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Ken Martin

Ken Martin, Certified PGA Professional, was elected to the PGA of America in 1988. A graduate of Florida International University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Liberal Arts and of Keiser University with a Master’s Degree in Psychology, he began his golf professional career as a playing professional. Following an extended playing career, he accepted an…

The Professional Tournament Ken Martin would Most Like to Play

Ken Martin, PGA, Keiser University College of Golf Professor The tournament I would most like to play is The Open Championship. Having had the opportunity to attend the 2002 Open at Muirfield as a coach, and the 2005 Open at St. Andrews as a coach/caddy, the aura of Scottish links golf has left a lasting…

What’s In the Bag – Ken Martin’s Golf Bag

Ken Martin, PGA, Certified In Golf Instruction and General Management, University College of Golf Instructor shares: What’s in the Bag Driver: TaylorMade SLDR 460; 10.5-degrees loft; neutral settings; 44 inches long; D-2 swingweight; Diamana 62-gram S+ flex shaft; standard size rubber Golf Pride 25g rubber grip. Fairway Metal: TaylorMade Burner TP 3, circa 2001; 14.5-degrees…

Persistence Management: Are You a 14 Hole Player?

by Dr. T.J. Tomasi A Legacy Post by Keiser University College of Golf Senior Faculty and Director of Research (1940-2023) Golf is usually contested over five hours or so, and therefore a high level of persistence is difficult to maintain. And since golf is a series of tasks (shots) to be accomplished one after another,…

The Unique Challenges of the Sandbelt Golf Course

By Ken Martin, Keiser University College of Golf Professor and PGA Certified Professional The Sandbelt golf courses, located in the Melbourne region of Victoria, Australia, present unique challenges that distinguish them from other golf courses worldwide. These courses are renowned for their firm playing conditions, strategic design, and distinctive bunkering. Location and Characteristics The Sandbelt…

College of Golf August 2024 Events

Keiser University to Host Golf Classic- Save The Date Keiser University is excited to announce its upcoming Golf Classic, a premier event aimed at supporting the construction of its state-of-the-practice aquatics center. Golf enthusiasts and supporters of Keiser University are invited to join in a day of friendly competition, networking, and philanthropy this October. The…

College of Golf April 2024 Events

Keiser’s NCCGA Club Team Gears Up for National Championship The Keiser University National Collegiate Club Golf Association (NCCGA) Club team is gearing up for the National Championship Tournament to be held on April 27, 2024, at the WinStar Resort in Thackerville, Oklahoma. The team earned an at-large wild card invitation to the event by playing…

College of Golf March 2024 Events

College of Golf Students Qualify for NCCGA Club Team By Dr. Eric Wilson, PGA Legacy Master Professional and Keiser University College of Golf Executive Director of Golf Operations After a week of qualifying, the Keiser University Seahawk National Collegiate Club Golf Association (NCCGA) team has been finalized for the Regional Tournament # 1 to be…

College of Golf October 2023 Events

Keiser University College of Golf Students Enjoy Hickory Golf Twenty students at Keiser University’s College of Golf recently played a round of Hickory Golf using Hickory shafted golf clubs as part of the students’ History of Golf class. Dr. Eric Wilson, Executive Director of Golf Operations and a PGA Legacy Master Professional, had the students…