The Importance of Playing with Properly Fit Golf Clubs by Dr. Eric C. Wilson, PGA Legacy Master Professional Executive Director of Golf Operations Keiser University College of Golf The game of golf is hard enough to play without having to concern oneself with equipment that may not fit a swing motion or body type. Having…
Students at Keiser University College of Golf recently enjoyed a round of Hickory Golf using hickory shafted golf clubs during their History of Golf class. The group of twelve, along with professor Ken Martin, dressed in period clothing used mid-irons, mashies, niblicks, and putters with hickory shafts to play the par-72 Squire Course at PGA…
The Purpose of Wrists in a Golf Swing By Ken Martin, PGA Professional Certified in Instruction and General Management Golf Program Instructor Keiser University College of Golf How should your wrists work in the golf swing and what are the consequences of improper wrist action? A golfer’s wrists act as a hinge between the arms…
How to Improve the Golf IQ David Wixson, PGA Master Professional Golf Program Instructor Keiser University College of Golf To determine how one can improve their golf IQ we must first define “Golf IQ” as the term could mean something different for each individual. Loosely defined, Golf IQ infers that one golfer is more knowledgeable…
Has Driving Distance Changed on the PGA Tour Within the Last Decade? Brian Hughes, PGA Master Professional Golf Program Director Keiser University College of Golf There has been considerable discussion recently regarding how far PGA Tour players are driving the golf ball. Observers of the game spot a player reaching a long par 5 with…
How Do You Motivate Students When They Get Frustrated and Discouraged? John Callahan, PGA, Golf Magazine Adjunct Top 100 Teacher Golf Program Instructor Keiser University College of Golf Winston Churchill once expressed his frustration with golf with the hyperbolic statement, “Golf is a game whose aim is to hit a very small ball into an…
Friday Competitions Remain a Favorite for Keiser University College of Golf Students Keiser University College of Golf Professor Frank Longabucco continued to spice up the summer golf curriculum with a Friday afternoon “Two Best-balls of Four Net” competition for students and PGA staff members at the PGA National Resort & Spa golf courses. The friendly…
SLOWER THAN EVOLUTION By Dr. T. J. Tomasi Keiser University College of Golf Senior Faculty and Director of Research So I’m watching the first round of a PGA tour event on one TV and a replay of a classic college football game (Alabama vs Florida State) on another. Ben Crane, a journeyman player, is on…
The majors started in April with the Masters and went through the summer ending with the PGA Championship in August. It was the last PGA season to feature this format and thanks to this year’s winners, it went out with a bang. Masters – Augusta National The Masters teed off in April at the cathedral…
COIL IS MORE THAN JUST A TURN By Dr. T. J. Tomasi, Keiser University College of Golf Senior Faculty and Director of Research Your pelvis powers your golf swing, so finding the correct amount of hip turn is important. But creating power is not just a question of hip turn — it’s how much you…
