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Membership Benefits and Company Affiliations
     

The World Teachers Federation and Canadian Golf Teachers Federation are pleased to announce the following company affiliations. All CGTF and/or WGTF members in good standing are eligible to receive these benefits.

An online member forum has been created to allow all members of the CGTF and WGTF to share ideas and teaching concepts. We invite all members to log on and take advantage of this new member benefit. All members who sign up must use their first and last names as display names. No nicknames will be allowed.
Click here for more information.

Discounts available from these Golf Manufacturers:

  • Wilson --- Rep. Mike Salvano 1-800-782-3385 ext. 6531.
  • Nicklaus Golf --- Scott Brady 1-800-322-1872, Rep. Paul Conoly. It is 30% below wholesale on all clubs.
  • Prince Golf --- 609-581-7251, Rep. Mark, www.princegolf.com
  • Golf Around the World (a training aids company) --- Rep. Dane Wiren 1-800-824-4279
  • Golf Smart ---Largest distributor of golf books, videos, & software. 1-800-637-3557 ext. 85. It is a 25% discount off retail price.
  • Golf IQ (training aids) --- 1-877-246-5347
  • Kallasy Sports mgr of the Kallassy Swing Magic ---1-800-718-1890.
  • DreamSwing Training Aid ---1-800-532-4542
  • Adams Golf --- 1-800-622-0609 ext. 9194.
  • Mizuno Canada --- Offers a personal use program for qualified CGTF Members. Please contact Craig Francoeur at 905-629-0500 Ext. 224 or call 1800 263 6256
  • Callaway Golf Canada --- Callaway Golf has a Members Personal Use Program Package for qualified CGTF Members only. Please call Ian MacKnight at Callaway 1-800-387-7000 EXT: 6437
    • Conditions of the program include:
      -Available brands include; Callaway, Odyssey, Hogan, and TopFlite
      -Members must provide Callaway Golf a copy of their current CGTF Membership
      -Product is provided on a personal use basis for qualified CGTF Members only
      -Product is not available for re-sale.
      -CGTF Members must be employed teaching golf.
      -Terms of Payment: Prepay with VISA or Mastercard
      - Click here for more details on Callaway products available to CGTF members
  • House of Kangaroo --- House of Kangaroo offers CGTF Members a 15% discount off the wholesale price of Golf Gloves and Golf Shoes. CGTF Members only. Please visit their website at www.houseofkangaroo.ca or email paul@houseofkangaroo.ca.
  • Capture Action --- Offers CGTF Members a 20% discount off the price of their swing analysis software. Please phone 1-866-664-2050 or visit their website at www.captureaction.com
  • Jazz Golf, a Canadian golf manufacturer, offers a personal use program for qualified CGTF Members. Please contact Scott Staub at 204-947-0645 Ext. 348 or e-mail scott@jazzgolf.com
  • Power Golf, Canadian distributor of SuperStroke Putting System and Strike'nSwipe impact recording labels, offers discounts of 30% for its CGTF member personal use program (limited quantities) and 10% on any 1st order of a dozen grips, 15 packs or 100 label roll. Call Marc Gervais toll free at 1-888-433-3673.
  • Tour Edge - Tour Edge golf clubs and bags are available to CGTF members through a personal use program at 25 % off the wholesale price.  For details please contact Gary Pollack at Tournament Sports 1 800 265 2454 ext 206
  • Lopez - Lopez products (golf clubs, apparel, bags and accessories) are available to female CGTF members through a personal use program at 25% off the wholesale price.  For details please contact Gary Pollack at Tournament Sports 1-800-265-2454 ext. 206
  • Par2Pro, The Ultimate Golf System is offering a 10% discount to CGTF members on their golf simulator and swing analysis software systems.  For details please visit their website at www.par2pro.com or contact Cory Gauvreau at 1-877-417-2161 or by e-mail at cory@par2pro.com
  • Golf Without Limits - Is offering a special rate for CGTF members for the following products:
            - Gasp Lab
            - SAM PuttLab
            - K-Vest
    Please contact Stephan at stephan@golfwithoutlimits.com for more details or visit their website www.golfwithoutlimits.com for more details.

Discounts available from Other Companies:

  • Bushnell, Bolle & Serengeti Optics. Sunglasses and Accessories --- 1-800-423-3537 ext. 6180, Rep. Margi Harris.
  • Avis Rental Cars --- 1-800-331-1212, AWD #T525800. 10% off SuperValue weekly rates. 5% off promotional rates.
  • Hertz Rental Cars --- 1-800-654-2200 or Canada 1-800-263-0600. CDP #302682. Daily, weekly and monthly discounts.
  • Choice Hotels International --- 1-800-258-2847. SOS 00800521. 20% discount on business and vacation travel.

The CGTF home office located in Oakville, Ontario is always available to answer any WGTF member's question. The number is 1-905-849-7254. The World Golf Teachers Federation office is located in France. The office concentrates fulltime on increasing worldwide public awareness about the WGTF, CGTF and all other member federations around the world. Also, the office is responsible for the following:

  • Acts as an ambassador and foster relations from the central office between all member federations of the WGTF
  • Ensures that all member federations are following the WGTF charter of bylaws in accordance to all WGTF guidelines. This guarantees uniformity, credibility and for the benefit of all, a standard of quality in golf instruction throughout the world
  • Provides worldwide exposure through Internet, media releases, public relations, and co-sponsored events with all member federations
  • Provides each member federation access to other member federations' publications
  • Co-sponsors the annual World Golf Teachers Cup with each year's host federation
  • Promotes and maintains relations with golf manufacturers and other golf related entities for the benefit of all members
  • Provides top quality Internet hosting, website design, keywording for search engines and maintenance of all WGTF and member nations' websites

The WGTF office email is: info@wgtf.com and the website is www.wgtf.com. Other website of interest are www.usgtf.com, www.cgtf.com, www.worldgolfteacherscup.com, www.golfteachingpro.com, plus many more which can be accessed at www.wgtf.com.

The WGTF is also pleased to announce that CureSearch is the official charity of the World Golf Teachers Federation. The website address is www.curesearch.org.


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