Types of Golf Grips: 3 Basic Types & Putting Grips

  By Dr. Eric Wilson, PGA Legacy Master Professional and Keiser University College of Golf Executive Director of Golf Operations Having the right golf grip for your game is just one of the many aspects that must come together in order for you to become the best golfer you can be. A good golf grip…

Why do Golf Courses Have Dress Codes

By Dr. Eric Wilson, PGA Legacy Master Professional and Keiser University College of Golf Executive Director of Golf Operations Ever wonder why golfers wear those clothes they do? Well they are following the golf course dress code. See what’s a must and what you can get away with Why do Golf Courses Have Dress Codes?…

The Importance of Golf Cardio

By Dr. Eric Wilson, PGA Legacy Master Professional and Keiser University College of Golf Executive Director of Golf Operations Golf Cardio Golf and fitness aren’t two words that go together. At least, that is the cliché. But golf fitness is extremely important for players. The top PGA professionals all have training and workout regimes that…

How to Become a Golf Club Designer: Careers and Requirements

By Dr. Eric Wilson, PGA Legacy Master Professional and Keiser University College of Golf Executive Director of Golf Operations One of the aspects of golf that sets it apart from other sports is the equipment needed to play. Of course, you need a golf course to play on, but you also need the right golf…

To Be a Professional Golfer, How Good Must Your Average Round Be?

Congratulations, you have just finished your golf degree, so, what’s next? You’ve already played plenty of amateur tournaments and won a variety of prizes. Now, you want to step up to the professional ranks and make some serious cash to live on as you continue your journey to the PGA Tour. So, how good does…

Why Do Golf Courses Punch Greens?

  Golf course superintendents must take it upon themselves to keep the course and the greens in the best possible condition throughout the year. The downside to this is that at least once a year, the greens have to be punched. This is also called aeration. Few things are more frustrating to golfers than having…

How to Design a Golf Course: Golf Course Building

By Dr. Eric Wilson, PGA Legacy Master Professional and Keiser University College of Golf Executive Director of Golf Operations Seen by the amateur or non-lover of the sport, a golf course is merely a landscape filled with green grass, trees, and sandpits. However, to a golfer, golf enthusiast, or club member, a golf course is…

How to Lower Your Handicap: 15 Tips

  Spring is almost here, and for golfers in colder climates, that means golf is almost back. But whether or not you live in the colder parts of the country, the new season also means a fresh start — another opportunity to bring down your scores. Here are valuable tips that can help you lower your…

Are You too Old to Pursue a Golf Career?

  Millions of people around the world dream of a golf career. What could be better than waking up every morning and spending your days on a beautiful golf course? Not much, really, but obtaining that golf career isn’t easy. It takes years of dedication to receive a PGA Tour card. Nearly all professional golfers…

What Golfers Have the Most Holes in One?

A hole-in-one, or an ace, is one of the most difficult things a golfer can accomplish. It isn’t easy to drive a ball 300 or 400 yards straight into the cup. Sinking an ace is a combination of skill and luck, and some PGA players have a little more of both than others. According to…