Soft Distance Keeps It Low

By Dr. T. J. Tomasi, Keiser University College of Golf Senior Faculty and Director of Research When circumstances, such as a low hanging branch, force you to keep the ball low, there’s a special technique that produces what I call “soft distance.” Even though the trajectory of the shot is that of a hard-to-stop long…

Instructor Receives LPGA Award

Keiser University College of Golf Instructor Receives LPGA Award Keiser University College of Golf (KUCOG) instructor Donna White has recently been presented the 2020 Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) Professional President’s Award by National President Marvol Barnard. Recognized for her leadership, long-term service, and contributions as an LPGA  Executive Committee member, White is also lauded for…

Gamify Your Short Game

By Bradley Turner MBA, PGA – Keiser University College of Golf Director of Online Golf Instruction In the first Conversations with a Golf Coach, my guest, Brendon Elliott, mentioned the importance of making practice fun for his juniors. He said, ‘gamification will engage junior golfers and make the learning experience measurable and enjoyable.’ The term…

The Back Leg Unlocks the Power

By Dr. T. J. Tomasi, Keiser University College of Golf Senior Faculty and Director of Research A good way to ruin your swing is to stiffen your back leg during the backswing. When the back leg locks and straightens at the knee, it freezes the back hip, causing the body to tilt rather than turn;…

Golf Training Aids For Beginners

If you’ve been looking to get to that next step on the golfing ladder, then you’ve more than likely checked out the huge range of golf training aids available. The sheer number of products can be overwhelming, and it can be difficult to decide what you actually need. Will a book or instructional DVD help…

College of Golf February 2021 Events

College of Golf Students and Staff Enjoy Friendly Competition Keiser University College of Golf (KUCOG) Professor and PGA Member Frank Longabucco recently held a Two-Person One Best Ball of Two Net friendly competition at the Osprey Creek Course at Martin Downs Golf Club. Included as part of the KUCOG student and staff competitions, the event…

Winter Putting Practice

By Bradley Turner MBA, PGA – Keiser University College of Golf Director of Online Golf Instruction In making 2021 your best golf year ever, it makes good sense to focus on the club that makes a big difference in lowering your handicap. This winter is the perfect time to fine-tune your putting stroke by dedicating…

Pre-Shot Routine Gives You Power

By Dr. T. J. Tomasi, Keiser University College of Golf Senior Faculty and Director of Research The so-called shot routine is actually a ritual involving the exact repetition of a sequence — a repetition that creates an aura of control and power, even when things are going poorly. Here it is in its simplest form:…

A Simple Idea to Find More Fairways

By Bradley Turner MBA, PGA Keiser University College of Golf Director of Online Golf Instruction A common problem for the majority of amateur golfers is the inability to aim themselves properly to the target. There are a few potential causes that exacerbate this problem. Ball flight tendencies are a major source of aiming error. If…

Training Aids for the Beginner Golfer

By Bradley Turner MBA, PGA Keiser University College of Golf Director of Online Golf Instruction The experienced golfer often forgets the challenges of learning the game of golf.  When they have a chance to share golf advice with a beginner golfer, the result is often a data dump of information that overwhelms the golfer they…