College of Golf Students Qualify for NCCGA Team

by Dr. Eric Wilson Keiser University College of Golf Executive Director of Golf Operations The Keiser University Seahawk National Collegiate Club Golf Association (NCCGA) team has commenced qualifying for the Regional Tournament to be held at Sandridge Golf Club in Vero Beach, Florida, on March 19th and 20th 2022. There, the Seahawks will compete against…

Students and Staff Enjoy Individual Net Stableford Competition

by Dr. Eric Wilson Keiser University College of Golf Executive Director of Golf Operations Keiser University College of Golf students recently participated in a friendly Student and Staff Competition held at Martin Downs Golf Course in Palm City, Florida. The format was an Individual Net Stableford competition, and the winner was Heloise Garcin, with Domenick…

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…

No “NOW”

by Dr. T. J. Tomasi, Keiser University College of Golf Senior Faculty and Director of Research Watch a good player swing, and fans usually comment – “It looks so smooth and effortless.”  That’s because the pros have learned that there is no hit in a good swing, i.e., no point during the swing where you…

Keiser Golf Students Assist the PGA TOUR’s Honda Classic

by Brian Hughes, Keiser University College of Golf Program Director – PGA, MA As one of the larger sporting events in the region, the Honda Classic PGA TOUR event held each year at the PGA National Resort in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, requires a monumental effort from volunteers to be successful. For most of the…

Do You Have What It Takes To Become A Pro Caddy?

Not so long ago, Jordan Speith’s caddy, Michael Greller, was teaching math to sixth-graders in the state of Washington at Narrows View Intermediate School. By April of 2015, his boss had placed second twice and won twice. He captured the 2015 Masters for a $1.8 million payday, bringing his earnings to $4.1 million through April….

Keep the Cup

by Dr. T. J. Tomasi, Keiser University College of Golf Senior Faculty and Director of Research If you’re like most golfers, you probably hinge your trail wrist backward at the top of your swing — and that’s a good thing. But unlike players on tour, you don’t keep that angle through impact. Most average golfers…

Keiser University College of Golf Students Participate in Historic Hickory Open Championship

  Keiser University College of Golf (KUCOG) Professor Ken Martin’s History of Golf class had a unique opportunity when Martin, along with College of Golf Executive Director of Golf Operations, Dr. Eric Wilson, organized a putting competition using hickory-shafted putters and golf balls from different historical eras, beginning in the early 1800s and progressing through…

Keiser University College of Golf Match Play Championship Concludes

Congratulations to George Pepper for winning the Keiser University College of Golf Match Play Championship by defeating Garry Williams 3 & 1 in finals contested at Okeeheelee Golf Course. The match was tied at the turn, then George birdied holes #10 and #11 to go 2 up. Garry closed the match to 1 after hole…

Legacy Coaching Series: Stewart Maiden

by Bradley Turner Keiser University College of Golf Director of Online Golf Instruction – MBA, PGA Performance coaching in golf has become more available to the golfing public over the past few decades. Individuals educated in the psychology of sports performance have slowly infiltrated their way onto the professional tours and the minds of the…