By Bradley Turner, Keiser University College of Golf Executive Director – MBA, PGA Most golfers like the idea of showing up to their golf course of choice with no other golfers in sight as they head to the first tee. The typical golfer wants to enjoy a day on the golf course without concern about…
By Bradley Turner Keiser University College of Golf Executive Director – MBA, PGA The average non-golfer must wonder what is so appealing about the game of golf from the perspective of the 25 million golfers in America. I can attest on behalf of many American golfers that there are many special aspects to the game…
By Bradley Turner Keiser University College of Golf Executive Director – MBA, PGA The golf swing is a three-dimensional movement with countless variables that influence the flight of the golf ball. This can create a misunderstanding as to why the ball hooked or sliced. There are only five foundational variables that make a golf ball…
By David Wixson, Keiser University College of Golf Professor and a PGA Master Professional Golf is a game of patience, persistence, and precision. For beginners and even intermediate players, the learning curve can be steep. Whether you’re just starting or striving to shave a few strokes off your handicap, understanding the golf learning curve and…
By Frank Longabucco – Keiser University College of Golf Professor and PGA Certified Professional A key component of golf course management is the customers’ experience. Golf operators are in the hospitality industry. Creating a positive customer experience at your facility will drive repeat business, differentiate you from the competition, add to member retention, and increase…
Every year, golf club manufacturers release their latest and greatest golf clubs. The annual releases are upgrades on the previous models, and with golf club technology reaching new levels, there is a chance a player’s performance can improve from the new items. The continual development of high-quality clubs makes it seem like golfers need to…
Modern-Day and the Future of Golf Instruction By Ken Martin – Keiser University College of Golf Professor and PGA Certified Professional In Part I of this blog, we identified the important role of technology in modern instruction. Video Analysis and Launch Monitors Video analysis and launch monitors have revolutionized golf instruction by providing detailed insights…
By Bradley Turner Keiser University College of Golf Executive Director – MBA, PGA The most famous female golfers include legends like Annika Sorenstam, Mickey Wright, Babe Didrikson Zaharias, Nancy Lopez, and Louise Suggs. These athletes shaped women’s golf through major championship wins, record-breaking performances, and global influence. Below is a look at the most…
To become a professional golfer, you typically need to shoot around par or better consistently, maintain a plus handicap (often +4 to +6 for elite amateurs), and score under par in at least half of your competitive rounds. Congratulations, you have just finished your golf degree, so, what’s next? You’ve already played plenty of amateur…
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…
