By Dr. T. J. Tomasi, Keiser University College of Golf Senior Faculty and Director of Research The very first move you should make on your downswing is a transfer of weight into your front hip joint, then a slotting of the club. This establishes your front hip as the center of rotation, which is the key to…
Suffering from a sport-related injury is never fun. It’s not so much the pain but having to sit in the clubhouse rather than walking the course. The elbow injury affects golfers, tennis players, baseball pitchers, javelin throwers, and other athletes who hold a tight grip on something in their sport. What is Golf Elbow? This is a…
by Dr. T.J. Tomasi A Legacy Post by Keiser University College of Golf Senior Faculty and Director of Research (1940-2023) Weight Shift in a Golf Swing Weight shift is a fundamental aspect of a powerful and consistent golf swing. It involves transferring your weight from your back foot to your front foot during the…
Is a Career in Golf Course Management for You? Running a golf course is no easy task. It takes a lot of knowledge and time to get everything looking beautiful, as well as making sure all aspects are functional and timed just right. With any management position, you have to be on your toes and…
by Dr. T.J. Tomasi A Legacy Post by Keiser University College of Golf Senior Faculty and Director of Research (1940-2023) No rocket scientist will tell you ignition is the most important part of launching a rocket, yet it is the ignition that gets the public’s attention. The same is true of the “ignition” of…
Finding the Golf Career That’s Right for You Golf is generally thought of as a hobby, but many people have found a fulfilling career in the golf industry. There are a broad range of golf career opportunities available in this day and age. The question you need to ask yourself is, which career in golf is…
What’s in the Bag? If you are a beginning golfer, the first thing you want to make sure is that you’ve got the right equipment. Borrowing a friend’s golf clubs is not a great idea for long-term success. Visit a local PGA or LPGA Professional to ensure you get a proper fit for every club…
by Dr. T.J. Tomasi A Legacy Post by Keiser University College of Golf Senior Faculty and Director of Research (1940-2023) Add H2: Lead Wrist in Golf Swing The lead wrist in a golf swing is the wrist on the leading arm, which is the left wrist for right-handed golfers and the right wrist for left-handed…
Here are The Masters’ predictions from Keiser University College of Golf PGA Staff Dr. Eric Wilson: The Masters 2020! Wow, have I been waiting a long time for this one! Normally played in April, this should be a different look and feel at Augusta National. It will be interesting seeing the course at this time…
The Rules of Golf Even those who are new to golf should have a basic understanding of the game. The golfer uses clubs to hit a golf ball from the tee until the ball is holed in the cup, ideally in the fewest number of strokes possible. Golf rules are established for fairness of play…
