Certification Program

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Become a "Certified Golf Tournament Planner"

Take your career and events to the next level with the CGTP educational program online. A 2 hour video series and test, covering the 18 Steps of producing the best Golf Tournament possible. Created for individuals, charities, associations, churches, schools, civic groups and anyone who only want the best events possible. Investment $249

Certification Program Benefits

CGTP Certificate
Use of the CGTP Emblem
National Credibility

Monthly GTAA Conference
National Conference
PGA Receives 2 MSR Credits

Name listed on GTAA Website
Use of GTAA logo
Confidence and Knowledge

Special Vendor Pricing
One-on-one GTAA Assistance

Sample Sessions
"Selling Major Sponsors"

"Filling Your Field with Golfers"

The Course

Creating a Tournament Plan
Timeline and Budget
Choosing the Right Format

Promoting Your Event
Gifts and Prizes
Auctions

Photos and Videos
Awards Ceremony
Follow Up

Recruiting Your Committee
Finding the Best Golf Course
Selling Sponsors

Filling Field with Golfers
Games and Contests
Signs and Banners

Day of Operations
Tournament Evaluation

Become a "Tournament Certified Golf Course"

For the golf course that wants to rise above the competition. This program has been created to help golf courses increase tournament business by assisting their tournament customers. As a Tournament Certified Golf Course you will not only understand your customer's needs you will also learn the tools help them to be successful which will in turn make you successful. Investment is $299

Program Process

Sign up email pimmordino@gtaaweb.org
2 Hour Video - Producing Events
1 Hour Video - Increasing Sales
Take the Test - 100 Questions
Get Certified

Program Provides

Producing a Successful Golf Tournament, e-book
3 Hour Online Training
Certification (TCGC) credentials and certificate
Golfathon Manual
Listed on GTAA website

Ongoing training and Annual Conference
Mentoring and coaching
VIP Education Day Manual
Night Golf Operations Manual
Consultants Manual

For more information or for questions, email pimmordino@gtaaweb.org or call (602) 524-7034.