CPGA Versus CGTF

[John]

I've looked into the CGTF as well and it just doesn't hold any weight. The certification process is much too easy and short, being a CPGA pro your constantly upgrading and learning about how to teach. The only course i can think of where the head pro has his certification with CGTF is Casselview i believe.

I was going to get mine just to make a few bucks on the side teaching the odd lesson at driving ranges.

[hoolio]

I was going to get mine just to make a few bucks on the side teaching the odd lesson at driving ranges.

Same here, but the though of wearing white "beaters" and living out of a winibego was just a little more than I was willing to sacrifice to share my wealth of knowledge.

That and I don't have any little Mexican friends to hang out with, and possibly Caddy for me when I take my shot at the Open.

[Chieflongtee]

Same here, but the though of wearing white "beaters" and living out of a winibego was just a little more than I was willing to sacrifice to share my wealth of knowledge.

That and I don't have any little Mexican friends to hang out with, and possibly Caddy for me when I take my shot at the Open.

Nor your head shrink

[Chieflongtee]

Walk up to a "Certified Club Fitter" in Golftown and ask them to show you a driver shaft profile for your fast transition, smooth tempo and mid release golf swing, and watch their eyes glaze over. Most of them have never assembled a golf club in their lives, think shafts are either stiff, regular or senior and yet they are certified. Knowledge is the key.

What do you expect from these people??? For most it is only a part time job or a transition job. I view pretty much GT employees the same way I see Sports Experts,Canadian Tire etc. employees. I may run into a knowledgeable one every now and then but I don't expect it. Can you just imagine the cost of training these people to let's say a PCS level?

[nokids]

That and I don't have any little Mexican friends to hang out with, and possibly Caddy for me when I take my shot at the Open.

Sorry I fell asleep, hope I am not too late!

[Laura Lipson]

It takes a week to certify for CGTF and their players ability test is 2 strokes harder to achieve than CPGA. CGTF teaches prospective golf teachers to teach golf and assumes they have already obtain the golf skill set to pass the players ability test. CPGA certification is for people who want to work full time at a golf course and includes turf and banquet management, how to run a pro shop etc and takes 3+ years to certify. CPGA certification requires you to become an assistant pro and attain sometimes what amounts to years of experience before they certify you. The extra CPGA years are usually required for those who can't pass the players ability test. As a CGTF teacher, I would recommend that you go with CGTF professionals versus CPGA professionals because we are better golfers and have been specifically taught to teach golf not be a pro shop attendant.