David Reid
CGTF
Level IV Member, Ontario, Canada

David Reid has been involved in the golf teaching industry since 1987. He was certified by the CGTF in 1995, and in 1997 he obtained his Level IV Master Teaching Professional certification in Port St. Lucie, Florida.  He has been an active member in both the CGTF and USGTF since his initial involvement in the organizations.  He has authored several articles for the publications produced by the organizations, and has attended several World Golf Teachers Cup tournaments.

            For the past 17 years, he has also served as the director of the Golf Development Program in Thunder Bay, Ontario.  One of the most successful programs he initiated was the Junior Golf Camp program, which has introduced more than 5,000 children between the ages of 8 and 16 to golf in the Thunder Bay region.

            David’s approach to teaching is based in fundamental elements of grip, alignment, stance, posture, and ball position as outlined in a booklet he provides to each student.  He stresses balance, natural tempo, and a tension-free motion.

            As a successful entrepreneur, Dave was selected to create a video titled Marketing Yourself As A Golf Teaching Professional.  This is one in a series of eight educational videos called Concepts for Better Teaching produced by the USGTF.