Perhaps it is the ancient roots of the game in Scotland, or maybe golfers just like to use interesting words — the result is a sport rich in colorful vocabulary. Unfortunately, some of the golf terminology used in 2021 is outdated, or incorrect, or just plain silly. Let’s look at some of these unremarkable words…
It’s time for another round of golf! Are you prepared with all the golfing essentials you need to get you through the round like a seasoned golfer? Certainly, you have all your clubs, golf balls, tees loaded into your golf bag. You couldn’t be a golfer without these. But what else should you have in…
By Dr. T. J. Tomasi, Keiser University College of Golf Senior Faculty and Director of Research Why is short putting so hard? It’s a question I hear a lot about putts from eight feet and less. It’s understandable why it’s hard to make a 45-footer, but many people mistakenly think putting should be easy from…
By Dr. T. J. Tomasi, Keiser University College of Golf Senior Faculty and Director of Research In the Hero World Challenge a few years ago, Tiger Woods hit some amateurish-looking pitch shots, and so did a lot of others in the field. Why? It is a simple shot made hard because of course presentation –…
By Dr. T. J. Tomasi, Keiser University College of Golf Senior Faculty and Director of Research When I watch golfers practice putting before a round, here’s what I often see: They throw down five balls and, from 15 feet, they leave the first putt short, pull the next two, push the fourth and crash the…
by Bradley Turner, Keiser University College of Golf Director of Online Golf Instruction – MBA, PGA After three days of non-stop Ryder Cup action, there are a number of takeaways that lead me to the conclusion that this is the best event for not only golf fans but for the world’s best players. For starters,…
By Dr. T. J. Tomasi, Keiser University College of Golf Senior Faculty and Director of Research There’s no question that most golfers could shoot in the 70s if they had enough time and energy to devote to the game. But most golfers, for any number of reasons, don’t; so, I’ve developed guidelines that will allow…
Keiser University College of Golf Instructors answer, What PGA Pro’s Playing Style Does Your Game Most Resemble? ERIC WILSON Certainly not Bryson DeChambeau! Length has never been my strong suit. I’m mostly about fairways and greens, which brings to mind the great Ben Hogan. While I may try to emulate Mr. Hogan’s playing style, I’m…
By Bradley Turner Keiser University College of Golf and Director of Online Golf Instruction – MBA, PGA Bobby Jones once said, “golf is a game played on a 5-inch course…the distance between your ears.” That sentiment has been re-stated thousands of times since the game’s mental aspects are a challenge for the seasoned professional and…
Keiser University College of Golf Instructors answer, Who Would be Your Perfect Partner in a Four-Ball Stroke Play Competition? ERIC WILSON My ideal playing partner would be my friend and co-worker, Ken Martin. Ken has the ability to “go deep” (he once shot 28 on the back nine in a college event and shot a…
