The World Golf Teachers Federation (WGTF) is the umbrella body of various golf teaching federations around the world.
Founded in 1993[1] as a collaboration between the United States Golf Teachers Federation and Europe, the WGTF has expanded to include 41 member federations.
The WGTF provides an international standard for the training and certification of golf teaching professionals, and is the largest organization of golf teaching professionals worldwide.
Since 2001, it has been played biennially in different locations around the world.
Competition consists of both team and individual championships.