There are people that take up golf and you have people who take up yoga. These two activities and types of people are thought to be on opposite spectrums of the sports and fitness world. However, if you really think about it, golf and yoga have more in common than what might first come to…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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;…
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…
