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educate our own coaches and extend
our philosophy?”
Part of the new strategy was to
change the name from DGTF to WGTF
of The Netherlands. Beekman said,
“We want to put more emphasis on
being part of the WGTF, and we feel
fortunate to be part of this great
organization. Our main focus will be to
make golf coaching available to
a larger group of people. Right now,
most coaches tend to be good
players who did 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.” Healthy lookout
Beekman is full of energy. He stated, “We
Three-tier model have established a new internet site, fresh
Beekman continued, “To put words into marketing materials, new teachers for our
action, we have established a three-tier model workshops and seminars, and a new line of
at the WGTF of The Netherlands. The first stage apparel. And the good news is that it paid off
is becoming an Assistant Golf Teacher. With this already! For our course in July we have 18 new
certificate, coaches can assist Certified Golf students, and the pipeline for the rest of the
Teachers and get a feel for the job. We feel this year
is a very important group. Golf is growing in our is also looking very healthy. I really believe we
country and we need part-time coaches who have an organization that can add value to
can assist in educating new golfers, help out the Dutch golf market, and we are convinced
with clinics and events, and support and inspire our proposition complements the current golf
junior golfers. teaching market in The Netherlands.”
“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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