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HOW TO HIT A FRIED EGG BUNKER SHOT
by Brian Hughes Program Director, Keiser University College of Golf PGA Master Professional At various points in my life, I’ve briefly considered opening my own breakfast restaurant, as while my cooking skills are limited, I can be a wizard with preparing eggs. Unfortunately, the restaurant has never materialized (likely a good thing!), but in my…
What is a Links-Style Golf Course? History, Features, and Tips
By Ken Martin, Keiser University College of Golf Professor and PGA Certified Professional Golf has many course styles, including parkland, heathland, desert, and mountain, but none captures the soul of the game quite like a links-style course. These layouts evoke the raw, windswept origins of golf itself, demanding creativity, patience, and a ground game that modern resort courses often overlook. Whether you’re teeing it up at Scotland’s iconic St…
Mastering the “Hinge-and-Hold” Short Game Technique in Golf
By David Wixson, Keiser University College of Golf Professor – PGA Master Professional In golf, few short-game techniques are as dependable—or as misunderstood—as the hinge-and-hold short game shot. Popularized by short-game maestro Phil Mickelson, this approach blends simplicity with control, allowing players to produce consistent, crisp chips even under pressure. Here’s a breakdown of how it works, why…
Common Golf Injuries and Preventative Strategies
By Connie Capanegra – Keiser University College of Golf Instructor and LPGA Member Golf is often perceived as a low-impact sport, but in reality, it is physically demanding and can lead to a variety of injuries if proper technique and conditioning are not maintained. The golf swing is a complex athletic movement characterized by its…
Mastering Weight Transfer in the Golf Swing: Balance, Power, and Timing
By Donna White – Keiser University College of Golf Professor, and PGA and LPGA Member, and Winner of Three LPGA Tour Events If you want better weight transfer without swaying your body off the ball or tilting toward the target in the backswing, think more about a repeatable, rotational, and balanced pressure shift pattern. …
