by Donna White, Professor at Keiser University College of Golf, PGA and LPGA Member, Winner of Three LPGA Tour Events When people hear the term “golf professional,” their minds often jump to images of PGA Tour stars competing for trophies and million-dollar purses around the world. While professional tournament golf captures much of the public’s…
by Patrick Ronayne, Professor at the College of Golf at Keiser University, PGA Professional Marking a golf ball on the putting green is a simple procedure, but it is one that is frequently misunderstood. While many golfers are taught to place a marker directly behind the ball, the Rules of Golf do not require the…
by Ken Martin, Professor at Keiser University College of Golf, PGA Certified Professional Golf has traditionally been a game based on feel, repetition, and subtle adjustments passed from coach to student. However, over the past two decades, a significant revolution has transformed how players of all levels develop their skills. Golf analytics, driven by radar,…
By Patrick Ronayne, Professor at the College of Golf at Keiser University, PGA Professional Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the golf industry by enhancing player performance, improving fan engagement, optimizing course operations, and increasing accessibility to the sport. This paper examines how AI is being integrated into golf through advanced data analytics, biomechanical analysis, and…
by David Wixson, Professor at Keiser University College of Golf, PGA Master Professional A slice is one of the most common and stubborn ball-flight problems in golf, and fixing it requires understanding what it is, why it happens, and how to retrain your swing mechanics and practice habits. A slice is not a mystery—it’s a…
by Frank Longabucco, Professor at Keiser University College of Golf, PGA Certified Professional Putting is the game within the game. Approximately 40% of all shots are played on the green, causing 80% of your anguish. The ability to consistently make putts separates good players from bad. To be a good putter, you need four skills….
Every once in a while, an innovator comes around who changes the game of golf as we know it. In the 1980s and 1990s that innovator was Jimmy Ballard. Who Is Jimmy Ballard? Also renowned as the “Father of Connection,” Jimmy Ballard is a well-known golf instructor who has worked with more than 100 touring professionals. He…
By Patrick Ronayne, Professor at the College of Golf at Keiser University, PGA Professional In this ever-changing professional landscape, it is even more important to find pathways that align with your personal interests and passions. They say that if you love what you do, you never work a day in your life, and that is…
By Mr. Turner, Dean and Executive Director College of Golf, PGA Certified Professional, MBA, PGA For many aspiring golf professionals, success is not defined by competing on the PGA Tour—it’s about building a sustainable, rewarding career in an industry they love. At Keiser University College of Golf, alumni have transformed their passion for the game…
By Bradley Turner, Dean and Executive Director College of Golf, PGA Certified Professional, MBA, PGA Golf is one of the few sports that allows players of vastly different skill levels to compete fairly against one another. Whether a golfer regularly shoots under par or struggles to break 100, the handicap system provides a way to…
