Preparation Can Overcome Pain

By Dr. T. J. Tomasi, Keiser University College of Golf Senior Faculty and Director of Research The game of golf is the ultimate persistence test because each shot requires sequential problem-solving. Research shows that unless properly trained, your brain’s ability to resolve sequential problems ebbs when it comes to performing a series of related tasks…

Play Golf with Your ‘Child Brain’

By Dr. T. J. Tomasi, Keiser University College of Golf Senior Faculty and Director of Research An infant’s brain wires itself in response to novel stimuli. For a while, everything in the child’s world is novel, and learning is easy, but for a sport like golf, adult learners often have to see the relevance of…

Bet on Tiger

By Keiser University Director of Online Golf Instruction Bradley Turner – MBA, PGA A week has passed since we heard the shocking news of Tiger’s accident. The golf world is still uncertain about the extent of his injuries, and there is widespread speculation that we may not see Tiger competing on the PGA Tour in…

A Brief History of Golf

  The history of golf is almost just as exciting as playing the game. Going over interesting facts from history, like, where the game was created, how the rules were developed, and much more, will get you excited to learn about golf history and hopefully even start playing! Where Did Golf Originate The game of…

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…