Strategies for Different Playing Conditions

By Brian Hughes, Keiser University College of Golf Program Director and PGA Master Professional One of the many challenges we have in playing golf is that the conditions we are playing in are constantly changing. From day to day and course to course, changing slopes, turf conditions, grass heights, temperature, wind, rain, and (the worst…

College of Golf Crowns First Short Game League Match Play Champion

by Brian Hughes, Keiser University College of Golf Program Director – PGA, MA With chipping, pitching, and bunker play being such an important element of improving golf performance, we at Keiser University’s College of Golf started a weekly short game competitive league geared toward this area of the game. Each Wednesday during the spring semester,…

College of Golf Starts Short Game League

by Brian Hughes, Keiser University College of Golf Program Director – PGA, MA With chipping, pitching, and bunker play being such an important element of improving golf performance, the College of Golf has started a weekly short game competitive league geared toward this area of the game. Each Wednesday during the spring semester, our short…

Keiser Golf Students Assist the PGA TOUR’s Honda Classic

by Brian Hughes, Keiser University College of Golf Program Director – PGA, MA As one of the larger sporting events in the region, the Honda Classic PGA TOUR event held each year at the PGA National Resort in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, requires a monumental effort from volunteers to be successful. For most of the…

Rules of Golf that are Misinterpreted or Ignored

Rules of Golf that are Misinterpreted or Ignored By Brian Hughes, PGA Master Professional, Keiser University College of Golf Instructor Historically, the rules of the game of golf have been perplexing to many golfers. In many cases, this is because they’ve been passed down by those who are unaware of the true guidelines. This year,…

What was Your Favorite Thing at the PGA Merchandise Show This Year?

What was Your Favorite Thing at the PGA Merchandise Show This Year? By Brian Hughes, PGA Master Professional Keiser University College of Golf As an instructor, I am always interested in the latest in training devices. These aids run anywhere from inexpensive items such as alignment tools for putting or full swings all the way…

Can Golf Pros Use GPS/Range Finder Devices?

Keiser University Question of the Month: Can Golf Pros Use GPS/Range Finder Devices? By Brian Hughes, PGA Master Professional   One of the changes in the rules of golf effective in January of 2019 regards the use of range finders. These devices can tell you exactly your distance to the flag and obstacles impairing your…

Who Plays and Putts First?

Keiser University Question of the Month: Who Plays and Putts First? By Brian Hughes, PGA Master Professional Can’t we just be nice and decide among us whose turn it is to play? Outside of competition, I would say the answer is yes. Whoever is ready to play, provided the coast is clear, should go first,…

Rules of Golf Undergoes Biggest Overhaul Ever

Rules of Golf Undergoes Biggest Overhaul Ever By Brian Hughes, PGA Master Professional Keiser University College of Golf For years now, any time there is a rules of golf controversy on one of the major professional tours, the cries come out saying the rules of the game are not fair, antiquated and need to be…

Has Driving Distance Changed on the PGA Tour Within the Last Decade?

Has Driving Distance Changed on the PGA Tour Within the Last Decade? Brian Hughes, PGA Master Professional Golf Program Director Keiser University College of Golf There has been considerable discussion recently regarding how far PGA Tour players are driving the golf ball. Observers of the game spot a player reaching a long par 5 with…