NPGIA INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION
1-877-580-1500
National Professional Golf Instructors Association
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The Founders of the National Professional Golf Instructors Association are the legendary Golf Professionals Patrick Livingston & Jeff Carreira. Pat is the CEO of National Golf Schools and has vast teaching experience and an international following. He is the recipient of the prestigious 1999 PGA "Standard of Excellence" award and the 2002 PGA "Teacher of the Year" award in his chapter of the North Florida Section. Even more remarkable is the fact that he was voted as the 2003 and 2007 "PGA Teacher of the Year" Award for the PGA North Florida Section. There are only 40 PGA Sections in the United States. He is also listed in the Consumers Research Council 2002 Guide to America's Top Instructors. Jeff is the recipient of the 2006 National Golf School Teacher of the Year award and is also a 2006 PGA & NPGIA Award Winning Teaching Professional. Jeff is also author of "The Secrets to a Successful Golf School" the teaching professionals guide on how to start and be successful in the golf school business. Among Pat & Jeff's many accomplishments are appearances on ESPN, radio talk shows, and published articles in many golfing publications. Pat & Jeff are also the authors of the Award Winning teaching manual for PGA Professionals. Pat and Jeff are experienced Instructors and are also two of the top instructors in the country.
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SPECIAL NOTICE: All PGA, LPGA & USGTF Professionals can attend a special 4 day instructor certification program at a reduced rate to become fully certified, call for details and availability. Copy of current membership card and passed playing ability information is required.
Instructor Certification - Did you ever dream about teaching golf for a living, or being able to help others get better at golf. This would be a great school for you to look into. The reason we came up with this school is that we would rather have certified people out there helping other players, than reciting things they saw on TV or read in a magazine. All Participants receive a certificate, teaching manuals and great discounts on equipment, we carry most major brands. We also help with job placement in the golf industry as a professional instructor, call for info today 1-877-580-1500.
Information on Teacher Certification:
6 Day School (General Instructors Certification Course )
Level 1 NPGIA General Instructors Certification Course covers all facets of golf instruction coaching & training. Upon completion you will also receive your diploma and certification credentials. All NPGIA Level 1 members are eligible to complete a 3 day certification course to become fully certified. The certification requires successful completion of the written, verbal teaching, rules and the playing ability test.
9 Day School (Full Instructors Certification Course)
Nine-day teacher certification course is recognized as a fully certified member of the National Professional Golf Instructors Association. Fully certified members enjoy all the rights and privileges of the National Professional Golf Instructors Association. The certification requires successful completion of the written, verbal teaching, rules and the playing ability test. All members are eligible to participate in equipment discount programs with our golf industry partners. You DO NOT need to be a world class player to be able to teach. Often, the exact opposite is true. Some of the best teachers in the world are average players, but they possess the gift of being able to teach others.
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• Membership Benefits
• Membership Information Update Form
• NPGIA Declaration/NPGIA Pretenders
• NPGIA Articles
• NPGIA of South East Asia
• NPGIA of Vietnam
• NPGIA Liability Insurance Now Available
National Professional Golf Instructors Association Syllabus:
NPGIA 9 Day School Format:
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Pat Livingston & Jim Furyk on the range at the Reunion Golf Resort, Orlando Florida. |
Day #1 - Meet & greet, evaluate your golf swing, common sense golf teaching ideas.
Day #2 - Common sense golf teaching ideas, understanding ball flight laws.
Day #3 - Psychology of teaching golf, course management.
Day #4 - Teaching the golf swing - full Swing, course management.
Day #5 - Rules of the game, teaching the golf swing - full Swing, course management.
Day #6 - Rules of the game, teaching the golf swing & short game, club fitting information, course management.
Day #7 - The Secrets to a Successful Golf School (you are given a book by the same title for reference) trouble shot information, club fitting information.
Day #8 - Faults & cures for teaching professionals, video analysis information & demonstration, rules test, playing ability test.
Day #9 - Verbal teaching test, recap on ball flight laws, faults & cures for teaching professionals, course management recap.
| Prices for Certifications: | |
| 6 Day School | $1995 |
| 9 Day School | $2899 |
| Rates can change and will vary depending on the golf school location you choose. Call for info. For more information, E-mail info@nationalgolfschool.com or call 1-877-580-1500 for details & availability. Click here to tell a friend about us. | |
| Annual Dues:
NPGIA members are required to send in yearly dues to maintain membership and benefits of the National Professional Golf Instructors Association. Please send $150.00 to the National Professional Golf Instructors Association by February 1st of every new year. When becoming a NPGIA member the first year's dues are included in the initial fee to obtain membership. Annual dues can be sent to: 662 White Flower Way, Brooksville, Florida 34604. | |
NPGIA of the United States Certified International Professional Requirements:
• Attend the nine day NPGIA certification course. • To obtain the NPGIA International Certification you must be a fully certified NPGIA Teaching professional in good standing for a minimum of one year.
Certified NPGIA International Instructors are eligible to become NPGIA Directors in their section. NPGIA International Instructors are also able to submit articles to our newsletters and website article sections. The NPGIA International certification is the highest level of certification in the National Professional Golf Instructors Association.
To obtain your International certification please send a written thesis on any aspect of the golf swing to the National Professional Golf Instructors Association for approval. After your thesis is approved a NPGIA Director will be in touch to finalize approval and payment. The master certification is $200.00 and can be paid by credit card, check or money order.
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"Without a passion for teaching you're just making conversation." Jeff Carreira, PGA Award Winning Teaching Professional
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National Golf Schools
4284 Fawn Meadow Circle · Clermont, Florida 34711
Toll Free: 1-877-580-1500
Email: info@nationalgolfschool.com
4284 Fawn Meadow Circle · Clermont, Florida 34711
Toll Free: 1-877-580-1500
Email: info@nationalgolfschool.com
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