Right Angles

RIGHT ANGLES By Dr. T. J. Tomasi Keiser University College of Golf Senior Faculty and Director of Research A good way to think of your backswing is that its role is to create certain power angles between you and your golf club — angles that multiply the force of your swing. Once you create these…

What is a Hybrid Golf Club and When was it Developed?

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…

College of Golf December 2018 Events

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…

The Smallest, Most Important Move in Golf

by Dr. T.J. Tomasi A Legacy Post by Keiser University College of Golf Senior Faculty and Director of Research (1940-2023) What Is the Smallest, Most Important Move in Golf? What separates weekend golfers from the pros often comes down to one small move at the start of the downswing. It’s not flashy—but it’s powerful. In…

Student Testimonial, Rob Bannon

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…

Who Plays and Putts First?

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,…

Why is Golf So Hard?

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 November 2018 Events

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

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…