《USGTF新闻资讯》2026年3月期刊

MORE POTENTIAL INDUSTRY PARTNERS REACHING OUT TO USGTF
更多潜在行业合作伙伴正在与 USGTF 接洽

Recognizing the influence and value the WGTF/USGTF brings to the golf teaching community, many industries, including IT related, are reaching out and wanting to work with the USGTF. We are currently working with new organizations, and recently have worked with Boeing and the VA Bill program, expanding opportunities and resources for our members. Our USGTF team is constantly communicating with and evaluating potential partners to determine which industries would be the best fit for the organization. Benefits like these are a great value to all USGTF members.
鉴于 WGTF/USGTF 在高尔夫教学领域的影响力和价值，越来越多行业（包括IT相关行业）正在主动联系，希望与 USGTF 开展合作。目前我们正在与新的机构合作，近期还与波音公司以及 VA Bill 项目展开合作，为会员拓展更多机会和资源。USGTF 团队持续与潜在合作伙伴沟通并进行评估，以确定哪些行业最适合本组织。这些合作所带来的福利对所有 USGTF 会员都具有重要价值。

NEWS FROM HONG KONG
来自香港的消息

The 2025 National Games of the People’s Republic of China opened this past September, while the golf events were hosted by the Hong Kong division. The competition was held at the historic Hong Kong Golf Club in Fanling. This marked the first time Hong Kong hosted all golf events of the National Games, with four gold medals for men’s and women’s individual and team categories, making it a truly significant occasion. For Hong Kong golf fans and fans coming from other countries, witnessing top-tier competitions right at their doorstep was a rare opportunity as well as watching Hong Kong teams.
2025 年中华人民共和国全国运动会于去年 9 月开幕，其中高尔夫项目由香港赛区承办。比赛在历史悠久的香港粉岭高尔夫俱乐部举行。这是香港首次承办全运会全部高尔夫赛事，共设男子、女子个人及团体四枚金牌，意义重大。对于香港本地及来自其他国家的高尔夫爱好者来说，在家门口观看顶级赛事是难得的机会，也能为香港代表队加油。

With over a century of history, the Fanling course is the oldest championship golf course still in use in Asia. It is not only professionally maintained with excellent facilities but is also renowned for its challenging design. Earlier, Wei Qingfeng, Secretary-General of the China Golf Association, inspected the venue and praised it for meeting the standards required for the National Games. He further noted that Hong Kong’s cool weather in November, especially if windy, would increase the course’s difficulty, making players’ adaptability and strategy a decisive factor in the competition. The HKGTF the hosted China Golf Association and provided assistance during the event as both are long-term partners.
粉岭球场拥有超过百年历史，是亚洲仍在使用的最古老锦标赛球场。不仅维护专业、设施完善，还以设计难度高著称。此前，中国高尔夫协会秘书长韦庆峰曾考察该场地，并高度评价其达到全运会标准。他还指出，香港11月气候凉爽，若伴随大风，将显著提升比赛难度，对球员的适应能力与策略提出更高要求。香港高尔夫教练联合会（HKGTF）作为长期合作伙伴，在赛事期间协助中国高尔夫协会提供支持。

The Hong Kong team lineup for the National Games was led by Kho Taichi, the individual gold medalist at the Hangzhou Asian Games, who alongside with his teammates won the team bronze medal. Kho has achieved remarkable success since turning professional in 2023. He became the first Hong Kong golfer to win an Asian Tour event and then clinched gold at the Asian Games, outshining renowned Korean and PGA Tour player Im Sung-jae.
香港队阵容由杭州亚运会个人金牌得主许泰治（Kho Taichi）领衔，他还与队友共同获得团体铜牌。自2023年转职业以来，许泰治成绩斐然，成为首位赢得亚洲巡回赛冠军的香港球员，并在亚运会上力压韩国名将、PGA球员任成宰夺金。

Two of the coaches of China National Golf Team are now working with Zhang Bin Lin in the Golf Industry College Hebei Oriental University. Zhang serves as the Dean of the College and is a HKGTF Master Golf Teaching Professional, while HKGTF president Steve Mak acts as the Technical Director of the college. The HKGTF will hold two certification courses in 2026.
目前，中国国家高尔夫队的两位教练正在河北东方学院高尔夫产业学院与张斌林合作。张斌林为学院院长，同时也是 HKGTF 大师级教练；HKGTF 主席 Steve Mak 担任学院技术总监。HKGTF 将于 2026 年举办两期认证课程。

REGION EVENT NEWS
区域赛事新闻
美国职业古董杆锦标赛（U.S. Pro Hickory）

U.S. PRO HICKORY – Mark Harman from Ridgeland, South Carolina, captured his second John Shippen Trophy when he outlasted a field of professional players to claim the 2026 United States Professional Hickory Championship, played February 15 at Temple Terrace Country Club in Tampa, Florida. Overcoming high winds, Harman fired a 78 to edge runner-up and tournament founder Mike Stevens of Tampa. The event is held annually as a celebration of the history of golf as well as that of Temple Terrace, which hosted the top professionals of the day (including Walter Hagan and Gene Sarazen) at the 1925 Florida Open.
来自南卡罗来纳州 Ridgeland 的 Mark Harman 在 2026 年 2 月 15 日于佛罗里达州坦帕 Temple Terrace 乡村俱乐部举行的比赛中夺冠，第二次赢得 John Shippen 奖杯。他在强风条件下打出 78 杆，以微弱优势战胜赛事创始人、来自坦帕的 Mike Stevens。该赛事每年举办一次，旨在庆祝高尔夫历史以及 Temple Terrace 的历史，该地曾在 1925 年佛罗里达公开赛中接待 Walter Hagen 和 Gene Sarazen 等顶级球员。

SOUTHEAST REGION CHAMPIONSHIP –东南区锦标赛

Proving to be an inhospitable host, region director Mark Harman followed up his win at the U.S. Pro Hickory with a victory at the 2026 USGTF Southeast Region Championship played at Juliette Falls in Dunnellon, Florida, February 24-25. His scores of 82-78 – 160 for the win were abnormally high, the result of Juliette Falls hosting an earlier “greenskeeper’s revenge”-type of event where the hole locations were placed in ultra-difficult situations on the greens, and the course maintenance staff was unable to cut new holes due to frost delays both mornings. Central Region director Tony McMullin finished in second at 83-80, which was a good score considering the borderline-unfair hole locations and the fact that he was far from midseason form. Scores can be found at www.2026seregion.golfgenius.com.
Mark Harman 延续良好状态，在 2 月 24-25 日于佛罗里达 Dunnellon 的 Juliette Falls 举行的 2026 年 USGTF 东南区锦标赛中再次夺冠。他以 82-78，总杆 160 杆获胜。由于此前举办“果岭维护员复仇赛”，洞位设置极其困难，再加上霜冻导致无法更换洞位，成绩普遍偏高。中部区总监 Tony McMullin 以 83-80 获得亚军。

McMullin also announced that the USGTF Central Region Championship will be held this coming June at Walden Ponds Golf Course, just outside Cincinnati, Ohio, with the exact date to be determined. Please keep an eye out in our monthly e-newsletter for further information.
McMullin 还宣布，USGTF 中部区锦标赛将于今年 6 月在俄亥俄州辛辛那提附近的 Walden Ponds 球场举行，具体日期待定。

COMING CERTIFICATION COURSES:
即将举行的认证课程（2026）

• 休斯顿：3月16-19日
• 拉斯维加斯：3月16-19日 / 4月13-16日 / 5月18-21日 / 6月8-11日 / 8月24-27日 / 9月14-17日 / 10月12-15日 / 12月7-10日
• Fort Pierce：4月20-23日 / 6月22-25日 / 8月10-13日 / 11月9-12日 / 12月7-10日
• 普林斯顿：5月5-8日 / 8月25-28日 / 10月13-16日
• 休斯顿：10月19-22日

Houston, TX – Mar. 16-19
Las Vegas, NV – Mar. 16-19
Las Vegas, NV – Apr. 13-16
Fort Pierce, FL – Apr. 20-23
Princeton, NJ – May. 5-8
Las Vegas, NV – May. 18-21
Las Vegas, NV – Jun. 8-11
Fort Pierce, FL – Jun. 22-25
Fort Pierce, FL – Aug. 10-13
Las Vegas, NV – Aug. 24-27
Princeton, NJ – Aug. 25-28
Las Vegas, NV – Sept. 14-17
Las Vegas, NV – Oct. 12-15
Princeton, NJ – Oct. 13-16
Houston, TX – Oct. 19-22
Fort Pierce, FL – Nov. 9-1
Las Vegas, NV – Dec. 7-10
Fort Pierce, FL – Dec. 7-10
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“PRO”FILE – TOURING PROFESSIONAL – JACOB BRIDGEMAN
职业球员档案 —— Jacob Bridgeman

Emerging in 2025 with four top-5 finishes and starting 2026 with two top-10 finishes in his first four starts, it seemed only a matter of time before Jacob Bridgeman broke into the winner’s circle, and he did exactly that at the Genesis Invitational this past February. Bridgeman entered the final round with a six-shot lead over Rory McIlroy, a lead seemingly safe even over perhaps the best player to ever come out of Europe, but he made things interesting by shooting +1 on Sunday, the only player who finished in the top-20 to shoot over par that day. Bridgeman’s nerves were tested when, needing a two-putt to win from 20 feet on the historic 18th hole, he left his first put almost four feet short. But he steadied himself and poured in the winning putt dead-center to claim his first PGA Tour title.
2025 年，Bridgeman 取得四次前五名成绩，并在 2026 年前四场比赛中两次进入前十。终于在今年 2 月的 Genesis Invitational 上夺冠。他在最后一轮领先 Rory McIlroy 六杆，但周日打出 +1，使比赛充满悬念。在最后一洞，他需要两推才能夺冠，但第一推留下近四英尺短推，压力巨大。最终他稳住心态，将球推进洞中，赢得个人首个 PGA 巡回赛冠军。

As with recent first-time winners Stephen Fisk and Michael Brennan, Bridgeman was a multiple winner in college, continuing a trend where winning breeds winning. As this new generation of potential stars emerges, Bridgeman put his name firmly into the conversation. The Clemson University product is now in his third year on the PGA Tour.

Bridgeman 曾在大学多次夺冠，如同 Stephen Fisk 和 Michael Brennan 等新秀一样，延续了“胜利孕育胜利”的趋势。这位 Clemson 大学毕业生目前已是 PGA 巡回赛第三年。

“PRO” FILE – USGTF MEMBER – ERIC SLOSEK
USGTF 会员档案——Eric Slosek

By Eric Slosek

My teaching career started as a volunteer graduate assistant at Castleton University in Vermont in 2012, following a four-year collegiate career which included three individual medalist wins and still among the top 10 in scoring average. I was also was a runner-up in my first-ever professional event at the 2023 United States Golf Teachers Cup in Las Vegas, Nevada.
我的教学职业始于 2012 年，当时我在佛蒙特州 Castleton 大学担任志愿研究生助理，此前我有四年的大学球员经历，其中包括三次个人冠军，并且至今仍位列平均杆数前十。我还在 2023 年拉斯维加斯举行的美国高尔夫教师杯职业比赛中获得亚军，这是我首次参加职业赛事。

I began my teaching career by taking a more unusual path in public school physical education, which included stops in Fair Haven, Vermont, and Baltimore City, Maryland, for over 12 years. After ending my public school teaching career in 2021, I am now the owner of TGA of Howard County, a franchise in Howard County, Maryland, that provides golf and tennis lessons, classes, summer camps after-school clinics, as well as a junior golf academy at Willow Springs Golf Course. During that first year in business, I became a fully-certified golf instructor with the USGTF in January 2023.
我最初选择了一条较为不同的教学路径，从事公立学校体育教育工作，曾在佛蒙特州 Fair Haven 和马里兰州巴尔的摩市任教，时间超过 12 年。2021 年结束公立学校教学生涯后，我现在是马里兰州 Howard County 的 TGA 负责人，该机构提供高尔夫和网球课程、夏令营、课后项目以及在 Willow Springs 高尔夫球场开展青少年高尔夫学院。在创业第一年，我于 2023 年 1 月获得了 USGTF 全认证高尔夫教练资格。

I have been on the golf staff at Willow Spring since the fall of 2022 and now serve as the head golf professional and junior golf development coordinator. One of the highlights of my young career is mentoring and teaching recently-graduated high school student Luke Curlett. Luke was my amateur partner in the 2023 U.S. Cup pro-am division, where we finished third overall. Luke has now also completed his associate teacher certification and works as an assistant to myself, as he works to complete getting fully certified.
自 2022 年秋季以来，我一直在 Willow Springs 球场担任教练，目前担任首席职业教练及青少年高尔夫发展协调员。我职业生涯中的一个亮点是指导刚高中毕业的学生 Luke Curlett。在 2023 年美国杯职业-业余组比赛中，他是我的业余搭档，我们最终获得总成绩第三名。Luke 目前也已完成助理教练认证，并作为我的助理工作，同时继续完成全面认证。

My philosophy is to teach the game with a unique style that focuses on connecting with the golfer, just as much as the golfer is connecting with the golf ball, by simplifying the approach, starting the game from the green back to the tee box. I focus heavily on proper grip, stance, and posture. I employ using connections/comparisons from their everyday lives to help them to understand their movements and responsibilities as a golfer, and it only enhances their excitement and joy to play and learn the game.
我的教学理念是以一种独特的方式教授这项运动，强调与球员建立连接，就像球员与高尔夫球建立连接一样，通过简化方法，从果岭向发球台反向学习。我非常重视正确的握杆、站姿和身体姿态。我会运用他们日常生活中的联系和类比，帮助他们理解动作和作为球员的职责，这也进一步增强了他们对打球和学习的兴趣与乐趣。

Over the course of two years, I have provided lessons to over 300 different students and adults aging from 3 years old to 90 years old. TGA has serviced over 20 summer camps, a golf academy that has served over 200 golfers and families, and nearly 500 lessons and afterschool programs to the local community, with the goal and mission to grow the game by teaching student independence in their own training and practice routines. I love the game of golf and want every student to love playing, no matter the level of golfer they are or want to be.
在两年的时间里，我为超过 300 名不同的学生和成年人提供了课程，年龄范围从 3 岁到 90 岁。TGA 已开展超过 20 个夏令营，一个服务超过 200 名球员及家庭的高尔夫学院，以及近 500 次课程和课后项目，目标是通过教授学生建立独立训练与练习能力来推广这项运动。我热爱高尔夫，并希望每一位学生都能享受打球的乐趣，无论他们的水平如何或目标如何。

STUDENT SPOTLIGHT – ANDERSON TRIPLETS
学员聚焦 —— Anderson 三胞胎

Middletown, Connecticut, a city of nearly 50,000 between New Haven and Hartford, has just one golf course. Miner Hills is an executive course where many in the central area of the state learn to play golf. The city recognized the need to hold classes to accommodate the population’s desire to learn to play our sport 12 years ago.
位于康涅狄格州的 Middletown 市，人口接近 50,000，坐落在 New Haven 与 Hartford 之间，这座城市仅有一座高尔夫球场。Miner Hills 是一座执行型球场（较短球场），该州中部地区的许多人正是在这里学习高尔夫。这座城市在 12 年前就意识到需要开设课程，以满足人们学习这项运动的需求。

These sessions have been met with great enthusiasm and are always filled to capacity. George E Claffey III, USGTF Master Golf Teaching Professional and WGTF Top 50 instructor, has been pro at Miner Hills for the past 20 years and designed and teaches the four-week sessions. All aspects of the game are covered and skills are brought to life as players receive an on-course experience.
这些课程受到了极大的热情欢迎，并且总是名额爆满。George E Claffey III，USGTF 大师级高尔夫教学专业人士，同时也是 WGTF 前 50 名教练，过去 20 年一直在 Miner Hills 担任职业教练，并设计和教授为期四周的课程。课程涵盖了这项运动的各个方面，并通过实际下场体验让技能真正“活起来”。

This past fall’s class was most unique because a set of triplets had taken advantage of this opportunity. The Andersons are freshmen at three different secondary schools. Nevin is enrolled at Mercy High School for Girls, while Blake goes to Middletown High School and Egan goes to Vinal Technical High School. All have aspirations of playing varsity golf for their respective schools. Although the triplets are alike in many ways, they have different goals for their individual games.
今年秋季的课程尤为特别，因为有一组三胞胎参加了课程。Anderson 三胞胎目前分别就读于三所不同的中学一年级。Nevin 就读于 Mercy 女子高中，Blake 就读于 Middletown 高中，而 Egan 就读于 Vinal 技术高中。他们都希望能够代表各自学校参加校队高尔夫比赛。尽管三胞胎在许多方面相似，但他们在个人球技方面有着不同的目标。
Together, the Andersons had their introduction to the links with The First Tee Connecticut at TPC River Highlands, home of the PGA Tour’s Travelers Championship. They agree that this program instilled their enthusiasm for golf that has remained to this day.
这三人最初是在 The First Tee Connecticut 项目中接触高尔夫的，该项目在 TPC River Highlands 举办（该球场是 PGA 巡回赛 Travelers Championship 的举办地）。他们一致认为，这个项目激发了他们对高尔夫的热情，并一直延续至今。

They differ on their greatest playing challenges. Nevin believes that putting is very difficult and is crucial in competition. Egan thinks that pitching is hard to master and Blake desires to hit more consistent drives. They all know that the key to overcoming these shortcomings is hard work and practice. As for their aspirations, Nevin would like to make her high school varsity team as a freshman; Egan would like to shoot par, and Blake wants to be a two-sport varsity athlete as he also runs cross country.
在各自最大的挑战方面，他们的看法不同。Nevin 认为推杆非常困难，并且在比赛中至关重要；Egan 认为劈起杆（pitching）很难掌握；而 Blake 希望能够打出更加稳定的开球。他们都清楚，要克服这些不足，关键在于刻苦训练和练习。至于他们的目标，Nevin 希望在高一就进入校队；Egan 希望能够打出标准杆成绩；Blake 则希望成为双项目校队运动员，因为他还参加越野跑。

Coach Claffey is most impressed with these individuals’ focus and determination. He admires their improvement in such a short period of time. Said Claffey, “The Anderson triplets are wonderful young adults who grasp our concepts easily. Teaching triplets has been a great experience while observing their similarities and recognizing their differences.”

Claffey 教练对这些年轻人的专注力和决心印象深刻。他欣赏他们在如此短时间内取得的进步。Claffey 表示：“Anderson 三胞胎是非常优秀的年轻人，他们能够轻松理解我们的教学理念。教授三胞胎是一段非常有趣的经历，在观察他们相似之处的同时，也能看到他们之间的差异。”

USGTF INDUSTRY PARTNER SPOTLIGHT – Callaway
USGTF 行业合作伙伴聚焦 —— Callaway

Callaway Golf was the first industry partner to sign on with the USGTF when founder Ely Callaway recognized the USGTF’s value to the golf industry. As a leader in driver technology, Callaway has done it again with their Quantum Max driver for 2026.
Callaway Golf 是首个与 USGTF 签约的行业合作伙伴，当时创始人 Ely Callaway 认识到了 USGTF 对高尔夫行业的价值。作为一号木技术领域的领导者，Callaway 在 2026 年再次推出创新产品——Quantum Max 一号木。

According to Callaway, “For the first time ever, our Tri-Force Face features ultra-thin, high-strength Titanium, reinforced with Poly Mesh™ and Carbon. There are five models in the lineup: Quantum Max, Quantum D, Quantum Triple Diamond, Quantum Triple Diamond Max and Quantum Max Fast, and every golfer will be able to find the perfect driver with such offerings. The Quantum Max is the standard offering, while the Triple Diamond lineup is designed for better players who seek workability. And unlike other companies that offer only one low-spin option, the Quantum Triple Diamond Max also offers extra forgiveness, unique to the industry. The Quantum Max Fast is for slower swingers seeking more distance, and the Quantum D is for golfers who struggle with a slice.”
根据 Callaway 的介绍：“我们的 Tri-Force Face 首次采用超薄高强度钛材，并通过 Poly Mesh™ 和碳材料进行增强。该系列共有五种型号：Quantum Max、Quantum D、Quantum Triple Diamond、Quantum Triple Diamond Max 以及 Quantum Max Fast，每一位高尔夫球手都可以从中找到适合自己的球杆。Quantum Max 是标准型号，而 Triple Diamond 系列则专为追求可操作性的高水平球员设计。与其他只提供一种低旋转型号的公司不同，Quantum Triple Diamond Max 同时提供额外的容错性，这是行业独有的。Quantum Max Fast 适合挥杆速度较慢、希望增加距离的球员，而 Quantum D 则适合有右曲球（slice）问题的球员。”

USGTF members are eligible for personal use discounts through Callaway Golf’s VIP program. For more information, please contact the National Office at (772) 88-USGTF.
USGTF 会员可以通过 Callaway Golf 的 VIP 项目享受个人使用折扣。如需更多信息，请联系国家办公室，电话：(772) 88-USGTF。

EDITORIAL – TGL TO INTRODUCE WOMEN’S COMPETITION NEXT WINNER
社论 —— TGL 将推出女子比赛

TGL Golf, the indoor league featuring prominent PGA Tour players, will expand next year to include the women of the LPGA Tour, bringing greater visibility to that circuit. Entering its second year for the men’s league, TGL has provided popular programming early in the week for ESPN.
TGL 高尔夫（一个由知名 PGA 巡回赛球员参与的室内联赛）将在明年扩展，引入 LPGA 巡回赛的女子球员，从而为该巡回赛带来更高的曝光度。在男子联赛进入第二年的同时，TGL 已成为 ESPN 在一周初期的重要热门节目。

TGL draws approximately 500,000 viewers each week, and reaches an audience that may not be regular viewers of PGA Tour events. Much like Topgolf appeals to non-golfers, TGL is also appealing to such individuals, and demographic studies show that the audience for TGL is also younger than that for PGA Tour events.
TGL 每周吸引约 50 万观众，并触达了一部分原本并不经常观看 PGA 巡回赛赛事的观众群体。就像 Topgolf 吸引非高尔夫人群一样，TGL 同样对这类人群具有吸引力，而且人口统计研究表明，TGL 的观众群体比 PGA 巡回赛观众更年轻。

With the ladies coming on board next year, it is sure to bring greater interest to the product itself, as LPGA players overall are quite a bit younger than PGA Tour players. This should have a noticeable impact on driving players to the game and should also be good for the golf teaching industry. Even if such players never gravitate towards real courses, indoor simulator golf and Topgolf (and its competitors) are drawing many new people to the game, and it’s natural to want to improve. Most people recognize lessons are the best way of doing so, which should bode well for USGTF members in the future.
随着明年女子球员的加入，这无疑将进一步提升赛事本身的吸引力，因为整体而言，LPGA 球员比 PGA 巡回赛球员年轻得多。这预计将对吸引更多人参与高尔夫运动产生显著影响，同时也将对高尔夫教学行业带来积极作用。
即便这些新观众未必会走向真实球场，室内模拟高尔夫以及 Topgolf（及其竞争对手）正在吸引越来越多的人参与这项运动，而人们自然会希望提升自己的水平。大多数人都意识到，上课学习是提升水平的最佳方式，这也预示着 USGTF 会员在未来将受益良多。