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The juniors' photo shown is that of my Intercultural 2009 golf school team. They are rated #1 on the Island of Okinawa. (They defended their title magnificently against 14 other junior golf schools this past year).
read more about Sonny Gibbs
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Terry
Hansen PGTAA Graduate
Junior Clinic - 27 Flags Golf
Club, IAs |
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July 9, 2009
Hi Barry & Mike,
I wanted to let you know that I am now the Head Golf Coach for the Fenwick Boys High School Golf Team in Oak Park,IL. I`ll
be handling all aspects of the program.
I have full control of the program, from instruction to handling the roster and matches. I also have a few of the golf team players as students.
Besides this I have been very busy with lessons at Bushwood we have been quite busy with lessons even with this economy. I will still be teaching at
Bushwood since the golf team season is only 3 months long.
Once again thank you for everything.
Sincerely,
Chris Curran
312-501-0974
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June 24, 2009
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May 21, 2009
Barry,
I thought you would be happy to hear that we won our first golf invitational
in three years... AND, that it is the fourth golf victory (ever) in our
school's history on Div. III. It is just the beginning, though. However, it
wouldn't be a beginning without the training I received from PGTAA. Check
this photo out...
Luis C. Almeida, Ph. D.
Head Golf Coach (Men & Women)
PGTAA Master Teaching Professional
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March 10, 2009
Barry: Thank you so much! Also, Thank you for making this one of the most thought provoking learning experiences of my 59 years on this planet. I truly must say it was not easy, which makes it that much more rewarding. The joy and pride I feel at this moment is amazing. Hope someday to thank you in person.....
Rich Happach drichman51@hotmail.com
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January 18, 2009
Dr. Barry Lotz,
First off I want to thank the PGTAA for opening so many doors for me at such a young age of 21. Becoming a Master Teaching Professional has allowed me to teach golf and learn the tricks of the trade full time now.
Golf has always been a strong passion of mine and lets be honest teaching golf is one of the world's best jobs. I have recently accepted a position as Teaching Professional at the Bridges of Tillsonburg in Ontario, Canada, where I am planning to open a golf academy for the 2009 season. I am honored to see the expanded growth of the PGTAA,especially in Canada, as I am a loyal member. Best of Luck to all PGTAA members!
Cheers,
Tim Ament
Master Teaching Professional
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December 18, 2008
Dr. Barry,
First thank you for the PGTAA and all of the help that you have given to me personally. I credit a lot of hard work, my PGTAA training, two courses in Kinesiology, and some physiology training for the round of a life time. I carded a 29 on the front nine and 30 on the back for a total of 59. I played with two wonderful gentlemen that I met that day.
My bag proudly displays the PGTAA logo and my name leaving no doubt that I am a professional golf instructor. After the newspaper ran a story about a 65 year old pro breaking the 60 barrier my schedule is booked until late March. The range that I teach at has heated areas for the winters here in Ohio. It is the first time I have ever taught in the winter here, ever.
So, thank you again for the training, the organization, and maintaining a high degree of professionalism.
I am including a signed score card for you to look over.
Bill Peace
wwmpeace@cinci.rr.com
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30th November 2008
You may want to know that with my PGTAA certification I am the assistant golf coach at Cabrini College where last year we went to the Division III nationals.
http://cabriniathletics.com/coaches.aspx?rc=66&path=mgolf
Dean Marino -
Assistant Coach - Second Season - dam723@cabrini.edu |
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12th November 2008
Dear Dr. Lotz,
I wanted to thank you for changing my life .. I am the assistant pro at ColoVista Country Club here in Bastrop and it is wonderful...
Again thank you so very much.
Mickie L. Joyce -PGTAA Master Teaching Professional
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4th November 2008
I also wanted to let you know that my PGTAA card has been recognized by a majority of facilities in this area also
and has been an asset in more ways than one.
Robert Guiseppe
Southaven, Ms. |
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To : PGTAA 11th Oct 2008
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Steve Holton |
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Please feel to use the following information for any/all PGTAA promotional
publications you may so desire.
Thanks to the excellent training program offered by the Professional Golf
Teachers Association of America (PGTAA), my golf career continues to
experience growth. Not long after completing my PGTAA program I developed a
youth golf program at a State of Georgia Golf Course located in Reidsville,
Georgia. My program was an instant success with youths of all ages joining
the program. Within seven short months I had three star students competing
on High School Golf Teams holding the #1 seat boys, # 2 seat girls and # 3
seat boys. I trained my students using the golf teaching knowledge I gained
under the PGTAA program.
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Very satisfied with what I had accomplished I began working on my own game
to venture into tournament play. Soon after beginning a rigid training
program I placed upon myself I became a Bridgestone Pro Member. Excited with
career improvements I set my goals even higher. I applied all my efforts to
building an outstanding reputation in Youth Golf Training. Again, falling
back on my PGTAA materials studied during my certification process. Each
time I would revisit this material I found additional information to improve
my teaching methods.
Today, I am very proud to say thanks to the PGTAA and their golf program I
am now the Head Golf Professional/General Manager of Hawk's Point Golf Club,
Inc. located in Vidalia, Georgia. I gave consideration to many golf programs
and selected the PGTAA. I remain a member and proudly display PGTAA on my
tournament golf shirts. Should you be considering a golf career as an
instructor or desire to even venture further as I did, I strongly recommend
the PGTAA to all reading.
I fully endorse the PGTAA and extend my sincere thanks to the many accomplishments I have achieved due to my association with the PGTAA
Good Golfing!
Steve J. Holton
Head Golf Pro/General Manager
Hawk's Point Golf Club, Inc.
1801 Loop Road
Vidalia, Georgia 30474
(912) 537-9256 Pro Shop
(912) 537-9257 Fax
email: sholtonhawkspoint@bellsouth.net |
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Named Waynesburg University Head Golf Coach
Hello Barry,
This is Luis Almeida, one of your new members. I am writing to let you know
that I was named Head Golf Coach here at Waynesburg University. I have A LOT
of work to do.
http://www.waynesburgsports.com/staff.aspx?tab=staffdirectory
http://www.pacathletics.org/links/pac_members_waynesburg.html
I am spreading the PGTAA brand around here in Greene county Barry
Luis
September 13,2008
lalmeida@waynesburg.edu
Yellow Jacket golfers finish 6th at PAC Fall Invitational
Senior Tommy Rohanna ties for fourth at the 40-man event
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Sergio Poo, PGTAA Master Teaching Professional, named new director of golf at Westin Roco Ki Beach
March 20,2008. The Westin Roco Ki Beach & Golf Resort is pleased to welcome the new director of golf operations, Sergio Poo, who will oversee the management of the Faldo Legacy Golf Course. This spectacular 18-hole, par-72 course is Nick Faldo’s first course design project in the Caribbean. Sergio Poo was appointed by Troon Golf and the Roco Ki Golf Club.
Poo has more than 14 years of experience in the golf industry. Prior to assuming the management of the Faldo Legacy Golf Course served as general manager and clubhouse operations director at St. Lucia Golf Club where he was responsible for the continued maintenance of the golf course and daily operations. Poo had also served previously as operations manager at the Playa Mujeres Golf Club, a Troon Golf-managed facility in Cancun, Mexico overseeing the grand opening of the golf course and clubhouse.
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More testimonials...
Next to the PGA, our certification and credentialization, are the most highly sought after teaching designation in the golf industry.
In
recognition of the industry's
growth, and in response to the
demand for qualified teaching
professionals, the PGTAA was established
to provide extensive training
to individuals as well as recognized
golf teachers with years of experience
behind them.
Not only will we teach you how to teach correctly, but also how to psychologically and philosophically motivate your students to become better golfers.
Becoming
a PGTAA professional is probably
one of the most important steps
you will take during your professional
golfing career. Becoming associated
and certified by the PGTAA not
only enhances your credibility
but also enhances your teaching
skills for the benefit of your
future students and, naturally,
your earning capacity.
PGTAA
graduates have access to positions
as golf teaching professionals
including head professionals at
both private and public country
clubs, golf schools, driving ranges,
golf learning centers, indoor
facilities, high school and college
coaches. Cust om club makers have
added golf teaching as a new dimension
to their businesses. Members also
hold positions as managers of
both public and private golf facilities.
For club fitting professionals, enhancing your professionalism with the addition of our PGTAA Master Teaching Professional certification, is and will be a major catalyst in increasing revenue in your existing business or shops.
And don't just take our word for
it. See what some of our recent
graduates have to say.
The PGTAA's Refuse To Lose™
Philosophy Policy
Special Notice
Please don't be fooled by imitators of the Professional Golf Teachers Association of America. It has come to our attention that several other organizations are attempting to hijack our reputation, our certification designations, mimic our unique programs, especially our Home Study module, and in some cases, leverage even our name, as their own. The name "Professional Golf Teachers Association of the United States", formerly operated by National Golf Schools has ceased to exist after a settlement was reached between the parties. The Professional Golf Teachers Association of America is and always will be the foremost 100% professional golf teaching certification institute in the world.
While these other
programs and teaching organizations
direct their marketing materials
and resources to the targeting
of all applicants (to cover
their extensive advertising and
marketing costs), whether
qualified or not, the PGTAA's philosophy and target market is
that individual/golfer who desires
to be a teaching professional
in the field and not just an enthusiast.
We do not offer
various levels of certifications
designed to separate you from
your money and whose “membership/certification/levels
of instructor” cards are
useless and of zero value in the
golf industry.
There is only
one Professional Golf Teachers
Association of America, and
you can always find us at WWW.PGTAA.COM
PGTAA
Master Teaching Professional
Head Coach Columbus State University
PGTAA Master Teaching Professional
Dade McDermott
The Dade McDermott's Ladies Newcomer Group - May 2008 Falmouth Country Club
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The Dade McDermott's Ladies Newcomer Group that meets faithfully every
Tuesday throughout the golf season - Cape Cod June 2007.
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Sonny Gibbs with Asia's rising star - Mika Miyazato
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