Savoy, Church Enter Hall of Fame and Warner Named Winner of Harvey Penick Trophy
USGTF Master Golf Teaching Professionals Ray Savoy from Greenbelt, Maryland, and Pat Church from Eugene, Oregon, were inducted into the USGTF Hall of Fame on October 23 at the closing banquet and awards ceremony for the 19th annual United States Golf Teachers Cup in Henderson, Nevada. Savoy is the founder and director of the Langston Junior Boys and Girls Golf Club in Washington, D.C. The club teaches kids the game of golf, along with...
Winning Words: Using Praise To Make Your Competitive Golfer Bulletproof
I want my son to be a confident person. Apart from keeping him safe, I believe that giving him confidence is the most important job I have as a parent. Now, my son is only two years old, but what I’ve found is that much of the research on what helps promote confidence in my son is also applicable with my competitive golfers. More specifically, how we praise our players can have a tremendous impact on their confidence level on the...
Current Swing Trends On Tour
In the last issue of Golf Teaching Pro, there was an article about current trends in coaching golf. The trend towards multiple coaches was particularly highlighted. In this article, we will focus on the swing itself, and what the top players in the world are gravitating towards. First, here’s a brief history of the golf swing. In the early days of golf in Scotland, a relatively flat swing was utilized so that the ball could be kept...
2014 United States Golf Teachers Cup Champion Swing Analysis
Dave Belling is now a two-time champion of the United States Golf Teachers Cup, and a big reason is his very sound swing. Here is an analysis of his swing by USGTF national course director Mark Harman. Here, Dave is approaching the ball from behind after visualizing the shot he wants to hit. Approaching the ball from behind is standard operating procedure for good golfers prior to taking their setup. Dave has a fairly narrow stance...
Belling Continues Trend At US Cup
A definite trend has developed the past few years at the United States Golf Teachers Cup: If you want to win the overall title, you must be Canadian and 50 or over. No others need apply, or if you do, you better find a way to knock off the older crowd from north of the border. First, it was 71-year-old Bill Hardwick from Aurora, Ontario, a seasoned competitor who still drives the ball in the 270-yard range, who took home the title in...
USGTF Member News
USGTF MEMBER’S STUDENT SCORES TWO HOLES-IN-ONE…IN ONE DAY! USGTF professionals certainly take great pride in the accomplishments of their students, and Mike Sidlinger is no exception. Sidlinger reports that Jon Scolari of Las Vegas made two holes-in-one on September 21, scoring an ace on the 9th hole at Oakway Golf Course in Eugene, Oregon, during a golf trip. Later that afternoon Scolari struck again, this time sinking his tee...
President’s Message
In contemplating the USGTF’s 25th anniversary, the one great thing I have come to appreciate over the years about teaching golf is the human element to the profession. Even with the advent of the information age, online learning and high-tech video analysis, nothing can truly replace the unique human engagement between student and teacher. In fact, golf teaching professionals have the opportunity to enhance a family vacation, mend a...
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