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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

GOLF TEACHING PRO MAGAZINE ®
PRESIDENT & CEO
Brandon Lee
Editor
Mark Harman
From the President and CEO National Coordinator
Bob Wyatt, Jr.
Manager of Membership
Services
of the United States Golf WGTF Development Caitlin McAdams
Jennifer Russakis
Tournament Directors Art Director
Teachers Federation ® Mark Harman Heidi Rich
Cole Golden
Bob Corbo Bil Rice
Brandon Lee Brent Davies John Savage
Bruce Sims Vic Wilson
Mike Stevens Bob Myers
reetings to all USGTF members! It is my distinct honor and Nathan Guerrero Christopher Warner
Gprivilege that I have become the second president and CEO of ADVISORY BOARD
the USGTF, taking over for Geoff Bryant. We all owe Geoff a debt of Mark Harman – Ridgeland, South Carolina
gratitude for starting the USGTF in 1989, giving teaching professionals Geoff Bryant – Nova Scotia, Canada
James Perez – Fresno, California
a voice and opportunities that they never before had. All of us at the Herbert Lowe – Wellington, Florida
David Vaught – Sarasota, Florida
USGTF are eternally grateful for his vision, and I intend to continue on Jim Moffat – Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
Dave Shaver – Phoenix, Arizona
that mission, bringing the USGTF to even greater heights as the 21st Thomas Wartelle – Washington, Louisiana
Leo Perlmutter – Sunrise, Florida
century rolls along. Michael Levine – Port St. Lucie, Florida
Dave Peters – Montreal, Canada
I am ready to work harder than ever to make USGTF certification Warren Root – Richmond, Virginia
Bruce Munch – Port St. Lucie, Florida
the top-level certification for golf teaching professionals. It is time
to be recognized by all in the golf industry that we are number one INTERNATIONAL AFFILIATES
Marc Ray
in golf teaching professionals! All of my staff’s and my efforts are – Canada – Nazeer Tajudeen
– Tanzania –
focused to move forward to accomplish this goal. Please continue to Brandon Lee Amit Saran
– India –
– Korea –
Anthony Benny
support and participate in this endeavor. – Germany & Austria – – Trinidad & Tobago –
Uli Paetzel
Steve Mak
The year 2020 has been an interesting one for our organization, Wei Yen Hsiao – Hong Kong & China –
– Taiwan –
Karin Lampinen
Rafael Conde
to say the least. In addition to a change in leadership at the USGTF, – Mexico – – Finland –
Tendy Tsia
Peter Hudson
the entire world has been affected by the COVID-19 coronavirus – Great Britain & Ireland – – Singapore –
Brandon Kotze
that emerged earlier this year. Many courses and driving ranges Alejandro Duque – South Africa –
– Costa Rica –
Bjorn Beekman
were closed for months, but now as summer comes upon us, all are Shuichi Yaginuma – Netherlands –
– Japan –
Sachin Bhattari
now open. The National Golf Foundation reports that the number Anohk Jai Gary Schott
– Nepal –
– Kenya –
of rounds played is up, as people are seeking healthy ways to stay Grant Garrison – New Zealand –
– Australia –
active. This is good news for our members who stand to benefit, from The United States Golf Teachers Federation through
new golfers discovering the game to other golfers returning after an innovative, effective swing mechanics and teaching
methodology, establishes a national and international
absence. I know USGTF members stand at the ready to help them standard in training and certification for professional
golf teachers. In addition, the USGTF provides services
for members and promotes the organization and golf
enjoy the game even more. teaching profession.
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We also wish to welcome Caitlin McAdams to the USGTF National Golf Teaching Pro invites the submission of manuscripts,
photos, and letters to the editor from its readers. All
Office staff. Caitlin comes to us from telecommunications analytics material submitted becomes the property of USGTF, unless
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Finally, I welcome all members to contact me if you have any
questions or items you wish to bring to my attention. I will be working The ideas and opinions expressed in Golf Teaching Pro
do not necessarily reflect those of the United States Golf
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