National
standard of professional training and certification.
Continuous
educational development through quarterly communication of Golf
Teaching Pro Magazine ®, the international publication
of the USGTF as well as our monthly e-mail newsletter to help keep all members current in the industry.
International
recognition.
Employment
referrals/business opportunities.
Regional
member tournaments.
Logoed
USGTF merchandise.
Availability
of self-help books and videos on marketing and management skills.
Liaison
with other golf and sport associations.
Opportunity
to participate in the Biennial World Golf Teachers Cup &
Conference®. The event is held alternately in the United
States and Europe every two years. The cup involves both individual
and team competition and also includes age categories.
Commissionable
income opportunity and discounts on golf equipment and training
aids.
On-going
education through workshops and refresher courses.
United
States Golf Teachers Cup.®
Membership
Liability insurance.
The
USGTF national headquarters is located in Port St. Lucie, Florida and is always available
to answer any WGTF member’s question. The phone number is 1-888-346-3290. Or email
info@usgtf.com.
The USGTF is responsible for the following:
Acts
as an ambassador and fosters relations from the national office between all 35 member federations
of the WGTF
Ensures
that all member federations are following the WGTF Charter of Bylaws. This guarantees uniformity,
credibility and for the benefit of all, a standard of quality in golf instruction throughout
the world
Provides
worldwide exposure through Internet, media releases, public relations,
and co-sponsored events with all member federations
Provides
each member federation access to other member federations’ publications
Co-sponsors
the bi-annual World Golf Teachers Cup® with each year’s host federation
Promotes
and maintains relations with golf manufacturers and other golf
related entities for the benefit of all members
