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 The Canadian Golf Teachers Federation
was founded and incorporated in 1992. It is a member of the
World
Golf Teachers Federation, the largest organization of golf teaching
professionals in the world. The CGTF main office is located
in Oakville, Ontario, Canada. The aim of the CGTF is to train and certify
well qualified teaching professionals to serve the Canadian golfing public.
MISSION
STATEMENT
The
Canadian Golf Teaching Federation, through innovative, effective swing
mechanics, and teaching methodology, establishes a national and international
standard in training and certification for professional golf teachers.
In addition, the CGTF provides services for its members and promotes the
organization and the golf teaching profession.
The amateur division of the CGTF is the National Golf
Teachers Federation. The members in this division retain their amateur
status by not accepting monetary compensation for lessons or tournament
play.
 People who wish to become members of the CGTF must
pass one of the certification courses that are held at various locationS
across Canada each year. Upon becoming a member, each person receives
the latest information on ongoing education and membership news via
Golf
Teaching Pro Magazine, our official membership publication.
The CGTF appoints
representatives to the National Board of Directors. They lend their
expertise and advice to the national office, which conducts the affairs
and business of the CGTF.
In addition to the administrative
committees, there are several special interest committees to assist in
the operation of the CGTF.
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National
Technical Committee- A group of members who meet annually to discuss
and make decision regarding course content, manual content and technical
doctrine.
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Regional Committee- Serve regional needs
through regional events, meetings and tournaments.
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International
Committee- Fostering and maintaining a relationship with other golfing
nations.
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