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…
The 2018 Open Championship Preview By Brian Hughes PGA Master Professional Keiser University College of Golf For the eighth time, The Open Championship will be played at the famed Carnoustie Golf Links. To quote World Golf Hall of Famer Sir Michael Bonallack, “When the wind is blowing, Carnoustie is the toughest golf course in Britain….
What is One Item in Your Golf Bag You Can’t Live Without, and Why? By Brian Hughes, PGA Master Professional, Keiser University College of Golf Program Director When contemplating the answer to this question, I had to think about what was in the bag, other than clubs and golf balls. The results of my inventory…
U.S. Open Day 1 Recap By Brian Hughes PGA Master Professional Keiser University College of Golf So let’s dream a little: You’re in the U.S. Open and after one round you are tied with Tiger Woods, Jordan Spieth, Sergio Garcia, Ernie Els, Adam Scott, Jon Rahm, and ahead of Jason Day and Rory McIlroy. Sounds…
Tips to Practice Golf at Home: Professor Brian Hughes Weighs In By Brian Hughes, PGA Master Professional, Golf Program Director, Keiser University College of Golf Practice at home can take many forms, and having grown up in the Snow Belt, I can honestly say I consider myself an expert at trying to improve at golf…
What’s Your Favorite “19th” Hole? By Brian Hughes, PGA Master Professional, Golf Program Director, Keiser University College of Golf According to Wikipedia, the Nineteenth Hole is a slang term for a pub, bar, or restaurant on or near the golf course, very often the clubhouse itself. A standard round of golf has only eighteen holes, so golfers will say…
If I Could Change One Rule in Golf By Brian Hughes, PGA Master Professional, Golf Program Director, Keiser University College of Golf The Rules of Golf have been receiving quite a bit of scrutiny recently, as there have been more issues on the professional tours than normal. With social media more prevalent than ever, many…
Brian Hughes, PGA Master Professional, College of Golf Program Director offers his take on golf’s new rules proposal There is great discussion among those involved with the game of golf to simplify the rules of play. This movement is in large part underway due to more situations receiving public scrutiny in recent years during televised…
by Brian Hughes, PGA Master Professional, Keiser University Golf Program Director As a golf professional for many years, I have been fortunate to have access to the latest in technology when it comes to the equipment in my golf bag, most of it for low, if any, cost. However, there is one piece of technology…
By Brian Hughes, PGA Master Professional “Find a job you enjoy doing, and you will never have to work a day in your life.” ―Mark Twain Career in Golf The saying is a cliché, absolutely. But when it comes to combining your job with your passion, few careers would be better for this ideal than…
