishing. I moved to Ohio in 1966, and was 27 years old before I set foot on a golf … Continue reading →

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PEREZ NAMED NEW USGTF NORTHWEST REGION DIRECTOR

Posted on September 1, 2011 by admin

USGTF Master Golf Teaching Professional Jim Perez from Fresno, California, has been named as the new Northwest

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NEW DVD – GOLF PSYCHOLOGY FOR TEACHING PROFESSIONALS

Posted on September 1, 2011 by admin

USGTF sport psychology consultant Dr. Gregg Steinberg’s expertise is on display in a new instructional DVD titled Golf Psychology for Golf Teaching Professionals, the latest in the USGTF instructional series.  In the DVD, Dr. Steinberg gives golf teaching professionals insights

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USGTF SEEKING INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS FROM MEMBERS

Posted on September 1, 2011 by admin

In an effort to further promote USGTF & WGTF Members worldwide, we are encouraging members to submit short instructional videos which we

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CGTF’S TAM PROMOTES MANAGERS COURSE IN CHINA

Posted on September 1, 2011 by admin

CGTF Master Teaching Professional Tommy Tam is shown in the accompanying photo promoting the United States Golf Managers Association to interested persons at Peking University in China. 

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SECRETS OF SPIDER CLOCK PUTTING

Posted on September 1, 2011 by admin

When you are trying to get your students to learn how to read putting greens better I use a method that I have discovered that works great!   Try to get your students to imagine the putting green like the … Continue reading →

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PEREZ SIGNS ON WITH CBS STATION

Posted on August 1, 2011 by admin

USGTF Master Teaching Professional Jim Perez has signed with CBS47 in Fresno, California, to provide weekly on-air instruction. The spots are taped at the prestigious Copper River Country Club and are sponsored by

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TIMELESS TEACHING ADVICE…

Posted on August 1, 2011 by admin

KNOW YOUR STUDENTS’ NAMES AND USE THEM We’ve all had it happen.  Someone comes up to us and says, “Hey, Tom, how are you doing?”

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ADAM BARR / INDUSTRY VETERAN – CONNECTING THE DOTS AND BUILDING BRIDGES OF GOLF

Posted on August 1, 2011 by admin

It is often said you can take the measure of a man (or woman) during

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USGTF SUMMER TOURNAMENT ACTION

Posted on August 1, 2011 by admin

The Central Region Championship will be held Saturday and Sunday, August 20-21, at Renwood Golf Course in Round Lake Beach, Illinois.  The first day is a pro-am with three amateurs and one USGTF pro.  Entry fee is

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USGTF MEMBER PROFILE – ANDREW LINCH

Posted on August 1, 2011 by admin

I was born in 1962 in Lincoln, United Kingdom, a small manufacturing town and like many of my counterparts I

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USGTF MEMBER PENS NEW BOOK

Posted on August 1, 2011 by admin

USGTF Level IV member Michael Wolf has written a new book titled The Driven Golfer – Building Your Method for Scratch Golf.  Michael is the head professional

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CALLAWAY GOLF BENEFIT REVIEW

Posted on August 1, 2011 by admin

The USGTF and Callaway Golf have had a long mutually beneficial partnership. Starting with founder Ely Callaway, Callaway Golf has always been a

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USGTF LAUNCHES NEW SOCIAL NETWORK FOR GOLFERS: WORLD GOLF ASSOCIATION.COM

Posted on August 1, 2011 by admin

Since we all now live in a global community and golf is a game that is played worldwide,

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GOLF COURSE INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY

Posted on August 1, 2011 by admin

USGTF member Wendy Coe has recently contacted our office regarding her home course, Elkhorn Country Club.

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GREAT AMERICAN TOUR PLAYER – NICK WATNEY

Posted on August 1, 2011 by admin

A lot of people are wondering who the next great American player will be, but one player

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TEACHING STUDENT’S ABOUT PATIENCE

Posted on July 1, 2011 by admin

By: Mike Levine USGTF Level IV Member Port St. Lucie, Florida   Golf is a game of a lifetime…and you as a teacher of this amazing game

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TEACHING ADVICE ON RHYTHM AND TEMPO

Posted on July 1, 2011 by admin

When it comes to rhythm in the golf swing, many golfers are somewhat

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GREAT AMERICAN TEACHING PROFESSIONAL – MICHEAL CARSON

Posted on July 1, 2011 by admin

After eight years in China’s business world, Micheal Carson (USGTF Level III, 2009) used the USGTF certification path to launch

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GREAT AMERICAN TOUR PLAYER – WALTER HAGEN

Posted on July 1, 2011 by admin

Everyone knows that Walter Hagen was a great showman, but what gets

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