By Bradley Turner Keiser University College of Golf Executive Director – MBA, PGA There are almost 16,000 golf courses in America, with almost 29,000 Professional Golf Association members employed at these facilities. Keiser University’s College of Golf (KUCOG) offers golf management programs to prepare students for employment opportunities in golf operations management. The KUCOG offers…
By Bradley Turner, Keiser University College of Golf Executive Director and PGA Certified Professional The majority of lessons that I have given in my career have been focused on improving a student’s ball-striking skills. Surveys continue to verify that golfers are concerned with hitting the ball farther and with more consistency. As an advocate…
By Bradley Turner Keiser University College of Golf Executive Director – MBA, PGA A common problem for the majority of amateur golfers is the inability to aim themselves properly to the target. There are a few potential causes that exacerbate this problem. Ball flight tendencies are a major source of aiming error. If a player…
By Bradley Turner Keiser University College of Golf Executive Director – MBA, PGA Picture a clock face on the golfer from a face on view. The player’s head would be at 12:00, and the ball would represent 6:00. The picture to the right is a good example of the 9:00 wedge swing, where we see…
By Bradley Turner, Keiser University College of Golf Director of Online Golf Instruction – MBA, PGA Teaching golf abroad can be an exciting opportunity for golf professionals. The ability to share a passion for the game while experiencing unique cultures and traveling to new destinations is a motivation for many. Golf was once a sport…
By Bradley Turner Keiser University College of Golf, Director of Online Golf Instruction – MBA, PGA For centuries, golf was a sport of leisure for the wealthy and elite. Over the last 100 years, the game has transformed into an economic power in the sports industry. The management of golf courses has undergone a remarkable…
By Bradley Turner, Keiser University College of Golf Director of Online Golf Instruction – MBA, PGA The College of Golf at Keiser University offers a Master’s degree in Golf Teaching and Learning. In a recent discussion in the Science of the Short Game class, a student commented that most of the best ball strikers on…
By Bradley Turner, Keiser University College of Golf Director of Online Golf Instruction – MBA, PGA The National Golf Foundation (NGF) is the leading authority in the golf business. According to the NGF, one of the primary detractors in creating and retaining golfers is the frustration novice golfers experience when learning to play the game….
By Bradley Turner, Keiser University College of Golf Director of Online Golf Instruction – MBA, PGA Golf has traditionally been perceived as a leisure sport where athleticism is not a requirement to participate. That statement is true, but if you want to perform at your peak, a crucial aspect is for golfers to be in…
By Bradley Turner Keiser University College of Golf Director of Online Golf Instruction – MBA, PGA The Players Championship is often considered the unofficial fifth major tournament in professional golf. The traditions in golf are difficult to change, yet many argue that the Players Championship deserves to be elevated to the same level as the…
