Masters 2014: Trip of a Lifetime by Arlen Bento
This story was written by USGTF member Arlen Bento from Jensen Beach, Florida. Bento is also a member of the USGTF’s newly formed coaches division, the World Golf Coaches Alliance. Bento is the head golf coach at the Pine High School in Stuart and the team recently won their district championship. He also coaches Shannon Aubert, Florida state high school girls champion. For their accomplishments, the entire team was presented with...
Sweet Swinging Gene Littler Was My Inspiration
Many of my friends often compliment me on my rhythmic golf swing. When I won the 2004 USGTF Senior championship at the United States Golf Teachers Cup, Mark Harman said to our fellow members, “He swings so easy and the ball goes so far,” as he presented me the trophy. My swing is no accident. In 1961, two years into my golf career at age 11, I was watching the U.S. Open. Gene Littler, the eventual winner, caught my eye. I was...
US Match Play Championship®
The 3rd annual United States Match Play Championship® will be held Monday-Friday, December 1-5, 2014, at Indian Hills Golf Course in Fort Pierce, Florida. Guaranteed $10,000 first-place prize! The event is open to all golfers, both professional and amateur. Scott Newton, from Port. St. Lucie, Florida, is the defending champion. The field is limited to the first 64 golfers who register. The entry deadline is Friday, November 21...
This Happened In Vegas…But It Didn’t Stay There
Does anyone recognize these young guys? This picture was taken at the awards banquet in November 2002 for the 2003 United States Golf Teachers Cup (yes, that is not a typo…see below). All of these gentlemen, 12 years later, are still regular participants in the US Cup. From left: Jerry Moore, Ron Longoria, Mark Harman, Dave Belling, Mike Stevens, and Jim Perez. If you’re wondering why the 2003 US Cup was played in 2002, the...
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