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Mastering the “Hinge-and-Hold” Short Game Technique in Golf

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…

Common Golf Injuries and Preventative Strategies

By Connie Capanegra – Keiser University College of Golf Instructor and LPGA Member Golf is often perceived as a low-impact sport, but in reality, it is physically demanding and can lead to a variety of injuries if proper technique and conditioning are not maintained. The golf swing is a complex athletic movement characterized by its…

Mastering Weight Transfer in the Golf Swing: Balance, Power, and Timing

     By Donna White – Keiser University College of Golf Professor, and PGA and LPGA Member, and Winner of Three LPGA Tour Events   If you want better weight transfer without swaying your body off the ball or tilting toward the target in the backswing, think more about a repeatable, rotational, and balanced pressure shift pattern.  …

Event Planning and Tournament Management: Core Skills in Golf Management

By Frank Longabucco, Keiser University College of Golf Professor and PGA Certified Professional Tournament management skills are valuable to students in the golf industry because all golf courses manage tournaments. These tournaments have a profound impact on the players and the facility. Some of the skills needed include leadership, advanced planning, organizing staff, attention to detail, developing a checklist with a timeline, and a deep understanding…

Keiser University’s National Collegiate Club Golf Team Ranks Third in the Nation

The Keiser University Golf Club team is ending the year ranked 3rd in the nation. The ranking comes after competing in the National Collegiate Club Golf Association (NCCGA) National Qualifying tournament on February 21st & 22nd at Eagle Harbor Golf Club in Fleming Island, Florida. Although the team failed to qualify for its initial goal of competing in…