By Dr. T. J. Tomasi, Keiser University College of Golf Senior Faculty and Director of Research To max out distance with your driver, you need just the right balance between your ball speed, launch angle, and spin rate (i.e., how fast the ball is rotating around its axis as it flies through the air). The…
By Bradley Turner MBA, PGA Director of Online Golf Instruction, Keiser University College of Golf Another Masters Tournament is in the books, with Dustin Johnson putting on the Green Jacket for the first time. Johnson was not a surprise winner at Augusta National, where the long hitter has always had an advantage. This year was…
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…
