How to Read Greens

by Frank Longabucco Professor at Keiser University College of Golf PGA Certified Professional Green reading is one of the four skills needed to be a great putter. Those four skills are: (a) starting the ball on your intended line, (b) reading the right amount of break, (c) matching the speed to the read, and (d)…

College of Golf June 2024 Events

Eleven Keiser University College of Golf (KUCOG) students recently competed in a Shoot-Out Golf Tournament held at Okeeheelee Golf Course in West Palm Beach, Florida. PGA Instructors Frank Longabucco and David Wixson coached the group in hitting high and soft pitch shots in a clinic before their tee times. The tournament format was a Fourball…

College of Golf May 2024 Events

College of Golf NCCGA Team Finishes 5th in National Championship Keiser University’s College of Golf National Collegiate Club Golf Association (NCCGA) team recently traveled to Thackerville, Oklahoma, to compete in the NCCGA National Championship held at the Winstar Resort Golf Course. The Seahawks were among 25 National Qualifiers from an original field of over 200…

College of Golf April 2024 Events

Keiser’s NCCGA Club Team Gears Up for National Championship The Keiser University National Collegiate Club Golf Association (NCCGA) Club team is gearing up for the National Championship Tournament to be held on April 27, 2024, at the WinStar Resort in Thackerville, Oklahoma. The team earned an at-large wild card invitation to the event by playing…

College of Golf March 2024 Events

College of Golf Students Qualify for NCCGA Club Team By Dr. Eric Wilson, PGA Legacy Master Professional and Keiser University College of Golf Executive Director of Golf Operations After a week of qualifying, the Keiser University Seahawk National Collegiate Club Golf Association (NCCGA) team has been finalized for the Regional Tournament # 1 to be…

College of Golf Students Enjoy Student and Staff Competition

by Frank Longabucco Keiser University College of Golf Instructor and PGA Certified Professional Keiser University College of Golf students recently participated in a friendly Student and Staff Competition at Martin Downs Golf Course located in Palm City, Florida. The format was a two-person Scramble net, and Brad Patton and Shannon Pook won with a score…

How Your Golf Grip Affects Your Swing

How Your Golf Grip Affects Your Swing By Frank Longabucco, PGA Professional Certified in Instruction and Golf Operations Keiser University College of Golf Instructor “Good golf begins with a good grip.” Ben Hogan “A correct grip is a fundamental necessity in the golf swing.” Bobby Jones “Without a proper grip no player can expect to…

Can Golf Clubs Be Recycled?

Can Golf Clubs Be Recycled? What Club Should I Use for What Distance? By Frank Longabucco, PGA Professional Certified in Instruction Keiser University College of Golf Can Golf Clubs Be Recycled? Golf clubs can be recycled. Local scrap processing companies will send them to mills to be melted down and turned into something new (sometimes…

The Defining Moment That Improved My Golf Game

By: Frank Longabucco, PGA Professional Certified in Instruction and Golf Operations, Keiser University College of Golf Instructor There are probably over a hundred defining moments in my younger days that helped me play better golf. The one that stands out in my mind would be when I realized that “staying behind the ball” would allow my…

Frank Longabucco Predicts the Winner of the 2018 Open Championship

Keiser University College of Golf Instructor Frank Longabucco Predicts the Winner of the 2018 Open Championship What is the 2018 Open Championship prediction? Anyone in the field could win this event. Unlike the U.S. Open where the golf courses heavily favor the long ball, the typical Open Championship allows different types of players a sporting…