By Ken Martin, Keiser University College of Golf Professor and PGA Certified Professional The Sandbelt golf courses, located in the Melbourne region of Victoria, Australia, present unique challenges that distinguish them from other golf courses worldwide. These courses are renowned for their firm playing conditions, strategic design, and distinctive bunkering. Location and Characteristics The Sandbelt…
By Ken Martin, PGA, Keiser University College of Golf Program Instructor Back in the year 2000, I received one of the most meaningful phone calls of my life. At the time, I was the Education Coordinator for a golf instruction company called Natural Golf. The call was from the President of the company, who informed…
What Are Your Top Five Tips to Break 100? By Ken Martin, PGA Professional Certified in Instruction Keiser University College of Golf Learn an Athletic Swing Sequence – The golf swing is an athletic endeavor and, much like throwing a ball, it is most effective if the motion is performed in an athletic sequence. Watch…
What Are the Hottest New Golf Trends for 2019? By Ken Martin, PGA Professional Certified in Instruction Keiser University College of Golf Alternative golf sites such as Topgolf and Drive Shack. These venues are interactive driving ranges with food and beverage service catering to all levels of golfer. They tout advanced technology and fun…
Keiser University Questions of the Month: Why is Golf So Hard? By Ken Martin, PGA Professional Certified in Instruction Keiser University College of Golf As with most topics on golf, whether it is hard to master is a matter of perspective. One view may suggest that golf is not hard; hit the little white…
The Purpose of Wrists in a Golf Swing By Ken Martin, PGA Professional Certified in Instruction and General Management Golf Program Instructor Keiser University College of Golf How should your wrists work in the golf swing and what are the consequences of improper wrist action? A golfer’s wrists act as a hinge between the arms…
Ken Martin, PGA Professional Certified in Instruction and Golf Management, Golf Program Instructor, Keiser University College of Golf Preparation for a round of golf typically includes a warm-up session at the golf course’s practice facility. What follows is usual for me when time allows, not racing from the office to the first tee after work for…
The Open Championship at Carnoustie: Recollections and Predictions By Ken Martin, PGA Professional Certified in Instruction and General Management Golf Program Instructor Keiser University College of Golf When I was teaching golf in Germany during the late 1990s, a good friend and I had the opportunity to travel and play Loch Lomond, St. Andrews, and…
How Much does the Age You Start Playing Golf Contribute to Your Success? by Ken Martin, MS, PGA Member Certified in Instruction and General Management Success in golf can be measured in several ways. The game can be enjoyed at virtually any level of performance, provided one’s play is safe, fast, courteous, and from a…
By Ken Martin, PGA Professional Certified in Instruction Keiser University College of Golf Simply stated, the more skilled the player, the more the type of golf ball used matters. There are three basic categories of golf balls; distance golf balls, higher spin golf balls, and total performance golf balls. The more technology that goes into…
