Golf Score: What Type of 80’s Shooter are You?

by Dr. T.J. Tomasi A Legacy Post by Keiser University College of Golf Senior Faculty and Director of Research (1940-2023) According to the National Golf Foundation, a bunch of people who get paid to figure stuff like this out, the average score shot by the 25 million or so American golfers is ~102. A mere…

Student is One Step Closer to a Career in Golf

  Palm Beach County student Amber Steele is one step closer to a career in golf thanks to a full-tuition scholarship offered by Keiser University and The First Tee of the Palm Beaches. After becoming fascinated with the sport and the camaraderie it offered from watching her father play as a child, the Loxahatchee, Florida…

How is Golf Course Par Determined?

Golf Course Par Par is an interesting thing to contemplate. It’s a goal all golfers strive to reach, a challenge to test their golfing acumen against the course. Simply stated, par is the number of strokes that it is believed an expert golfer would take to move the ball from the tee to the hole….

Common Golf Vocabulary

Those who make it a habit of playing 18 holes of golf in their spare time are likely to hear a few terms and expressions that are not in common use outside the course. If you’re not too familiar with the lingo and you want to be in the know, here’s an example of some…

Keiser University College of Golf Graduate Passes PGA Playing Ability Test

Keiser University College of Golf (KUCOG) graduate Peter Crocitto III recently passed the 36-hole PGA of America’s Playing Ability Test.   Administered at the par-72 Reunion Resort Golf Club Nicklaus Course in Orlando, Florida, Crocitto shot rounds of 79 – 70 = 149 to pass by eight strokes. A measure of golfing aptitude, the Playing…

How a Golf Management Degree Can Help You

Sure, you enjoy golf as a hobby. It’s a great way to spend some time with friends, colleagues, even business associates you’ve just met. But have you ever considered taking your enjoyment of golf further? To learn more about improving your game, learn more about the business side of golf, or perhaps even to pursue…

Golf Etiquette: What You Need to Know

Golf is a respected sport the world over, viewed as a pastime with a sense of refinement and dignity, not as evident in other sports. Regardless of how skilled a player you may be, or your social status off the fairway, the basics of golf etiquette assure that all players receive proper respect on the…

5 Golf Swing Basics

The best golfers make their swing look effortless. The economy of motion and smooth arc that great golfers put on display belie all the training and effort put into perfecting their swing. However, sometimes even the best golfers have to go back to the drawing board and relearn those initial golf swing basics all over…

Golf Swing Path Tips: The Correct Path

by Dr. T.J. Tomasi A Legacy Post by Keiser University College of Golf Senior Faculty and Director of Research (1940-2023) Golf Swing Path The golf swing path is the trajectory that the clubhead follows during the swing, greatly influencing the direction and flight of the ball. An inside-to-outside swing path can produce a draw, causing…