College of Golf June 2024 Events

Eleven Keiser University College of Golf (KUCOG) students recently competed in a Shoot-Out Golf Tournament held at Okeeheelee Golf Course in West Palm Beach, Florida. PGA Instructors Frank Longabucco and David Wixson coached the group in hitting high and soft pitch shots in a clinic before their tee times. The tournament format was a Fourball…

Golf Backswing Drills: Parallel Perfect

A Legacy Post by Keiser University College of Golf Senior Faculty and Director of Research Dr. T. J. Tomasi (1940-2023) In the early part of your backswing, the club is moving so slowly that it’s easy to misdirect it. After they start their swing, many players make a mistake in the first foot or two…

Headomics: Head Movement in Golf Swing

A Legacy Post by Keiser University College of Golf Senior Faculty and Director of Research Dr. T. J. Tomasi (1940-2023) Your neck is designed to allow you to nod your head “yes” and rotate your head “no.” During the golf swing, you want the “no” motion as opposed to the “yes” motion. To keep your…

Proper Golf Stance: How to Find Your Perfect Knee Flex

  A Legacy Post by Keiser University College of Golf Senior Faculty and Director of Research Dr. T. J. Tomasi (1940-2023) Knee Flex in Golf Swing Knee flex in golf plays a crucial role in establishing a solid foundation for the golf swing. Proper knee flex allows golfers to maintain balance, stability, and power throughout…

Golf Swing Training: Is Your Stick Stuck?

A Legacy Post by Keiser University College of Golf Senior Faculty and Director of Research Dr. T. J. Tomasi (1940-2023) When Tiger Woods hits a bad shot on TV, the commentators often say, ‘He got the club stuck behind him.’ What they are referring to is a serious but common sequence problem. Woods is the…

Repeatable Golf Swing: How Long Do You Have to Wait for Your Swing to Work?

  A Legacy Post by Keiser University College of Golf Senior Faculty and Director of Research Dr. T. J. Tomasi (1940-2023) Science tells us some important things about repetition. “It is a well-known psychological principle that learning is better when training trials are spaced out than when given all together,” says Dr. Wayne Sossin of…

Golf Mental Exercises: Imaging Helps Protect Golf Muscle

A Legacy Post by Keiser University College of Golf Senior Faculty and Director of Research Dr. T. J. Tomasi (1940-2023) I’ve given more than 50,000 golf lessons, and my experience tells me that most golfers don’t have a lot of time to work out and/or don’t like to – so they seldom visit the gym. Either way, this lack of a structured workout presents a real problem,…

Online Golf Degrees vs. Traditional Programs: Making the Right Choice for You

Golf education encourages passionate students to leverage their love of the green and help others discover the joy of the game. Integrating core golf techniques and concepts with management or education-oriented coursework, these unique programs can prepare students for rewarding career opportunities in the golf industry — including facilities management, tournament operations, golf instruction, and…

Navigating the Virtual Fairway: How Online Golf Colleges Work

You are deeply passionate about golf and eager to transform this love of the sport into a rewarding career. The first step? Seeking a relevant degree that helps you build must-have golf management or golf education skills. The right degree will prepare you to make a difference in the golf industry and could give you…

Golf Decision-Making: Flip-Flop Your Way to Better Putting

  A Legacy Post by Keiser University College of Golf Senior Faculty and Director of Research Dr. T. J. Tomasi (1940-2023) In politics, the kiss of death is to be a flip-flopper. Unusual as it is, changing your mind because of new information is considered a character flaw in politicians. But in ‘real’ life, as…