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The United States Golf Teachers Federation® trains and certifies golf teaching professionals.

Established in 1989, it is the largest national organization of certified golf teaching professionals in the world. Founded in 1989, the United States Golf Teachers Federation began making history by training and certifying golf teaching professionals for the golfing public. By opening the door to those that previously were never given the opportunity to teach golf, the USGTF started a trend that has led the game through two decades of growth and popularity never seen before. Today, the USGTF is the largest organization of strictly golf teaching professionals in the world with over 30,000 members. The USGTF is a founding member of the World Golf Teachers Federation® and is one of 35 member nations that make up this entity. Both Federations help to establish the world's standard for golf teaching professionals.

11/03/2026

Before golf had hundreds of pages of rules, it had just 13. On March 7, 1744, the Gentlemen Golfers of Leith drafted the “Articles & Laws in Playing at Golf” for an open competition at Leith Links in Edinburgh, Scotland. These 13 rules are recognized as the earliest known written rules of golf. They covered everything from how to tee off to how to determine the winner, and the competition itself was played over just five holes. Nearly 300 years later, golf is governed by an extensive set of rules covering virtually every situation imaginable. From 13 rules on a single page to the modern Rules of Golf, the game has certainly come a long way. (Photo by Mikołaj on Unsplash)

10/27/2026

In 1975, Indiana golfer Owen Cummings found himself in a nightmare position. His ball was sitting in a ditch, tight against a wall. To make matters worse, the hole was directly behind him. There didn't seem to be a conventional way to play the shot. So, Cummings decided to try something extraordinary. He aimed at the wall. The ball slammed into it… and came flying back toward the hole, somehow finding the cup. Eagle! Cummings had just pulled off an almost impossible rebound shot and won the hole. But then came the part nobody saw coming. When he struck the ball, his clubhead had also hit the wall. It broke off, ricocheted back… and struck Cummings in the face, knocking him unconscious. He won the hole, but the shot ended his match. Sometimes in golf, you really do have to watch where the ball and the club bounce. (Photo by Mikhail Seleznev on Unsplash)

10/23/2026

In this day and age of YouTube and internet golf instruction, it is easy to get lost in the woods, so to speak (and sometimes literally with wayward ball striking!). A lot of golfers want to learn on their own without professional instruction, and this includes high school golfers.

Of course, there are different levels of high school golf. Some teams have serious players hoping to play in college and perhaps professionally, and some are built around players just seeking to have fun. In any case, it is the coach's job to coach and not babysit. This means knowing enough about the game to be able to help players improve, and one of the best ways to do this is for a high school coach to have USGTF/WGTF certification. After successful completion of the Associate Member course, that person is qualified to give a competent lesson to beginner to average players, which should constitute most high school golfers.

In addition to certification, high school golf coaches need to formulate practice plans and qualifying criteria. There are numerous resources online that can help with this. Finally, coaches need to look at their players with an unbiased filter. For example, there are coaches who won't play freshmen, no matter how good they are (yes, this happened to one of the members of the USGTF Technical Committee!), or play someone who used to be one of the top players but no longer is. But most of all, being a high school golf coach means developing their golfers more as people than golfers, and that's something we can all be thankful for.

10/21/2026

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10/20/2026

In April 1912, British actor Harry Dearth arrived at Bushey Hall Golf Club in Hertfordshire dressed for battle, but not quite the kind you’d expect on a golf course. He was wearing a full suit of armor. Dearth had a wager with fellow golfer Graham Margeston: he claimed he could beat him over nine holes while wearing the same armor he had previously worn on stage while playing St. George. The armor made swinging a club anything but easy. Still, Dearth managed to keep the match close, eventually losing. But the story wasn't over, the two agreed to double or nothing on the final hole. Dearth won. The golf journalist covering the bizarre match later remarked that Dearth looked like a thoroughly polished golfer, perhaps more polished than anyone else on the links. (Photo by Tamara Harhai on Unsplash)

10/19/2026

By Tim Banick

I recently became the director of golf instruction at Corban University in Salem, Oregon. I have just completed my first year with the team. Although I have my own private golf instruction practice, I felt called to reach out to Corban University to see if there was an opportunity to give back some golf experience to the men’s and women’s teams.

The desire to give back happened when I was introduced to golf. I was a 7th grader taking a lesson from a local professional. At the first lesson, my instructor asked me what I wanted from the lesson. I said, “I would like a swing that will last a lifetime." He responded, “I can do that."

I am now 67 and what he taught me is still with me today. I enjoy teaching golf to all ages, but especially the college age. My goal is to share what I have learned with the next generation and learn from them.

The golf teams currently compete within the NAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics). The teams are comprised of 12 men and nine women golfers. Most players are local; however, we have players from the Midwest, Nevada, Montana, and one from Africa. It has been a great experience to be on this journey that started August 2025 and see their progress to the present.

I am blessed to be able to focus on all things golf rather than the administration piece, which is handled by head coach Charlie Marshall. He has been gracious to allow me to focus on the golf disciplines, i.e., ball striking, short game (chipping, putting, bunker play), and most importantly, the mental aspects of the game. I made a promise early on that I would not undo or change their golf swings, but focus on a golf process and work within their talent.

One of the opportunities has been to observe all 21 players' golf processes. My USGTF private practice has taught me to document details that are being covered with students and keep the drills and aspects fresh and current. One thing I like best about working with college students is they will voice their opinions and let you know if the information being communicated is understood and effective.

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10/16/2026

By Marcus Delgadillo

I helped my father coach my former high school golf team from 2012-2016. Doing this really helped me to find my passion for teaching others the game of golf.

In 2014 I began my golf career as an assistant golf professional at Conestoga Golf Club in Mesquite, Nevada. I taught there until 2017, and then I went to Mesquite Gaming as a sales manager in their group sales department.

I knew I wanted to work in golf and made it a goal to be able to teach golfers of all skill levels once again. In 2020 I received a wonderful opportunity to become the head golf professional at Coyote Willows Golf Course in Mesquite.

I also received my certification through the USGTF in 2020. Since coming here, I have been able to work with golfers of all skill levels and have been enjoying it since day one. My game feels great, and I am currently working on getting back into tournament play, with two events upcoming this fall.

My wife Jacque and I have two children, son Zane who is three years old and a daughter, Myla, who is 12 months old. Zane has had an immediate love for the game since he could walk and loves going out and playing golf with dad, and I can’t wait to see what the future holds for him.

My favorite thing about teaching is helping students find that “light bulb” moment when everything comes together, and they can see the goal we have been working towards.

10/14/2026

If ever was a time for Team International to win the Presidents Cup, heading into Sunday Singles in 2026 was it. Taking a 10.5-7.5 lead into the final day, the International squad played the best golf by far the first three days. However, a complete collapse on Sunday led to an American victory, 17-13.

Much credit goes to captain Brandt Snedeker, whose six captain's picks went 6-0 in Sunday singles. Of the three rookies on the team, first-year pro Jackson Koivun was especially impressive with a record of 2-0-1 in his three matches. Just this past spring, Koivun was playing collegiate golf for Auburn University, but quickly made his mark on the PGA Tour when he held off Scottie Scheffler to win the 3M Open on the PGA Tour this past summer. He certainly looks to be the next big star in golf.

As for the International team, they were disappointed but their spirits weren't dampened, and they will be ready for the next matches in 2028.

10/13/2026

On June 28, 1975, Lee Trevino was playing his second round of the Western Open at Butler National Golf Club when a siren warned players and spectators that a storm was approaching. Trevino, along with fellow golfers Jerry Heard and Bobby Nichols, took shelter near the 13th hole and waited out the storm over hot dogs. Then, halfway through their meal, lightning struck nearby Lake Teal. The electrical charge traveled through the ground and struck Trevino, lifting him completely off the ground before he crashed back down. After a long recovery and continued struggles with back pain, Trevino returned to competitive golf. Nine years later, at age 44, he won his sixth major championship, the 1984 PGA Championship. From a lightning strike on the golf course to another major championship victory, Lee Trevino's story is one of the most remarkable chapters in golf history. What’s the craziest thing that’s ever happened to you on a golf course? (Photo by Tasos Mansour on Unsplash)

10/12/2026

The United States Golf Teachers Cup is annually the largest gathering of USGTF members in the country and serves an important function beyond competition. Members are able to meet others from around the nation, renew old acquaintances and make new friendships. In addition, it is a great chance to meet members of the National Office staff, including president and CEO Brandon Lee.

First-time player Matthew Abramson won a closely-fought battle in the Open division over runner-up and two-time champion Ken Kim. Abramson fired rounds of 68-74 - 142. In the Senior division, Kirk Junge's four-year winning streak came to a halt as Vernon Doswell shot 71-75 - 146 to best runner-up Deron Owns. In the Super Senior division, a three-way tie between Jong Ki Kwak, Jeff Campbell and Jim Perez at 153 necessitated a the first scorecard playoff in U.S. Cup history, won by Kwak. And in the Pro-Am division, the team of Caleb Tarr and Andrew McWatters came out victorious. Results can be viewed at https://www.golfgenius.com/pages/13017890787839491821.

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