Michigan holds on to keep Kelly Cup
Team Michigan took an early two- point lead, 5 1⁄2 – 3 1⁄2, on day one of the ninth annual Thomas Kelly Memorial Cup, and held on during the individual matches on the second day to retain the Cup by a final score of 14-11. The winning margin was provided in the last two matches, which Michigan won. The first-day matches were nine holes of four-ball (better ball) and nine holes of foursomes (alternate shot). The second day...
USGTF introduces new golf coaches division
Do you know the difference between a golf teacher and a golf coach? Many think the terms are interchangeable, but in fact they are different. A golf teacher gives instruction in the mechanics, customs, and etiquette of the game, while a golf coach prepares individuals and teams for competitions. Until now, there hasn’t been an organization strictly for the benefit of golf coaches. To meet this need, the USGTF has created the World...
Winter 2013 Member Profiles
JULIE WAGNER USGTF Level III Member,Kokomo, Indiana USGTF Level III member Julie Wagner was certified in 2011 in Greenville, South Carolina. In a short time since, she has made quite an impact. Born and raised in Kokomo, Indiana, Wagner has been married to Paul Wagner for the past 18 years. She spent 13 years as a quality engineer for Delphi Automotive and General Motors. After earning USGTF certification, she was hired at Wildcat...
USGTF program now offered nationally in three foreign languages
USGTF-FLC (United States Golf Teachers Federation-Foreign Language Course) was established in 2011 to extend the mission of the USGTF to foreign language-speaking candidates who want to be certified as a teaching professional here in the United States. There are many who wish to get certified, but it has been a big barrier for people who speak English as a second language to attend a regular USGTF certification course. Currently, we...
WGTF announces top 100 teachers for 2012
The World Golf Teachers Federation® has announced its top 100 teachers worldwide, the only teacher ranking anywhere that is global in nature. Congratulations to all who made the list! John Savage – USA Brandon Lee – USA Wayne Dahlstrom – USA Christopher Warner – USA Norbert Bieg – Germany Cesar Ghinaglia – Mexico Takashi Oya – Japan Gary Cricks – USA Paul DiStefano – USA Matt Smith – USA Seth Dichard – USA Tom Buckley – USA Bob Corbo...
Golf course ownership.. should government be involved? Yes!
To say cities, states, and other government entities should not be involved in owning or running golf courses is something I cannot agree with. The main argument is that government should not be involved in private enterprise. But, consider this: Government provides public schools, while private schools also exist. The US Postal Service delivers packages, the same thing Federal Express and USP does. Government owns airports; so do...
Radical concepts for practice and learning
If you go to a typical practice range, even on the professional tours, what do you see? Generally, each player will be hitting the same club over and over with very little break in between shots. After several shots, they then select another club and repeat the process. Is this really the best way to practice? The answer, surprisingly, is a resounding “no.” Motor learning research is quite clear on this; yet, it seems the message has...
To Friends, Traveling Companions, and Golf in the Kingdom…
It started on the tee in April at the Highland Hills Golf Club in Birmingham, Alabama. We were warming up for the first round of the Southern Hickory Four Ball Championship. A couple of my playing buddies asked me what it was like playing golf in Scotland with hickory clubs. My reply was, “Why don’t you join me at the World Hickory Open in October and find out?” The seed was planted, and by summer, five of my hickory playing brethren...
Diversify your life’s portfolio to increase your happiness and productivity
Brandt Snedecker won the 2012 Tour Championship as well as the FedEx Cup for a whopping $11.4 million. When we see his victory from a distance, we might come to believe it was his ability to hit fairways and fantastic putting that made the difference (Brandt was #1 for both in this tournament). I say it is Brandt’s attitude which makes him a champion. I had the wonderful opportunity to work with Brandt when he played at Vanderbilt...
On the Green
Of all the phases of the game, putting arguably has received the most attention when it comes to printed instruction. Ironically, most golfers won’t take formal putting lessons, but they have no problem reading everything they can when it deals with the flat stick. Putting management, of course, deals with distance and direction. The best putters manage this part of the game noticeably better than others. Less-skilled putters may not...
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