WGTF DIGITAL CARD AVAILABLE TO ALL USGTF MEMBERS
WGTF数字会员卡向所有USGTF会员开放
All USGTF members are proud of their organization, and rightfully so. Since 1989, the USGTF has provided an avenue into the golf teaching industry for those who desire to do so. And since 1993, the USGTF has been part of a global organization, the World Golf Teachers Federation (WGTF). Now, USGTF members have the chance to use their digital WGTF card worldwide. Please click on to https://wgtf.usgtf.com/member-search-2, type in your first or last name, and your digital card will appear.
所有USGTF会员都为自己组织感到自豪，这是理所当然的。自1989年以来，USGTF为那些希望进入高尔夫教学行业的人提供了一条途径。自1993年以来，USGTF已成为全球组织世界高尔夫教师联合会（WGTF）的一部分。现在，USGTF会员有机会在全球范围内使用他们的WGTF数字会员卡。请点击链接https://wgtf.usgtf.com/member-search-2，输入您的名字或姓氏，您的数字会员卡将显示出来。
This card is an attractive addition to member benefits already offered to all USGTF members. It also serves as recognition that USGTF members are part of the elite worldwide federation of golf teaching professionals. As we are moving at warp speed into an all-digital world, WGTF digital cards serve to become part of this exciting process.
该会员卡是对所有USGTF会员已经享有的会员权益的有吸引力的补充。它也是承认USGTF会员是全球高尔夫教学专业人士联合会的一部分的标志。随着我们以超快速度进入全数字化世界，WGTF数字会员卡成为令人兴奋的一部分。
INTERNATIONAL PGA AVAILABLE TO ALL WGTF MEMBERS
IPGA向所有WGTF会员开放
The International PGA was conceived on the notion of welcoming and providing membership for every golf professional, regardless of race, religion or national origin. It offers both PGA and WGTF members the opportunity to belong to a global body of professional golfers. The International PGA promotes career development and acts as one voice for individual professionals from every golfing nation. International PGA members are recognized and respected worldwide by both the public and golf management within the industry.
IPGA的构想是欢迎并为每一位高尔夫职业选手提供会员资格，不论种族、宗教或国籍。它为PGA和WGTF会员提供了加入全球职业高尔夫球手团体的机会。
IPGA促进职业发展，并代表来自各个高尔夫球国家的个人专业人士发出统一声音。IPGA会员受到业界内公众和高尔夫管理人士的全球认可和尊重。
Current IPGA members can now pay annual dues of $195 at http://www.InternationalPGA.org/renew. WGTF members wishing to join the organization may visit http://www.InternationalPGA.org/become-a-new-member.
目前的IPGA会员现在可以在http://www.InternationalPGA.org/renew支付年费195美元。希望加入该组织的WGTF会员可以访问http://www.InternationalPGA.org/become-a-new-member。
NEWS FROM WGTF-GREAT BRITAN
WGTF-英国分会新闻
By Peter Hudson
彼得·哈德森撰写
We have enjoyed a great season of golf coaching so far with two residential trainings, one in Alicante, Spain, and the second in Oxford, England. The first in April saw our coaches spread over Europe, the Far East and the Middle East. Because of this, it is of paramount importance that the quality of those we certify is very high, to enhance the reputation of all WGTF coaches. It is in this respect only four coaches have qualified so far this year, but with five more close who are working on their own coaching plans to get them over the line.
迄今为止，我们已经度过了一个精彩的高尔夫教练赛季，进行了两次住宿培训，一次在西班牙的阿利坎特，另一次在英格兰的牛津。四月份的第一次培训中，我们的教练遍布欧洲、远东和中东。因此，我们认证的教练质量非常高，以提升所有WGTF教练的声誉至关重要。今年迄今为止，仅有四名教练取得了资格，但还有五名即将获得资格，他们正在制定自己的教练计划以达到要求。
In Oxford, we had a government-backed trainee, which again validates the power of the WGTF in that the government paid for his training in full. We had another great coach, Rajesh, who we will hear much about as he has not only exceeded his psychological peak performance training, but is also off to Romania to start work representing the WGTF.
在牛津，我们有一名得到政府支持的实习生，这再次证实了WGTF的力量，政府全额资助了他的培训费用。我们还有另一位出色的教练拉杰什，我们将会听到很多关于他的消息，因为他不仅超越了自己的心理巅峰进行训练，而且还将前往罗马尼亚开始代表WGTF的工作。
It is not only about new faces; sometimes, it’s great to meet some of the old ones. We took that opportunity in August to travel to Kilkea Castle near Dublin, Ireland, and meet our Irish members. Some of them had been members for nearly 20 years, and it was great to enjoy the local Guinness and a round of competitive golf on the magical Kilkea course, which the next day was hosting a major Irish professional event. The winner was Peter Redmond. We will certainly return next year.
这不仅仅关乎新面孔，有时候，能够见到一些老面孔也是很棒的。我们在8月份利用机会前往爱尔兰都柏林附近的基尔基城堡，与我们的爱尔兰会员见面。其中一些人已经是会员近20年了，能够享用当地的吉尼斯啤酒并在神奇的基尔基球场上进行一场高尔夫比赛，这是一个很棒的经历。次日球场举办了一项重要的爱尔兰职业赛事，冠军是彼得·雷德蒙德。明年我们肯定会再次回来。
I have been very busy since accepting the role as one of V1 Golf’s content suppliers. This was a great honour and is a chance to mention the WGTF to the world of golf every month. We have one more training this year in October in Alicante, and if any WGTF member from elsewhere wants to come and experience our training, please contact me at info@wgtf.org.uk.
自从担任V1高尔夫内容供应商一职以来，我的工作非常繁忙。这是一项巨大的荣誉，也是向高尔夫世界每个月提及WGTF的机会。今年十月，我们还将在阿利坎特进行一次培训，如果来自其他地方的任何WGTF会员想参加我们的培训，请通过info@wgtf.org.uk与我联系。
REGIONAL UPDATE: McMULLIN TAKES OWN REGION CROWN
地区更新：麦克马林夺得自己的地区冠军
The USGTF Central Region Championship concluded with regional director Tony McMullin from Cincinnati, Ohio, winning the title. The tournament was held at Walden Ponds Golf Course in Hamilton, Ohio, this past September. After two days of play, both McMullin and newcomer Matt Stensrud from Kansas City, Kansas, walked off the final regulation hole of the 36-hole event tied with a total of 148. McMullin was declared the winner in a scorecard playoff. The legendary Ron Cox from Nashville, Tennessee, finished a very close third.
美国高尔夫教练协会中部地区锦标赛随着俄亥俄州辛辛那提的地区总监托尼·麦克马林的夺冠落下帷幕。该锦标赛于去年九月在俄亥俄州汉密尔顿的沃尔登池高尔夫球场举行。经过两天的比赛，麦克马林和新人马特·斯特恩斯鲁德来自堪萨斯城，堪萨斯州，在36洞比赛的最后一洞并列，总成绩为148杆。麦克马林在附加赛中被宣布为获胜者。传奇人物罗恩·考克斯来自田纳西州纳什维尔，以非常接近的第三名完赛。
But the real winners in this tournament, or any other tournament that the USGTF puts on, are the instructors that play in them. These are the men and women that take their opportunities to increase the skills of their clients in this great game very seriously and professionally. To say that there are a lot of great golf instructors and professionalism in the ranks of any given golf tournament is just scratching the surface.
但在这个锦标赛中真正的赢家，或者在美国高尔夫教练协会举办的任何其他锦标赛中，都是参与其中的教练们。这些男男女女非常认真和专业地利用机会提高他们客户的技能，对待这项伟大的运动。说在任何一场高尔夫比赛中都有许多优秀的高尔夫教练和专业水平，只是表面现象。
All the USGTF instructors who teach, train, motivate and inspire their clients know that they are the true winners of any given tournament that they decide to play in. Long before they strike their first tee shot, they have positively impacted and influenced their clients and those who look to enjoy this great game more.
所有教学、训练、激励并启发他们客户的美国高尔夫教练协会的教练都知道，他们是决定参加的任何一场比赛的真正赢家。早在他们击出第一杆开球之前，他们已经积极地影响客户们更多地享受这项伟大的运动。
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“PRO” FILES – TOURING PROFESSIONAL SAHITH THEEGALA
“职业”球手档案 – 巡回职业球手萨希斯·提加拉
His name is of international origin, but Sahith Theegala is all American. He was born in Fullerton, California, to parents who emigrated to the United States from India in the 1980s. He was a standout at Pepperdine University, winning all three collegiate player-of-the-year awards (Haskin, Ben Hogan and Jack Nicklaus), one of only five golfers to do so.
他的名字源于国外，但萨希斯·提加拉是地道的美国人。他出生在加利福尼亚州富勒顿，父母在20世纪80年代从印度移民到美国。他在佩珀代因大学脱颖而出，赢得了所有三项大学年度最佳球员奖（哈斯金、本·霍根和杰克·尼克劳斯），成为仅有的五位取得这一成绩的高尔夫球手之一。
He turned pro to much acclaim in 2020 and played the Korn Ferry Tour in 2021, earning his PGA Tour card for 2022. He quickly became a fan favorite as he challenged for the title at the WM Phoenix Open before finishing third. He also came close to winning on two other occasions in addition to several high finishes. Finally, this past September, he earned his first victory at the Fortinet Championship in his native California. If you’re looking to bet on who will be America’s next superstar, you can do worse than put your money on Sahith Theegala. Oh, and as to the pronunciation of his name, it is “saw hith thee gala.”
他在2020年受到广泛赞誉而转为职业选手，并在2021年参加了玉米粉巡回赛，获得了2022年PGA巡回赛的参赛资格。他在WM凤凰公开赛上挑战冠军，并最终获得第三名，迅速成为球迷的最爱。除了取得几次高排名外，他还曾两次差一点获胜。最后，在去年九月，他在加利福尼亚本土赢得了他的首个冠军，取得了Fortinet锦标赛的胜利。如果你想打赌谁将成为美国下一位巨星，把你的钱押在萨希斯·提加拉身上可能不会错。哦，关于他名字的发音，是“saw hith thee gala”。
“PRO” FILE – USGTF MEMBER KEN BUTLER – IN MEMORIAM
“职业”教练档案 -追思美国高尔夫教练协会会员肯·巴特勒
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of one of the USGTF’s longtime examiners and Hall of Fame member, Ken Butler, this past September. Ken, originally from Glasgow, Scotland, began working with the USGTF in 1993 and continued on with his role as an examiner for over a decade.
我们怀着沉重的心情宣布，美国高尔夫教练协会的资深考官和名人堂成员肯·巴特勒于去年九月离世。肯来自苏格兰格拉斯哥，自1993年开始与美国高尔夫教练协会合作，担任考官的工作持续了十多年。
Those who remember Ken will undoubtedly recall his great Scottish sense of humor. He also was a great golfer, having won the individual championship at the 1999 World Golf Teachers Cup, and played professionally in Europe before turning his sights to teaching.
记得肯的人无疑会想起他那充满苏格兰幽默感的风格。他也是一位出色的高尔夫球手，在1999年世界高尔夫教练杯上赢得了个人冠军，并在成为教练之前曾在欧洲打职业比赛。
He was not only a great friend to many USGTF employees, but also to many members. He also was a close personal friend of the legendary golfer and two-time major champion Tony Jacklin. Ken was enjoying retirement in Florida and a family vacation in Wisconsin when an unfortunate accident took his life. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him, especially including his wife Kari.
他不仅是许多美国高尔夫教练协会员工的好朋友，也是许多会员的好朋友。他还是传奇高尔夫球手、两次大满贯冠军得主托尼·杰克林的亲密朋友。肯在佛罗里达州享受着退休生活，在威斯康星度假时遭遇不幸意外而离世。所有认识他的人，尤其包括他的妻子卡里，都将非常想念他。
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT – MARK YU
焦点学生- 马克·余
By Kevin Moon, USGTF Master Golf Teaching Professional
凯文·蒙（美国高尔夫教练协会大师级教练）
I am excited to share, with great pleasure and immense pride, the exceptional accomplishments of one of my outstanding golf students, Mark Yu. At just 11 years old, Mark has demonstrated remarkable dedication, talent and an unwavering passion for the sport of golf.
我很高兴在这里与大家分享一个令人骄傲而异常出色的高尔夫学生马克·余取得的卓越成就。年仅11岁的马克展现了非凡的敬业精神、天赋和对高尔夫运动的坚定热情。
Mark’s journey in the golfing world has been filled with numerous milestones and triumphs. Notably, he recently emerged victorious in the Drive Chip and Putt local tournament, showcasing his exceptional skills in all aspects of the game. His precision, technique and unwavering composure throughout the competition were truly awe-inspiring.
马克在高尔夫的旅程中充满了许多里程碑和胜利。值得注意的是，他最近在“挥杆、击球和推杆”本地锦标赛中脱颖而出，展现了他在比赛中各个方面的卓越技能。他在比赛中的精准度、技巧和沉着冷静真是令人叹为观止。
Furthermore, Mark’s commitment to excellence was evident in his remarkable performance in the Washington Junior Golf Association sub-district tournaments. Not only did he secure victory in three separate qualifiers, but he did so with a level of skill and sportsmanship that sets him apart as a true role model for his peers. Mark’s ability to maintain focus and deliver exceptional shots under pressure is a testament to his unwavering dedication to the game.
此外，在华盛顿少年高尔夫协会分区锦标赛中，他杰出的表现是对自我卓越的承诺。他不仅在三场不同的预选赛中获胜，而且以超群的技艺和体育精神脱颖而出，成为同龄人的榜样。马克能够在压力下保持专注并交出出色的一杆是他对这项运动始终如一的奉献的证明。
Perhaps the pinnacle of Mark’s achievements came in the form of his recent triumph at the WJGA District 6 Championship tournament, helping him to advance to the 2023 state championship. His remarkable display of talent, strategic thinking and mental fortitude allowed him to navigate the challenging course and outshine his competitors. Mark’s victory in this highly competitive event serves as a testament to his incredible work ethic and his ability to rise to the occasion when it truly matters.
也许马克成就的顶峰是他最近在WJGA第六区锦标赛中的胜利，这帮助他晋级到2023年的州锦标赛。他在挑战性的球场上展现出的出色才能、战略思维和心理毅力使他能够驾驭比赛，超越竞争对手。马克在这项竞争激烈的比赛中取得的胜利证明了他的不懈比赛精神和在关键时刻脱颖而出的能力。
Beyond Mark’s impressive list of accolades, he possesses a remarkable attitude that contributes to his success both on and off the golf course. His commitment to fair play, respect for his fellow competitors and his unwavering determination to continuously improve make him a true embodiment of the values we strive to instill in our athletes.
除了马克令人印象深刻的成就之外，他拥有一种非凡的态度，这种态度促使他在高尔夫球场内外取得成功。他对公平竞争的承诺、对竞争对手的尊重以及不断提高自己的坚定决心使他成为我们力求在运动员中灌输的价值观的真实体现。
As Mark’s coach for the past few years, I have had the privilege of witnessing his growth and development firsthand. His hunger for knowledge, his eagerness to learn from every experience and his willingness to embrace challenges have made working with him an absolute joy. Mark’s ability to set goals, work tirelessly towards achieving them and maintain a positive mindset throughout his journey is truly commendable.
作为马克的教练，我有幸亲眼见证了他的成长和进步。他对知识的渴求、从每一次经历中学习的渴望以及接受挑战的意愿使我很愉快地与他合作。马克设定目标、不懈努力实现这些目标，并在整个过程中保持积极的心态，这些都是值得称赞的。
INDUSTRY PARTNER SPOTLIGHT – COBRA GOLF
行业合作伙伴聚焦 – 蛇王高尔夫
Cobra Golf has long been known as an innovator of both style and technology when it comes to golf equipment. Their latest offering, the Aerojet series, is no exception. The line features aesthetically-pleasing drivers, fairway woods and irons. “Faster by design” is the moniker Cobra is using to describe the Aerojet series, with aerodynamic optimization for the driver and fairway woods.
蛇王高尔夫长期以来一直以其在高尔夫装备领域的风格和技术创新而闻名。他们的最新产品系列“Aerojet系列”也不例外。这一系列包括外观精美的球杆、球道木和铁杆。“设计更快”是蛇王用来描述Aerojet系列的口号，该系列对驱球杆和球道木进行了空气动力学优化。
The driver comes in three models: Aerojet, Aerojet LS and Aerojet Max. The Aerojet should fit most players; the Aerojet LS is for better players seeking reduced spin and greater workability, and the Aerojet Max is for players who need maximum forgiveness in a draw-biased driver.
该系列驱球杆分为三个型号：Aerojet、Aerojet LS和Aerojet Max。Aerojet适合大多数球员；Aerojet LS适合追求降低旋转并增加操控性的优秀球员；而Aerojet Max则适合需要一号木更容易打出小左曲的球员。
Cobra Golf is an industry partner with the USGTF, and offers a generous personal use discount for all members, Please call the USGTF National Office at (772) 88-USGTF for pricing and to place an order.
蛇王高尔夫是美国高尔夫教练协会的行业合作伙伴，并为所有会员提供慷慨的折扣。请致电美国高尔夫教练协会国家办公室，电话号码为(772) 88-USGTF，了解定价并下订单。
EDITORIAL – THE ROLE OF THE TEACHING PROFESSIONAL IN THE AGE OF TECHNOLOGY
编辑精选 – 在科技时代的教学专业人员角色
When the USGTF began operations in 1989, the common method of teaching was to look at a student’s most obvious visual fault and then try to “correct” it. This also came about with the advent of the portable video cassette camera, where the teacher could pop the tape into a video cassette recorder (VCR). This allowed for instant analysis, frame by frame, of a student’s swing.
当美国高尔夫教练协会于1989年开始运营时，教学的普遍方法通过是观察学生明显的动作缺陷，然后尝试“纠正”它。这种方法也是随着便携式录像带摄像机的出现而产生的，教练可以将录像带放入录像机（VCR）中，对学生的挥杆进行逐帧分析。
Today, much quicker video systems abound, but one tremendous addition has been the game-changing launch monitor. Most teachers now strive for the repeatability of a swing over the look of a swing, even if that swing has what previous generations of teachers would consider “flaws.” Is it possible to rely solely on technology to provide the numbers?
如今，有许多更方便的视频软件，其中包括了一个非常有颠覆性的工具–击球监测仪的出现。大多数教练现在追求的挥杆是可重复的，而不仅仅是挥杆的表现出来的样子。即使是那些上一代的教练认为的“错误”的挥杆动作。这些是否仅仅依赖视频技术提供的数字信息就可以做到吗？
The answer is no. It still takes a teacher with a great understanding of the mechanics of the golf swing and the cause and effect of certain motor patterns to accurately come up with a correct game plan for swing improvement. These launch monitors, which not only tell us exactly what the ball is doing but exactly what the club is doing, are a valuable addition to a teacher’s arsenal. But make no mistake: They do not replace the teacher!
答案是否定的。学员依然需要一位对高尔夫挥杆的原理和特定运动模式的因果关系有深刻理解的教练，才能制定正确挥杆动作的学习计划。这些击球监测仪不仅告诉我们球的表现，还告诉我们球杆的情况，它们是教练工具箱中宝贵的补充。但不要搞错：它们不能取代教练！
There is also talk of artificial intelligence (AI) being able to take over the role of a teacher. This might involve a student uploading his or her swing and letting the AI give the instruction. While theoretically this is possible, from a practical point of view in the year 2023 it is just not, well, practical. Good teaching often relies on physically placing the student into the correct position or guiding them through the correct motion, and AI can’t do that. There is also the problem of AI offering what could only be described as “formulaic” solutions when a more creative approach is needed. So at this time, while modern technology is great, the role of the human teacher is probably more important than ever to help their students navigate all these modern wonders.
还有关于人工智能（AI）能够取代教练角色的讨论。有些学生可能通过上传自己的挥杆视频，然后由AI提供相关指导。尽管理论上这是可能的，但从目前2023的实际情况来看，这并不切合实际的。良好的教学通常依赖于将学生置于正确的位置或引导他们进行正确的动作，而AI无法做到这一点。还有一个问题是，当需要更有创造力的方法时，AI可能会提供只能被描述为“公式化”的解决方案。因此，在现代技术很棒的同时，人类教练的角色可能比以往任何时候都更重要，以导航帮助他们的学生实现现代的奇迹。
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