USGTF Golf Teachers Certification
Frequently
Asked Questions
 Q.
Is it necessary to attend the Level I or Level II course prior
to attaining full certification?
A.
No, you may elect to initially attend the entire certification course.
Q. If I elect to
take the Level I course and am successful, how do I proceed to Level
II associate or Level III full certification?
A.
You may elect to attend the remaining two or four days respectively
at any certification course nationwide. Verbal teaching, written
rules and for full certification, the playing ability test requirements
must be successfully achieved.
Q.As
a Level I member, am I eligible to play in the annual United States
Golf Teachers Cup, World Golf Teachers Cup or USGTF Sectional Events?
A.Participants
in the first two events must be either Level III or IV members in good standing. However, you are certainly welcome to attend any
sectional event, as the purpose of these tournaments is to promote friendly competition
and take advantage of networking opportunities among other USGTF members.
Q.
What if I do not pass the playing ability portion of the course?
Can I still gain certification?
A1.
Provided you have passed the written and teaching aspects of the
course and you are within four strokes of the target score, you
may within a 12 month period, submit four attested score cards with
the appropriate target score or less on any championship course
(6,000+ yards). These cards must be attested by any three individuals
along with their scores on the same card, and signed by the local
professional (four signatures). The fee for this is $35. Prior to
submitting the appropriate scores, you will be an associate member.
A2.
If your playing ability test score is more than four strokes
over the target score, then you must return to any certification
site and simply redo the two-day PAT. The fee for this is $200,
which includes green and cart fees both days and also the Thursday
banquet dinner.
Q.
Do you have a Senior Division?
A. Yes,
we do and we are very proud of our many members over age 50 that
are actively teaching and promoting the game.
| Men |
Women |
- Ages 16-49 - 2 day combined score of 166
- Ages 50-59 - 2 day combined score of 168
- Ages 60-69 - 2 day combined score of 172
- Ages 70-over - 2 day combined score of 176
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- Ages 16-49 - 2 day combined score of 170
- Ages 50-59 - 2 day combined score of 172
- Ages 60-69 - 2 day combined score of 176
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