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…

College of Golf Students and Staff Play Hickory Golf

by Dr. Eric Wilson Keiser University College of Golf Executive Director of Golf Operations Four first-semester History of Golf class students at Keiser University’s College of Golf and four PGA Professionals recently played a round of Hickory Golf using hickory shafted golf clubs. Professor Ken Martin had the group dress in period clothing, and they…

A Lesson for a Lifetime

by Dr. T. J. Tomasi, Keiser University College of Golf Senior Faculty and Director of Research The player in the photo below was a very athletic student at Keiser University who aspired to be a scratch golfer. When we met, he was a low handicap, and after evaluating his swing, I honestly told him that…

The Right Address

by Dr. T. J. Tomasi, Keiser University College of Golf Senior Faculty and Director of Research The term “set-up” is a good one because that’s just what this portion of your pre-shot routine does – it ‘sets up’ your whole swing. Now you may not have the athletic talent of a tour player once the…

Golf Launch Monitor Metrics: What to Look For

by Bradley Turner Keiser University College of Golf Director of Online Golf Instruction, MBA, PGA The first significant technological advancement in golf instruction was in the 1990s, when coaches began to use slow-motion video. This allowed golf coaches to evaluate what was really happening in a student’s golf swing. Studying videos of world-class players became…

The Slot Starts at the Top

by Dr. T. J. Tomasi, Keiser University College of Golf Senior Faculty and Director of Research Most golfers think that fitting the golf club into the so-called “pro slot” starts during the downswing, but in order to slot the club on the way down, you must be in position at the top of your backswing….

What Are The Best Amateur Golf Tournaments To Play In?

You have been golfing a while, your handicap is dropping, and you feel it’s time to take the next step in your amateur golf career. Since the PGA Tour is not quite knocking on your door yet, the question to ask yourself is: Which amateur golf tournaments should you enter in order to up your…

Student Veteran Advances to Play in the American Century Golf Championship

Keiser University Golf Management student veteran Adam Napier is fine-tuning his swing in preparation for the American Century Championship to be held in Lake Tahoe, Nevada, July 6-10, 2022. Having served as a caddie for the event in 2021, Napier, a combat-wounded Army Veteran, is thankful to participate in the event thanks to qualifying as…

Students Enjoy Friendly Competition at Okeeheelee Golf Course

by Dr. Eric Wilson Keiser University College of Golf Executive Director of Golf Operations Keiser University College of Golf students participated in a friendly Student and Staff competition held at the Okeeheelee Golf Course in West Palm Beach, Florida. The format of the competition was a two best balls of three, and the winners were…