《USGTF 新闻资讯》2024年1月期刊

HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM THE USGTF
美国高尔夫球教练协会（USGTF）祝您新年快乐！

From everyone at the USGTF National Office, we wish you a Happy New Year and hope you have a prosperous and successful 2024 season. As the USGTF enters its 35th year of operation, the National Office staff is ready to serve you, and we welcome your input. Please contact member_services@usgtf.com, or you may call (772) 88-USGTF or (772) 888-7483, if the National Office staff can be of assistance to you.
来自美国高尔夫球教练协会（USGTF）总部的全体成员，我们祝您新年快乐，愿您在2024年事业有成和万事如意。随着USGTF进入其运营的第35年，总部工作人员已准备好为您提供服务，我们欢迎您的建议。如果总部工作人员能为您提供帮助，请联系member_services@usgtf.com，或拨打(772) 88-USGTF或(772) 888-7483。

THE ULTIMATE LEVEL OF SUCCESS – MASTER GOLF TEACHING PROFESSIONAL®
成功的巅峰 – 大师级高尔夫职业教练

To be considered a master of one’s craft, as Merriam-Webster puts it, means “to become skilled or proficient in the use of; to gain a thorough understanding of.” USGTF members who have attained the level of Master Golf Teaching Professional® have reached a level that is truly exclusive. And why is that?
被视为某个领域的大师，正如韦氏词典所述，意味着“在使用中变得熟练或精通；获得全面的理解。” 成为高尔夫球职业大师级教练的USGTF会员已经达到了一个真正独特的水平。那是为什么呢？

Have you noticed the registered trademark symbol after the phrase “Master Golf Teaching Professional”? This is because it is indeed a federally registered trademark, and only those who have successfully completed all requirements of the USGTF’s master-level certification process are legally allowed to use the term.
您是否注意到在短语“大师级高尔夫职业教练”之后有商标注册符号？它确实是一个联邦注册的商标，只有那些成功完成USGTF高级认证流程的人才被允许使用这个术语。

Many who have reached the level of Master Golf Teaching Professional have said the certification course itself is one of the best learning opportunities available. David Buise said, “Jerry (Ellstrom) was very kind, we had conversations about golf, about life and how I got into golf. He made it very comfortable for me taking the test. His knowledge alone helped me feel more comfortable with a lot of aspects that I can add to my teaching repertoire. I highly recommend the course to all who qualify.” Jason Miller added, “I really liked all the other students in the program, an awesome group of golfers and golf instructors. I want to emphasize how tremendous I think Bill Rice is. He’s delightful and extremely smart, extremely funny and kind, accommodating yet strict, personable. I definitely recommend the course, and if you’re looking to get a golf instruction job, the USGTF Masters certification is the cream of the crop.”
许多达到大师级高尔夫球职业教练水平的会员都说认证课程本身是最好的学习机会之一。David Buise说：“Jerry（Ellstrom）非常友善，我们谈论了高尔夫，谈论了生活以及我是如何开始从事高尔夫的。他让我在考试时感到非常舒适。他的知识帮助我更加自信，可以让增加了我教学中的很多方法。我强烈推荐所有符合条件的人参加这门课程。” Jason Miller补充说：“我真的很喜欢培训中的其他学员，一个很棒的高尔夫球手和高尔夫球教练的团队。我想强调我对Bill Rice的印象有多深。他非常友善、极其聪明、极其幽默，既亲切又严格。我绝对推荐这门课程，如果您想找到高尔夫教学工作，USGTF高尔夫大师认证培训是最高水平的。”

Candidates are required to present a written thesis to the rest of the class, affording a great learning environment for all. In addition, a shotmaking demonstration and passing a written teaching test are required. Those who have been a Certified Golf Teaching Professional® for a minimum of 12 months are eligible to attend the master-level certification class. The next class will be held June 12-14 in Las Vegas, Nevada. For more information, please visit https://www.usgtf.com/master-golf-teaching-professional.
参与培训的学员需要呈交一篇书面论文，为所有人提供了一个极好的学习环境。此外，需要进行一个实战考试并通过书面教学测试。那些至少拥有12个月高级高尔夫球教练职业认证的人有资格参加大师级认证班。下一次培训将于6月12日至14日在内华达州拉斯维加斯举行。有关更多信息，请访问 https://www.usgtf.com/master-golf-teaching-professional。

GOLF TEACHING PRO IN PRINT, DIGITAL FORM
《高尔夫球职业教练》杂志以印刷和数字形式呈现

Golf Teaching Pro magazine, the official member publication of the USGTF and WGTF, is now available in digital form on our website at www.USGTF.com in addition to its print form. The magazine has features and articles of interest to all golf teaching professionals, including instruction and news from around the world.
《高尔夫球职业教练》杂志是美国高尔夫球教练协会（USGTF）和世界高尔夫球教练协会（WGTF）的官方会员刊物，现在除了印刷形式外，还可在我们的网站www.USGTF.com上以数字形式获取。该杂志包含对所有高尔夫球职业教练人士感兴趣的特色和文章，包括来自世界各地的教学和新闻。

Articles in this edition include a feature on the United States Golf Teachers Cup, teaching and developing junior golfers, and a historical look at the Ryder Cup. In addition, news from around the world from the WGTF’s various federation nations is also featured. This valued resource is an important part of our communication with all USGTF and WGTF members.
本期的文章包括有关美国高尔夫球教练杯的特写，教学和培养青少年高尔夫球手的内容，以及对莱德杯的历史回顾。此外，还介绍了来自WGTF各个国家的世界分会的各地新闻。这一宝贵的资源是我们与所有USGTF和WGTF会员进行沟通的重要组成部分。

REGION CHAMPIONSHIP ACTION GETS UNDERWAY
区域锦标赛即将开始

Southeast – The USGTF Southeast Region Championship will be held Tuesday and Wednesday, February 20-21, at Twisted Oaks Golf Course in Beverly Hills, Florida (west-central Florida). The entry fee of $245 covers two tournament rounds of golf, range balls prior to play and a prize fund. Tee assignments will be based on age and gender. For more information, please contact region director Mark Harman at mark@usgtf.com. There are three ways to enter: By check made out to Mark Harman, 1656 Colony Dr., Ridgeland SC 29936; Venmo @MarkHarman, or Pay Pal markharmangolf@aol.com. The entry deadline is Monday, February 12.

东南地区 – 美国高尔夫球教练协会（USGTF）东南地区锦标赛将于2月20日和21日（星期二和星期三）在佛罗里达州贝弗利希尔斯的Twisted Oaks高尔夫球场举行（位于佛罗里达州西部中部）。报名费为245美元，包括两轮锦标赛高尔夫球、比赛前的练习球和奖金基金。发球台分配将基于年龄和性别。欲了解更多信息，请联系区域主任Mark Harman，电子邮件：mark@usgtf.com。有三种报名方式：通过支票支付至Mark Harman，邮寄至1656 Colony Dr., Ridgeland SC 29936；通过Venmo支付至@MarkHarman；或通过PayPal支付至markharmangolf@aol.com。报名截止日期为2月12日星期一。

2024UPCOMING CERTIFICATION
2024即将举行的认证课程：

COURSES:

弗特皮尔斯，佛罗里达州 – 2月5日至8日
拉斯维加斯，内华达州 – 3月18日至21日
休斯敦，德克萨斯州 – 3月18日至21日
弗特皮尔斯，佛罗里达州 – 4月1日至4日
拉斯维加斯，内华达州 – 5月6日至9日
普林斯顿，新泽西州 – 5月6日至9日
埃文斯维尔，印第安纳州 – 5月20日至23日
亚特兰大，佐治亚州 – 5月20日至23日
弗特皮尔斯，佛罗里达州 – 6月17日至20日
拉斯维加斯，内华达州 – 7月8日至11日
拉斯维加斯，内华达州 – 9月2日至5日
埃文斯维尔，印第安纳州 – 9月9日至12日
普林斯顿，新泽西州 – 9月9日至12日
亚特兰大，佐治亚州 – 9月16日至19日
休斯敦，德克萨斯州 – 9月23日至26日
弗特皮尔斯，佛罗里达州 – 9月23日至26日
拉斯维加斯，内华达州 – 11月4日至7日
弗特皮尔斯，佛罗里达州 – 11月4日至7日
更多信息，请访问 www.USGTF.com

2024 PGA TOUR SCHEDULE
2024 PGA巡回赛时间表

For the first time in quite a few years, the PGA Tour’s season-opener will officially open at the Sentry Tournament of Champions in January. The season itself will conclude this fall. For the past several years, the Tour’s official start to the season commenced after the FedEx Cup was concluded and covered two calendar years.
在过去的几年里，PGA巡回赛的新赛季将首次正式在一月的Sentry Tournament of Champions中开始。整个赛季将在今年秋天结束。在过去的几年里，巡回赛的官方新赛季一直是在FedEx杯结束后开始的，并跨足两个日历年。

The change was done to simplify the season, among other reasons. In addition to a change to the Tour’s calendar, a series of “Signature Events” will continue in 2024, a response to the LIV Tour’s high payouts. Signature Events will give 700 FedEx Cup points to the winner in addition to highly inflated purses and reduced, no-cut fields.
这一变化是为了简化赛季，除此之外还有其他原因。除了巡回赛时间表的变化之外，2024年将继续举办一系列“特别赛事（Signature Events）”，这是对LIV Tour高奖金的回应。这些特别赛事（Signature Events）将为获胜者提供700个FedEx杯积分，除了奖金大幅增加之外，还减少了比赛场次要求，以及增加不设晋级线的赛事。

The changes are not without controversy as many who are not eligible for Signature Events fear those who are eligible will easily keep their Tour playing privileges for years to come, becoming much less a tour based on merit and more on previous achievements. The year 2024 will certainly be one of the more interesting ones in Tour history.
这些变化并非没有争议，因为许多不符合特别赛事（Signature Events）Signature Events参赛资格的人，担心那些有资格参与的人将更容易保持在未来几年内巡回赛的参赛资格积分，更多依赖吃老本，不再寻求当个赛季的个人表现，但2024年将无疑是美巡赛历史上最有趣的一年之一。

“PRO” FILE – USGTF MEMBER “PRO” FILE – USGTF MEMBER THOMAS WARTELLE
“职业教练”档案 – 美国高尔夫球教练协会会员托马斯·奎尔（Thomas Wartelle）

A native of Louisiana, Thomas T Wartelle turned pro after graduating with a B.S. in Agronomy from the University of Louisiana. He is a PGA and WGTF Master Golf Teaching Professional, as well as a WGTF course examiner.
路易斯安那州本地人托马斯·奎尔e在从路易斯安那大学获得农学学士学位后成为职业球员。他是PGA和WGTF高级高尔夫球职业教练，还是WGTF课程考官。

Wartelle’s career as a playing professional brought him around the world, competing in Europe, Asia, South America, Canada and the USA. His 30+ years of professional golf have been an unbelievable journey, going to over 40 countries as a player/instructor with 20,000+ hours of instruction given, and teaching and meeting thousands of students and great people around the globe. He has traveled the world training golf instructors to teach golf, using a unique system for learning.
奎尔的职业生涯使他周游世界，在欧洲、亚洲、南美、加拿大和美国参赛。他30多年的职业高尔夫生涯是一段令人难以置信的经历，作为球员/教练，他走遍了40多个国家，提供了20000多小时的教学，并教授并结识了全球数千名学生和卓越的人才。他环游世界培训高尔夫教练，使用独特的学习系统。

Wartelle’s teaching philosophy and methods have been recognized as innovative, and best described as a combination of “old-style feel” with the latest in technology. Wartelle is renowned for training players who are serious about moving to the next level. This includes numerous professional tour players, college golfers, amateur champions and high-level junior golfers. His training includes all aspects of the game with a focus on mechanics, short game, tournament preparation and fitness/speed training.
奎尔的教学理念和方法被认为是创新的，最佳的描述是 “老式感觉”与最新技术的结合。奎尔以培训认真考虑提升到下一级别的球员而闻名。这包括众多职业巡回球员、大学高尔夫球员、业余冠军和高水平的青少年高尔夫球手。他的培训涵盖了比赛的各个方面，侧重于力学、短杆、比赛准备和健身/挥速训练。

Wartelle has been named to the WGTF Top 100 Instructors list. In 2007, he was inducted into the WGTF Hall of Fame. He is a contributing writer for several golf publications and media. His mission is to grow the game while developing golfers into champions in golf and life. His mantra is “pay it forward.” You can visit his social media on Facebook and Instagram @ttwgolf.
奎尔入选了WGTF百强教练名单。在2007年，他被入选为WGTF名人堂成员。他是几家高尔夫出版物和媒体的撰稿人。他的使命是推动高尔夫运动的发展，将高尔夫球手培养成高尔夫和人生的冠军。他的座右铭是“回馈社会”。您可以在Facebook和Instagram上访问他的社交媒体账号 @ttwgolf。

STUDENT SPOTLIGHT SUBMISSIONS SOUGHT
寻求“明星学生”栏目的投稿

USGTF members who have students notable for their achievements, accomplishments, or even notable progress, are invited to submit their stories for consideration in the monthly e-newsletter. A picture of the USGTF member along with their student will also be featured in the item.
美国高尔夫球教练协会（USGTF）的会员，如果你的学生拥有出色的成就或者成绩，甚至是非常显著的进步，可以写出他们的故事，投稿至每月电子新闻通讯使用。USGTF会员与其学生的照片也将在文章中予以展示。

Such submissions are important to highlight the success of USGTF members. Not only does the student spotlight showcase the teaching professional in addition to the student, but putting out success stories by USGTF members continues to show the strength of the certification process and the qualifications of all USGTF members. As the old saying goes, a rising tide lifts all boats! Submissions may be made at info@usgtf.com.
这样的稿件对于展示USGTF会员的成功至关重要。“明星学生”不仅可以展示教练和学生的风采，而且宣传USGTF会员的成功故事也是对其认证资质有力的表现。正如古老的谚语所说，涨潮能托起所有的船！投稿可发送至 info@usgtf.com。

INDUSTRY PARTNER – SWING PROFILE – GET $10 APPLE GIFT CARD FOR NEW COACH SUBSCRIPTION OF SWING PROFILE GOLF ANALYZER
协会合作伙伴 – Swing Profile -新教练使用 Swing Profile 高尔夫分析仪应用，将获赠 $10 苹果礼品卡

Golf coaching is easy and fun with Swing Profile golf analyzer, and you can make a perfect start in 2024! For the month of January 2024, you will get a free $10 Apple gift card when you buy a 1-year Coach Subscription*. Simply download app from Apple app store, register, and after purchasing 1-year Coach subscription, email us at info@swingprofile.com with subject “USGTF” to redeem the offer. Offer is valid until 31 January 2024. For any help, contact info@swingprofile.com.
通过 Swing Profile 高尔夫分析应用可以使高尔夫教学变得简单有趣，使您在2024年迎来完美的开始！在2024年1月，当您购买1年教练功能，您将获赠一张$10 苹果礼品卡*。只需从苹果应用商店下载应用程序，注册，并在购买1年教练订阅后，发送电子邮件至 info@swingprofile.com，主题为“USGTF”以兑换此优惠。优惠截止日期为2024年1月31日。如需帮助，请联系 info@swingprofile.com。

Features of Swing Profile golf app for coaches include:
Swing Profile 高尔夫应用程序的教练功能包括：

• PGA Show award-winning “Auto Capture” technology for golf analysis and student self-training.
PGA Show 获奖的“Auto Capture”技术，用于高尔夫分析和学生自我训练。
• “Ball tracker” for instant ball trajectories tracking
“Ball tracker”可即时跟踪球的轨迹
• Easy “voiceover” for recording your voice and drawing
简单的“语音解说”功能，可以录制您的声音和绘图
• Easy video exchange with students on both Swing Profile app and email
通过 Swing Profile 应用程序和电子邮件与学生轻松交换视频
• “Student Lockers” system for organizing student videos
“学生储物柜”功能中，用于管理学生视频
• Enlist your coaching business on our “Coach directory” to be seen by hundreds of thousands of Swing Profile users
在我们的“教练分类”上传您的教练业务，以被数十万 Swing Profile 用户看到
• Automatic video backup to secure cloud storage and video synchronization across devices
视频自动备份到安全的云存储，并轻松在设备之间同步视频

For the month of January and February 2024, we are offering 50% off Swing Profile “Coach” version, as well as 50% off our new golf putt training app “Putt Profile” (www.puttprofile.com). Download apps and try now! For more information, please contact info@swingprofile.com.
在2024年1月和2月， Swing Profile的 教练版，以及新的高尔夫推杆训练应用程序 “Putt Profile”（www.puttprofile.com）都享有 50% 折扣。请立即下载应用程序并尝试吧！欲了解更多信息，请联系 info@swingprofile.com。

*Offer is available to new subscribers only and requires using the latest version of Swing Profile app. Apple gift card may take up to 5 weeks to dispatch.
*此优惠仅适用于新订阅者，并需要使用 Swing Profile 应用程序的最新版本。苹果礼品卡可能需要最多5周时间才能寄出。

EDITORIAL – USGTF 35th ANNIVERSARY – MEMORIES, HISTORY AND FUTURE VISION
社论：美国高尔夫球教练协会35周年纪念 -回忆、历史和未来愿景

When the USGTF was founded in 1989, it was much-needed in filling a void in the golf instruction realm. Thirty-five years later, much of the promise of the USGTF has been fulfilled with bigger and better things in store in the future.
1989年美国高尔夫球教练协会（USGTF）成立时，填补了高尔夫指导领域的一项迫切需求。35年后，美国高尔夫球教练协会的众多承诺已经实现，未来还有更大更好的发展前景。

In the beginning, all USGTF classes and instruction were held in-person at a few locations nationwide. These gatherings routinely drew 40-50 candidates to each certification course, proving the USGTF was vital to the golf industry. As the computer age became an everyday reality, online learning supplemented in-person sessions in the form of earning Associate Member status.
最初，所有美国高尔夫球教练协会的课程和教学都是在全国少数几个地点举办。这些培训课程通常会吸引40-50名学员参加，证明了美国高尔夫球教练协会对高尔夫产业至关重要。随着计算机时代的到来，在线学习以获得准会员身份的形式，逐渐弥补了面对面授课的不足。

CEO and president Brandon Lee’s vision for the future includes a more rigorous and involved certification program to keep up with the ever-growing body of knowledge needed to teach the game effectively, while at the same time making the program accessible to more people. A vital goal of the USGTF is to involve younger candidates to assure long-term growth and health of the organization. Since virtually everyone under the age of 30 has grown up knowing computers and artificial intelligence technology their wholes lives, programs tailored to their expectations are being developed to further the goal of federation health and growth. The 21st century certainly belongs to the USGTF and WGTF.
首席执行官兼总裁Brandon Lee表示协会未来的愿景中包括了更为严格和深入的认证计划，以跟上有效教授高尔夫所需的不断提升的知识体系，同时让该计划对更多人开放。美国高尔夫球教练协会还有一个重要目标是吸引更多的年轻人加入，以确保组织的长期增长和健康发展。由于几乎每个30岁以下的学员都有计算机和无线设备的使用能力，正在开发符合他们期望的计划，以进一步实现组织的健康发展和增长目标。21世纪无疑是属于美国高尔夫球教练协会和世界高尔夫球教练协会的。

*以上信息内容均来自USGTF月刊