College of Golf September 2018 Events

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

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…

Coil is more than just a turn

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…

Is there a Golf Gadget You’d Love to Test?

Is there a golf gadget you’d love to test? What is it and why would you want to test it? David Wixson, PGA Master Professional Golf Program Instructor Keiser University College of Golf I would like to own a laser rangefinder like the Bushnell, which can provide golfers with a precise yardage to the hole…

Simple Learning Aid Leads to a True Roll

Simple Learning Aid Leads to a True Roll By Dr. T. J. Tomasi, Keiser University College of Golf Senior Faculty and Director of Research Distance and direction are the two most important factors on every putt, and the players who allow the clubhead to release correctly (swing back and through around a central pivot point…

College of Golf August 2018 Events

Keiser University’s College of Golf Welcomes Merritt Island High School Boys’ Team Keiser University’s College of Golf recently welcomed the Merritt Island High School Boy’s Golf Team for a preseason-training clinic. John Callahan, a PGA Professional and Golf Magazine Top 100 Adjunct Teacher, introduced the first lesson of proper grip, aim, and setup, with emphasis…

The Story of My Life: The Ideal Actor to Relay My Journey

The Story of My Life: The Ideal Actor to Relay My Journey By Donna White LPGA T&C Hall of Fame Member and Keiser University College of Golf Instructor I recently was asked, ‘If a movie was made about your golfing career, who would be cast as you?’ My mind immediately began evaluating the personality traits…

My Pre-game Warm-up Routine

Ken Martin, PGA Professional Certified in Instruction and Golf Management, Golf Program Instructor, Keiser University College of Golf Preparation for a round of golf typically includes a warm-up session at the golf course’s practice facility. What follows is usual for me when time allows, not racing from the office to the first tee after work for…

Faulty Forearms Destroy Release

By Dr. T. J. Tomasi, Keiser University College of Golf Senior Faculty and Director of Research Most golfers lack clubhead speed through the hitting area because they fail to release their forearms properly. Faulty forearm action also produces either too much or too little clubface rotation through impact, disrupting the ball flight. On its own, your…

The Defining Moment That Improved My Golf Game

By: Frank Longabucco, PGA Professional Certified in Instruction and Golf Operations, Keiser University College of Golf Instructor There are probably over a hundred defining moments in my younger days that helped me play better golf. The one that stands out in my mind would be when I realized that “staying behind the ball” would allow my…