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educate our coaches to be ‘entertrainers.’ So, Healthy lookout
when DGTF was looking for a new future, I figured Beekman is full of energy. He stated, “We
if we can be successful with players, why should have established a new internet site, fresh
WGTF OF THE NETHERLANDS READY FOR A NEW START! we not educate our own coaches and extend our marketing materials, new teachers for our

philosophy?” workshops and seminars, and a new line of
Part of the new strategy was to change the apparel. And the good news is that it paid off
name from DGTF to WGTF of The Netherlands. already! For our course in July we have 18 new
Beekman said, “We want to put more emphasis on students, and the pipeline for the rest of the year
being part of the WGTF, and we feel fortunate to is also looking very healthy. I really believe we
be part of this great organization. Our main focus have an organization that can add value to
will be to make golf coaching available to the Dutch golf market, and we are convinced
a larger group of people. Right now, most our proposition complements the current golf
coaches tend to be good players who did teaching market in The Netherlands.”
not succeed on the professional tours. But that
overlooks the many players who have a passion
for this game and want to share this with others,
either full- or part-time.”

Three-tier model
Beekman continued, “To put words into
action, we have established a three-tier model
at the WGTF of The Netherlands. The first stage
is becoming an Assistant Golf Teacher. With
this certificate, coaches can assist Certified
Golf Teachers and get a feel for the job. We
feel this is a very important group. Golf is
growing in our country and we need part-
time coaches who can assist in educating
new golfers, help out with clinics and events,
and support and inspire junior golfers.
“The next stage is becoming a Certified
Golf Teacher. These graduates can teach
independently and start their own business
or academy. The last stage is becoming a
Master Golf Teacher. This stage is targeted
at ambitious Certified Golf Teachers who
want to further enhance their skills.”

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