Legacy Coaching Series: Harry Vardon

by Bradley Turner Keiser University College of Golf Director of Online Golf Instruction – MBA, PGA In the second article of the Legacy Coaching Series, I will share some interesting thoughts on putting from the great Harry Vardon. Vardon was the star golfer of his era, and his name is still used today to describe…

Learn Correctly the First Time

by Dr. T. J. Tomasi, Keiser University College of Golf Senior Faculty and Director of Research Previously, I described how becoming an expert at golf requires work. You must put forth a specialized, well-guided effort, called deliberate practice, and I outlined 10 elements of deliberate practice you should be aware of. According to the findings…

How to Become an Expert at Golf

by Dr. T. J. Tomasi, Keiser University College of Golf Senior Faculty and Director of Research One reason golf is not for everyone is that becoming an expert requires work. You must put forth a specialized, well-guided effort, called deliberate practice, and not everyone has the time or inclination to do this. For those who…

Visualization is a Valuable Skill

by Dr. T. J. Tomasi, Keiser University College of Golf Senior Faculty and Director of Research When he arrived at the 1965 U.S. Open at Bellerive Country Club, Gary Player walked past the leaderboard before the tournament started and imagined he saw his name at the top as the winner. He said it seemed so…

Legacy Coaching Series: Walter Travis

by Bradley Turner Keiser University College of Golf Director of Online Golf Instruction – MBA, PGA    Over the next few months, I will look at historic players and golf instructors who have influenced the teaching ideas in their era and how those ideas are relevant today. In this Legacy Coaching Series, I will discuss a…

Get the Right Fit

by Dr. T. J. Tomasi, Keiser University College of Golf Senior Faculty and Director of Research Here’s some good news: You might be a better player than you think you are. If your divots are uneven (either toe deep or heel deep) and your short irons consistently start right or left of your intended ball…

Think Twice Before Building Shoulder Muscles

By Dr. T.J. Tomasi A Legacy Post by Keiser University College of Golf Senior Faculty and Director of Research (1940-2023) As much as he loved tennis, Jack Nicklaus never played during the golf season because he did not want to work the wrong muscles in his shoulders, one of them being the deltoid. ‘The rotator…

The Best and Worst Moments of 2021

by Bradley Turner Keiser University College of Golf and Director of Online Golf Instruction – MBA, PGA A look back on the 2021 season tells a story of overcoming the uncertainty of a pandemic at the start of the season and blossoming into another memorable year in professional golf. Despite the ever-changing stars of the…

A Routine Approach

by Dr. T. J. Tomasi, Keiser University College of Golf Senior Faculty and Director of Research The shot routine is part and parcel of the golf swing, and however personalized it might be, no expert player is without one. The advantages of a good routine are many: A good routine calms you down because you’re…

Why Tempo is Important to Your Golf Swing

by Bradley Turner Keiser University College of Golf Director of Online Golf Instruction – MBA, PGA There are plenty of videos and articles on the Internet for the avid golfer to view and study. It is interesting that so much of the golf instruction today is focused on the latest technology in golf. This trendy…