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Canada's Largest Organization of Golf Teaching Professionals

LEVEL IV – CGTF MASTER GOLF TEACHING PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION
PROFESSIONAL GOLF TEACHERS TRAINING

• Level IV members may become CGTF Examiners.
• Designed to develop experienced, career-oriented teaching professionals.
• This card reflects the highest level of certification in the golf teaching industry.

REQUIREMENTS TO ACHIEVE LEVEL IV CERTIFICATION
• Attend the Level IV three day certification course.
• To attend the Level IV Course, one must be a fully certified Level III member in good standing for a minimum of one year.
• Candidates may choose to either provide a 15-minute DVD of themselves giving a lesson, or (preferably) give a presentation on a written thesis that lasts approximately 20 minutes.

● DVD Presentation
The DVD should have an opening segment consisting of a brief student interview, observation of the student, detection and correction of the main problem, and closing segment making sure the student understands the instructions. A DVD that shows the candidate merely teaching the basics to a beginner will not be accepted. The student must be someone who is a better-than-average player (14 handicap or below). The DVD must have clear audio.
● Thesis Presentation
The thesis presentation must include information that is above and beyond what was taught in Level III. The material should either be original, unique or well-researched.

• Onsite demonstration of various golf shots. Participants must be able to perform the following: hit a fade, draw, low shot, high shot, chip shot, pitch shot, etc.

For a 2009 schedule please contact us at 1-866-362-2483

  Commuter With accommodations
Total cost: $925 $1,270

Click here to Register or call 1-866-362-2483

These rates include:  Daily green & cart usage, daily range balls, all course materials, instruction, a Saturday banquet dinner and all taxes.

 

The Level IV Playing Ability Test requirements are as follows:

Age

Men

Women

49 & Under

Two rounds of 79 or less (combined score of 158)

Two rounds of 81 or less (combined score of 162)

50-59

Two rounds of 80 or less (combined score of 160)

Two rounds of 82 or less (combined score of 164)

60+

Two rounds of 82 or less (combined score of 164)

Two rounds of 84 or less (combined score of 168)


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