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Why Do Golf Courses Punch Greens?
Golf course superintendents must take it upon themselves to keep the course and the greens in the best possible condition throughout the year. The downside to this is that at least once a year, the greens have to be punched. This is also called aeration. Few things are more frustrating to golfers than having…
Understanding the Fundamentals of Golf Biomechanics
by John Callahan, Keiser University College of Golf Professor and PGA Professional Golf Biomechanics is the study of how golfers apply mechanical principles, primarily linear forces and torques, to move a golf club. Many golfers feel words like linear force and torque complicate the study of the golf swing. They argue that golf is a…
What Are The Best Golf Movies: 2000’s, 2010’s, New and Classic Golf Films
By Bradley Turner Keiser University College of Golf Executive Director – MBA, PGA I think I am the only person in my family to have watched all these movies. I don’t think my wife or kids have watched any of the ten movies on this list. Golf movies do not get much interest from those…
How to Design a Golf Course: Golf Course Building
By Dr. Eric Wilson, PGA Legacy Master Professional and Keiser University College of Golf Executive Director of Golf Operations Seen by the amateur or non-lover of the sport, a golf course is merely a landscape filled with green grass, trees, and sandpits. However, to a golfer, golf enthusiast, or club member, a golf course is…
The Importance of Feedback in Golf Instruction
By Brian Hughes, Keiser University College of Golf Program Director and PGA Master Professional A common misconception for golfers is the idea that if you take a golf lesson, the golf professional can “fix” you. If only it were that easy! Apparently, the assumption is that with just a few tweaks, the player can improve…
