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…
By Bradley Turner Keiser University College of Golf Director of Online Golf Instruction – MBA, PGA Over the past seventeen months, businesses worldwide have adapted to the necessary changes due to the COVID virus. Some businesses moved quickly to keep the doors open and employees working from home. Many other businesses did not provide a…
By Bradley Turner Keiser University College of Golf and Director of Online Golf Instruction – MBA, PGA The Ryder Cup is only a few days away when the world’s best players convene at Whistling Straits in Wisconsin. The three-year wait for this bi-annual competition will have the golf world once again focused on two captains…
By Bradley Turner, Keiser University College of Golf Director of Online Golf Instruction – MBA, PGA Ben Hogan once said, ‘Golf and tournament golf are as different as tennis and ice hockey.’ That description may seem odd for those who have never played tournament golf, but it is absolutely true. With no disrespect to Mr….
By Bradley Turner Keiser University College of Golf and Director of Online Golf Instruction – MBA, PGA The Ryder Cup is only a few days away when the world’s best players convene at Whistling Straits in Wisconsin. The three-year wait for this bi-annual competition will have the golf world once again focused on two captains…
Keiser University College of Golf Instructors answer, Which PGA Pro’s Swing Style Does Yours Most Resemble? ERIC WILSON Matt Kuchar. While our body types are not the same, Matt has a pronounced “flat” swing position at the top. I grew up playing with that “flat” style until I took lessons from Cary Middlecoff’s instructor, Doc…
By Dr. T. J. Tomasi, Keiser University College of Golf Senior Faculty and Director of Research After winning several majors in the 1930s, Ralph Guldahl wrote a book in which he broke down his swing with a detailed analysis — subsequently, his swing fell apart. Some suspect it was because he verbalized his swing so…
When many people think of a golf pro, they picture famous golfers like Tiger Woods. However, most golf pros do not play on the PGA Tour. They are the managers of golf facilities and provide lessons to amateurs, conduct local tournaments, and focus on growing the business of golf. If you are interested in becoming…
By Dr. T. J. Tomasi, Keiser University College of Golf Senior Faculty and Director of Research Two types of motion are combined during the downswing, and the timing of the transition from one (lateral) to the other (rotational) is the key to solid ball striking. The downswing’s lateral motion begins at the top of the…
