Understanding the Learning Curve in Golf Instruction  

By David Wixson, Keiser University College of Golf Professor and a PGA Master Professional  Golf is a game of patience, persistence, and precision. For beginners and even intermediate players, the learning curve can be steep. Whether you’re just starting or striving to shave a few strokes off your handicap, understanding the golf learning curve and…

Choosing Golf Equipment: A Guide to Getting Started

By David Wixson, Keiser University College of Golf Professor and PGA Master Professional Golf, often touted as a game of precision and technique, heavily relies on the quality and suitability of your equipment. Whether you’re a novice stepping onto the green for the first time or a seasoned player looking to upgrade your gear, selecting…

The Point One Can Tell if They are Good Enough to Play Golf Professionally

The Point One Can Tell if They are Good Enough to Play Golf Professionally By David Wixson, PGA Master Professional Keiser University College of Golf Instructor   When I’m posed with the question ‘At what point can one tell if they are good enough to play professionally for a living,’ I tell students that they…

What are Your Thoughts on the Single-Length Iron Revolution?

What are Your Thoughts on the Single-Length Iron Revolution? David Wixson, PGA Master Professional Golf Program Instructor Keiser University College of Golf It will be interesting to see what happens in the future with regard to single length irons. I’m not sure I would call it a revolution just yet as only one Tour player…

What is a Hybrid Golf Club and When was it Developed?

Keiser University Questions of the Month: What is a Hybrid Golf Club and When was it Developed? By David Wixson, PGA Master Professional and College of Golf Instructor A hybrid golf club is simply a golf club which is designed to be an easier to hit alternative to a long iron. Whereas not too long…

How to Improve the Golf IQ

How to Improve the Golf IQ David Wixson, PGA Master Professional Golf Program Instructor Keiser University College of Golf To determine how one can improve their golf IQ we must first define “Golf IQ” as the term could mean something different for each individual. Loosely defined, Golf IQ infers that one golfer is more knowledgeable…

Is there a Golf Gadget You’d Love to Test?

Is there a golf gadget you’d love to test? What is it and why would you want to test it? David Wixson, PGA Master Professional Golf Program Instructor Keiser University College of Golf I would like to own a laser rangefinder like the Bushnell, which can provide golfers with a precise yardage to the hole…

What’s the Worst Weather You’ve ever Played a Round of Golf In?

by David Wixson, PGA Master Professional, Keiser University College of Golf Professor What’s the Worst Weather You’ve ever Played a Round of Golf In? Did You Play All 18 Holes? I once played a qualifier for a Nike Tour event at the Moors Golf Club in Milton FL, near Pensacola. I don’t remember the exact month,…

What PGA Tour Caddie Would I Borrow for a Round of Golf?

What PGA Tour Caddie Would I Borrow for a Round of Golf? By David Wixson, PGA Master Professional, Keiser University College of Golf Professor When I think about the idea PGA assistant, my initial thought is that I could borrow Tiger Wood’s looper, Joe LaCava, for more than one round of golf, since he’s been on…