By Mr. Turner, Dean and Executive Director College of Golf, PGA Certified Professional, MBA, PGA The Keiser University College of Golf has developed a reputation for combining academic instruction with hands-on golf training in a professional learning environment. Located at the Flagship Campus in West Palm Beach, the College of Golf provides students with access…
By John Callahan, Keiser University College of Golf Professor and PGA Professional I have been a golf professional for a long time, since 1968, to be exact. And in all that time, no two days have been exactly alike. However, they all have one thing in common—they are all good days because they center around golf…
by Brian Hughes Program Director, Keiser University College of Golf PGA Master Professional Before moving toward golf education, in a previous life (it seems like a LONG time ago!), a portion of my career was spent as the head golf professional at multiple golf facilities. This role at a golf club is far more than…
By Donna White – Keiser University College of Golf Professor, and PGA and LPGA Member, and Winner of Three LPGA Tour Events From Professional Golfer to Director of Golf: A Leadership Transformation My path into golf management did not begin in a boardroom or behind a desk; it began inside the ropes. After retiring from…
By Patrick Ronayne, Professor at the College of Golf at Keiser University, PGA Professional If you’ve ever played a round of golf or watched any golf content, you’ve probably heard the phrase “Texas Wedge” before. But what is the Texas wedge? Is it a club? Is it a technique? Perhaps it’s a game played at…
by Brian Hughes Program Director, Keiser University College of Golf PGA Master Professional Watch the number one player in the world, Scottie Scheffler, on the practice tee, and at first, he looks like he is just learning the game. As he stands there, making sure that his grip is just perfect, he may make you…
By David Wixson, Keiser University College of Golf Professor – PGA Master Professional Breaking 80 is one of the most meaningful milestones in golf. It’s the point where your game shifts from “pretty good” to “legitimately skilled,” and it requires more than just a few good shots—it demands strategy, discipline, and a clear understanding of…
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…
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…
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…
