by Brian Hughes Program Director, Keiser University College of Golf PGA Master Professional At various points in my life, I’ve briefly considered opening my own breakfast restaurant, as while my cooking skills are limited, I can be a wizard with preparing eggs. Unfortunately, the restaurant has never materialized (likely a good thing!), but in my…
By Ken Martin, Keiser University College of Golf Professor and PGA Certified Professional Golf has many course styles, including parkland, heathland, desert, and mountain, but none captures the soul of the game quite like a links-style course. These layouts evoke the raw, windswept origins of golf itself, demanding creativity, patience, and a ground game that modern resort courses often overlook. Whether you’re teeing it up at Scotland’s iconic St…
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…
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…
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. …
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…
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…
By John Callahan, Keiser University College of Golf Professor and PGA Professional The golf swing is a violent, yet intricate, physical action. To achieve both maximum power (distance) and accuracy (control), the body must operate through a complex series of movements known as the kinematic sequence, in which energy is transferred from the legs to the core, then…
Keiser University National Collegiate Club Golf Association Qualifying Results Thirty-two students attempted to qualify for eight spots on the Keiser University National Collegiate Club Golf Association (NCCGA) Team at the Okeeheelee Golf Course in West Palm Beach, Florida, on February 6-7, 2026. Jared Drake was the low qualifier, shooting even par with Aiden O’Donnell and Sam Tisler at one over par. The team will compete in the National Qualifying Tournament on February 21-22 at the Eagle Harbor…
Today, golfers looking to improve their game don’t necessarily have to work directly with a golf instructor. Instead, they can search for what they’re looking to learn (such as how to perfect their golf swing) on YouTube and enjoy instant access to dozens of relevant videos from reputable golf coaches and instructors. In this sense, the landscape of…
