The Associate Professional course is offered as a home study option and now as a Live Online Virtual Zoom program.
In this home study course participants will learn the following:
Participants must successfully complete a written rules test and 2 written teaching tests.
All material is taught in detail through video presentation is designed so that you are made to feel comfortable with the testing.
An Associate Professional Certified Member is also one who has successfully completed the home study or the Virtual Program in its entirety and has not completed the playing ability test.
Written Test 1 – Multiple choice questions.
Written Teaching Test 2 – This exam requires short answers based on the detection and correction of swing errors. It will be taught to you during the course so that you feel comfortable in this scenario.
Prerequisite Rules Test
The rules testing must be completed prior to arriving for your certification week. Level 1 rules testing must be passed through Golf Canada’s Online Learning Centre
Home Study or Live Online Total cost: $995
Rate includes All course materials, instruction, and all taxes.
A Certified Professional Member is one who has successfully completed the Associate Professional certification course and has met all CGTF criteria in the playing, written, and teaching aspects of the organization.
Playability Test cost: $300
Rate includes Daily green & cart usage,
Playing Ability Test (Eligible for CGTF Associate Professionals Only)
To book a playability test please complete this form.
The requirements are as follows:
Age | Men | Women |
49 & Under | Score of 83 or less | Score of 85 or less |
50-59 | Score of 84 or less | Score of 86 or less |
60+ | Score of 86 or less | Score of 88 or less |
REQUIREMENTS TO ACHIEVE MASTER TEACHING PROFESSION CERTIFICATION
Thesis Presentation
The thesis presentation must include information that is above and beyond what was taught in the full certification course. The material should either be original, unique or well-researched.
Shot Making Demonstration 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.
Written Teaching Test
Please contact our office at 1-866-362-2483 if you would like to be put on the waitlist to attend a Master Teaching Professional certification course.
Total cost: $995
Rates include: Daily green & cart usage, daily range balls, all course materials, instruction, a banquet dinner and all taxes.
Masters Certification Onsite Course 2024 – Burlington Ontario
TBA
A deposit of $200 per person guarantees your reservation. Full payment is required 2 weeks prior to attendance. Personal cheques, money orders, Mastercard and VISA accepted only. A $75 per person fee will be charged for any cancellations if done outside 7 days prior to the start of the course. Cancellation received within 7 days prior to the start of the course will forfeit $125 per person.
Q: What if I do not pass the playing ability portion of the course?
If your playing ability test score does not meet the target score, then you must ret redo the playing ability test. The fee for this is $300, which includes green and cart fees. Until you redo the playing ability test your status is that of an Associate Member.
Q: What is the required score to pass the PAT?
The Fully Certified Playing Ability Test requirements are as follows:
Age | Men | Women |
49 & Under | 83 or less | 85 or less |
50-59 | 84 or less | 86 or less |
60+ | 86 or less | 88 or less |