Keiser University Questions of the Month: What is a Hybrid Golf Club and When was it Developed? By David Wixson, PGA Master Professional and College of Golf Instructor A hybrid golf club is simply a golf club which is designed to be an easier to hit alternative to a long iron. Whereas not too long…
Friendly Friday Golf Competitions Score Big Keiser University College of Golf Professor Frank Longabucco continues to bring students and PGA staff members together with Friday afternoon competitions. The recent ‘One Best Ball of Two Gross’ challenge at the PGA National Resort and Spa Fazio Course provided an enjoyable way for students to experience the pressures…
We asked experienced golf industry practitioners around the US and Europe for one piece of golf career advice they would pass onto our students. What’s the best piece of advice you’d offer to someone considering a career in the golf industry? List of Experts John Grant – St Andrews Links – The Home of…
by Dr. T.J. Tomasi A Legacy Post by Keiser University College of Golf Senior Faculty and Director of Research (1940-2023) There are two types of motion that are combined during the downswing, and the timing of the transition from one type of motion (lateral) to the other type (rotational) is the key to solid ball…
How long have you wanted to pursue a degree in golf? Why did you choose the College of Golf’s online program? I started considering a degree in Golf about 2 years ago but did not want to become a full-time resident student. I currently coach high school golf and run my own performance coaching business…
Keiser University Question of the Month: Who Plays and Putts First? By Brian Hughes, PGA Master Professional Can’t we just be nice and decide among us whose turn it is to play? Outside of competition, I would say the answer is yes. Whoever is ready to play, provided the coast is clear, should go first,…
Keiser University Questions of the Month: Why is Golf So Hard? By Ken Martin, PGA Professional Certified in Instruction Keiser University College of Golf As with most topics on golf, whether it is hard to master is a matter of perspective. One view may suggest that golf is not hard; hit the little white…
COLLEGE OF GOLF STUDENTS CONDUCT TOURNAMENT TO BENEFIT CYSTIC FIBROSIS Students from Professor Frank Longabucco’s Tournament Management class hosted a charity golf event recently at PGA National Resort & Spa’s Estates Golf Course. Twenty-four students and staff participated in the event to benefit Cystic Fibrosis. The tournament was a two-player format called “One Best Ball…
Good Tips and Bad By Dr. T. J. Tomasi Keiser University College of Golf Senior Faculty and Director of Research Of course, as a teacher, I recommend that you take lessons from a qualified teaching professional – but most do not. It’s estimated that only about 10 percent of the ~26 million golfers in the…
Rules of Golf Undergoes Biggest Overhaul Ever By Brian Hughes, PGA Master Professional Keiser University College of Golf For years now, any time there is a rules of golf controversy on one of the major professional tours, the cries come out saying the rules of the game are not fair, antiquated and need to be…
