• 6-day certification course.
• Recognized as the international golf teaching professional status.
• Fully certified members enjoy all the rights and privileges of USGTF membership including participation in the US Golf Teachers Cup and the World Golf Teachers Cup.
• Requires successful completion of the written, verbal teaching, rules and the playing ability test.
• Eligible to participate in equipment discount programs with golf industry partners.

A Level III Fully Certified Member is one who has successfully completed the 6-day certification course and has met all USGTF criteria in the playing, written and teaching aspects of the organization.

The Playing Ability Test
Takes place on the last two days of certification and has these requirements:
2 rounds averaging 83 or less on a regulation course, a total score of 166 or less.
Women: Two rounds averaging 85 or less with a total score of 170 or less.
Senior Division Men: Age 50-59: 168. Age 60-69: 172. Age 70+: 176.
Senior Division Women: Age 50-59: 172. Age 60+: 176.
  Playing ability test is played from the middle-tees

Written Rules Test
Multiple choice questions. USGA Rule Book is issued to you and permitted during test along with the easier to understand version, "Rules in Brief."
 
Verbal Teaching Test
This is based on detection and correction of swing errors. It will be taught to you during the course of the week so that you feel comfortable in this scenario.
 

Certification Schedule
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Typical Day at Certification