Release the Femur as Part of the Sequence

by Dr. T. J. Tomasi, Keiser University College of Golf Senior Faculty and Director of Research In my world, the best swing mechanics are “lets” rather than “makes.” The reason is that the swing is so fast golfers don’t have time to make conscious adjustments, so the most efficient swing occurs when you recruit your…

Hickory Golf

by Bradley Turner Keiser University College of Golf Director of Online Golf Instruction – MBA, PGA At the College of Golf at Keiser University, one of the traditions embedded in the associate degree program is the opportunity for students to experience hitting golf equipment from a century ago. Every semester, students in the Traditions of…

Titrating ‘The Three Bears’ Model of Learning

by Dr. T. J. Tomasi, Keiser University College of Golf Senior Faculty and Director of Research In the early stages of learning golf, don’t try for the perfection of the parts of the swing such as grip, weight shift, or release – initial learning is more like hand grenades than horseshoes where all you need…

5 Different Types of Golf Courses

By Dr. Eric Wilson, PGA Legacy Master Professional and Keiser University College of Golf Executive Director of Golf Operations There are five main types of golf courses found around the world: links, parkland, desert, heathland, and sandbelt. Each type of course has unique characteristics and is found in very different locations. Although these course names are…

Mind Power

by Dr. T. J. Tomasi, Keiser University College of Golf Senior Faculty and Director of Research Is it possible to scare someone to death? Yes, if you are a witch doctor and your enemy believes in voodoo. Is it possible to have a sham operation on your knee and be cured of arthritic knee pain?…

Student Veteran Shares Pre-Swing Routine After Successful Participation in ‘Armed Forces Cup’ Tournament

Keiser University student Antonio Rivera recently enjoyed competing in the Veterans Golf Association (VGA) Armed Forces Cup (AFC) Golf Tournament held at The Pinehurst Golf Course in Pinehurst, North Carolina, as part of the Navy Team. Rivera, a United States Navy veteran, who finished 2nd overall in the challenge along with Navy teammates, credits regular training…

The 12 Most Iconic Holes in Golf

by Bradley Turner Keiser University College of Golf Director of Online Golf Instruction, MBA, PGA It is a tough task to identify the most iconic holes in golf! To begin, I thought it would be best to be clear on the definition of the word iconic. According to Webster, the definition of iconic is “widely known…

What’s the Best Age to Start Playing Golf?

Having children is one of the most exciting and life-changing events a person can experience. As parents, we teach our children from the moment they are born. There are some things, like golf, that we just cannot wait to teach them. We all want to share our love of golf with our children, but it…

College of Golf July 2022 Events

  College of Golf Students Participate in Short Game Clinic Keiser University College of Golf (KUCOG) PGA Professionals Frank Longabucco and Ken Martin and PGA Master Professionals Brian Hughes and David Wixson recently conducted an interactive student short game clinic. Students visited the program’s outdoor training area to learn more about the fundamentals of basic…

8 Tips to Improve Your Mental Game

by Bradley Turner Keiser University College of Golf Director of Online Golf Instruction – MBA, PGA Golf is all mental. This is a phrase I have heard many times from amateur golfers to seasoned professionals. I differ in my opinion on that statement as there is so much to the game of golf. I will…