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Several Articles from our current Summer Issue 2008:

President's Message  
Teacher Talk: What Is The Best Putting grip?
Strategies On The Lesson Tee by John Savage
Interesting Facts About The Industry In Which We Work
More Questions From Regular Clients, Parts 3 of 4
Unique Rulings In Golf
Boosting Your Teaching Business
Keeping Pace With Technology by Jeff Jackson
The Modern Swing- Part 1: Tiger’s Modern Swing Setup by John Andrisani
The Modern Swing- Part 2: Tiger’s Modern Backswing and Downswing by John Andrisani
Golf Is An Approach Shot Game by Mark Harman
Historically Speaking: From Baffy toBertha… Have We Over-Reacted to the Evolution? by Mike Stevens
The Delicate Subject Of Cheating by Edward Verstraten
The Station
Shareable Quotes
The United States Golf Teachers Cup®
Member Profiles
USGTF Membership News
International News

 

Several Articles from our past Winter/Spring Issue 2008:

President's Message  
More Questions from Regular Clients
Slice Solutions
World Golf Teachers Cup…Results
Historically Speaking
In Memorium… Julius Richardson
Michigan Defends Kelly Cup
Teacher Talk: What’s So Great About Tiger’s Swing Technique… and Why?
Trinidad and Tobago's Golf Future Looks Bright
Renovating... Golf Clichés
Teaching the Lob Shot
Postcards from the Past... The Life and Books of Harry Vardon
The Quality of a Students Transition Move
Member Profiles
USGTF Membership News
International News

Several Articles from our past Fall Issue 2007:

President's Message  
What’s Your Favorite Golf Instructional Book and Why?
Teaching Sand Shots
Golf’s Word of Fairness
We Are Pleased To Accept Your Entry
Taking A Page From Our Certification Course
Postcards From The Past
American Sign Language
Recent Constant Contact Newsletter and Members’ Responses
Taking the Challenge of Refining Feedback
You May Not Be Tiger Woods, But You Are A Golfing Brand
Teaching Research
Get Real With Your Students
Swing Changes
Honored Master
Member Profiles
USGTF Membership News
International News

Several Articles from our past Spring/Summer Issue 2007:

President's Message
Zach Johnson – Master's Champion: Golf's Rocketman
Confessions of a Golf Teaching Professional
Jekyll and Hyde
USGTF Presents Master the Mental Game
World Golf Teachers Cup Week
Michelle Wie's Power-Swing Technique: An Analysis / Part 2
What's New For Teaching Pros
Breaking Barriers
Bob Toski, Hall of Fame Teacher, Part 2
Teaching Golf Online…USGTF Leading the Way
Member Profiles
MEMBERSHIP NEWS
International News

Several Articles from our past Winter Issue 2007:

Commentary - President's Message
Older...Perhaps Wiser
The Self-Conscious Student
Teaching Recognition
Michelle Wie's Power Swing Technique: An Analysis (Part 1 of 4)
Setup Indigestion
NASA-Style Technology Meets The Game of Golf
US Golf Teachers Cup: Douris Prevails in 4-Hole Playoff
Continuing Education
International News

Several Articles from our past Fall Issue 2006:

Commentary - President's Message
Great Teaching Analogies
My US Open Qualifying Experience
Joe Norwood: The Semi-Mysterious Golf Instructor
Skiing Lessons for Golf Teachers
Golf Equipment and the Teacher
Geometric Putting: A Different Approach
Teaching Insight: An Analysis of Tiger Woods' New Swing
Thoughts on Lesson Planning
International News Part I
International News Part II
WGTF Membership Cards Now Available
USGTF Clubfitters Diploma Course

Several Articles from our past Spring Issue 2006:

Commentary - President's Message
Our National Event: Harman Captures Fifth US Golf Teachers Cup
11th Annual US Golf Teachers Cup: It's Viva Las Vegas, Baby!
Teaching Insight: Daly's Dynamite Lob-Wedge Game
Equipment Insight: History of the Three Wedges
On Not Giving Up
Keeping Fit: What Am I Doing Wrong?
Teaching Insight: An Analysis of Tiger Woods' New Swing
Never Stop Learning
MentalRules for Teaching Golf and Other Thoughts
The Plane Truth (Part II)
Tax Tips for Golf Teaching Professionals
International News Part I
International News Part II

Several Articles from our past Fall Issue 2005:

Commentary - President's Message
10th ANNUAL UNITED STATES GOLF TEACHERS CUP RESULTS
Teaching Low-Handicap Players
Defining Today's Golf Teaching Professional
Avdice: To Give or Not To Give...That is the Question
National Hickory Champion: Almost Heaven (West Virginia and Hickory Golf)
Why Don't More Women Teach Golf?
Kellison: First Recipient of USGTF Scholarship
Less is More: Common Sense Teaching
The Best are Never Satisfied
The Challenge of Teaching Culturally Diverse Societies
Teaching Insight Part I: The Plane Truth
The Changing Face of Golf Instruction (Part V)
Thank You, Old School

Several Articles from our past Spring/Summer Issue 2005:

Commentary - President's Message
International News
10th UNITED STATES GOLF TEACHERS CUP
Teaching Research
The Father of Golf Instruction
Timeless Advise for Beginners
Winning Ways of Golf's "Walrus"
Cheating at Golf
USGTF Announces College Scholarship Program
World Golf Teachers Cup Diary and Photo Spread
The Changing Face of Golf Instruction

Several Articles from our past Winter Issue 2005:

Commentary - President's Message
The Playing Lesson
Old Dogs, New Tricks - No Bones About It!
Model Golf: Setting the Standard
My Trip to Ireland: A Memorable Journey
Teaching Tips from Tom Purnell
Teaching Golf in Any Language
The Changing Face of Golf Instruction
2004 United States Golf Teachers Cup Story and Results
Golfing with a Champion

Several Articles from our past Fall Issue 2004:

President's Message
The Importance of the First Lesson
Golf Lessons from a Students Point of View
Teaching Remedies - Giving Your Students the Right Dose
Evelate Your Knowledge - A Must Have Book from USGTF!

Several Articles from our past Spring/Summer Issue 2004:

President's Message
USGTF Celebrates
Why the Open Stance?
5 Common Mistakes Teaching Professionals Make
Angle of Attack
The Changing Face of Golf Instruction
Unique Ways to Market Yourself Online as a Golf Teaching Professional
When Your Students Ask...
International News - Canada, South Australia, Great Britain, Germany
International News - Brazil, India, Taiwan, Mexico

Several Articles from our past Winter Issue 2004:


President's Message

Tall Students vs. Short Students - What You Need To Know

Teaching Golf and Human Behavior
The Nicklaus Way
6th Biennial World Golf Teachers Cup
Are New Drivers Getting Better?
Learning from Ski Teaching Professionals - Part II
Indoor Teaching
Matching Golf Shafts to Your Students
What do all those gadgets do?

Several Articles from our past Fall Issue 2003:

President's Message

Learning From Ski Teaching Professionals - Part I

Evolution of the Golf Swing
Know Your Cups
Adding Spice to Your Lessons
"Entoosiasm"
Shanks Have Your Students Down?
Member Profiles - Tim Castle
Member Profiles - John Esposito
Member Profiles - Beau Ketchum
Member Profiles - Rich Scott
International News - Canada, Australia, Philippines, Great Britain, Germany
International News - Kenya, Brazil, India, South Africa, Taiwan, Korea

Several Articles from our past Spring/Summer Issue 2003:

President's Message
Why I Teach Golf
The Technology of Teaching
Can Teaching Pros Play Competitive Golf and Still Remain Sociable?
World Golf Teachers Cup and Conference - Orlando, Florida (Nov 16-19, 2003)
Letter To The Golf Channel Hierarchy from Geoff Bryant, USGTF President
Member Profiles - Cookie Boyd
Member Profiles - Rick Chandler
Member Profiles - Bill Evans
Member Profiles - Booth Kates
International News - Canada, Australia, Mexico, Germany, England
International News - Kenya, Brazil, India, Great Britain, South Africa, Taiwan

Several Articles from our past Winter Issue 2003:

President's Message
The Five Links in the Chain of Learning Golf
Are You A True Professional? (2 Page Feature)
The Part Time Teaching Professional
Still Learning from Harvey
Viewpoint on the USGTF National Golf Teaching Seminar
International News - Canada, Australia, China/Hong Kong, England, Germany
International News - Mexico, Kenya, Japan, India, Pakistan
Member Profiles - Marc Gelbke
Member Profiles - Kevin Bohach

Several Articles from our past Fall Issue 2002:

 

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