The 2017-18 PGA Tour officially teed off in October. However, as usual, it wasn’t until the New Year that the majority of the circuit’s big guns joined in the tournaments. While eight PGA events were played between October 8 and November 19, it wasn’t until January’s Sentry Tournament of Champions in Hawaii that the PGA…
Should you stroke: Straight back and straight through – (Pelz) Let the putter move in an arc – (Utley) Move the putter inside to down the line – (Stockton) While each of these methods is technically correct and works for those who commit to using them. There are certain “imperatives” in putting on which almost…
It is true that golf courses have increased in length over the years. The simple reason for the increase in length is due to golfers being able to drive a ball much farther than they did in years past. In 1980, only six PGA golfers could hit the ball 270 yards from a tee shot….
by David Wixson, PGA Master Professional, Keiser University College of Golf Professor What’s the Worst Weather You’ve ever Played a Round of Golf In? Did You Play All 18 Holes? I once played a qualifier for a Nike Tour event at the Moors Golf Club in Milton FL, near Pensacola. I don’t remember the exact month,…
Tiger Woods is arguably the most successful ex-college golfer in the world today. However, he isn’t the only PGA player to have played in the college ranks. Plenty of tour players graced the greens of college golf, including John Daly (Arkansas), Jon Rahm (Arizona State) and Phil Mickelson (Arizona State). Not all college golfers can…
How Many Hours Does it Take to See a Significant Improvement in Your Golf Game? John Callahan, PGA Professional, Golf Magazine Adjunct Top 100 Teacher, College of Golf Instructor Note: There are many factors that comprise ones “golf game” — factors such as mental approach, course management, fitness, golf equipment and golf swing. So to see…
Champions plan their swing changes after thoughtful, in-depth analysis of their game and their goals. So, if you’re going to change your swing like the pros do, rather than taking the knee-jerk route, follow these simple guidelines: 1) Develop a detailed blueprint for change, including a timeline and how you’ll know when you’re finished….
WHEN INDEPENDENCE IS NOT A GOOD THING by Dr. T. J. Tomasi Keiser University College of Golf Senior Faculty and Director of Research There are two important facts about the shoulders in the golf swing: (1) It’s obvious that the shoulders are connected to the arms, but what is not so obvious is that the…
Tips to Practice Golf at Home: Professor Brian Hughes Weighs In By Brian Hughes, PGA Master Professional, Golf Program Director, Keiser University College of Golf Practice at home can take many forms, and having grown up in the Snow Belt, I can honestly say I consider myself an expert at trying to improve at golf…
Professional golfers are good, really good. Of course, there are a lot of scratch golfers out there that believe they can swing with the pros. But the PGA Tour professionals are far better than any scratch golfer or amateur around. There are amateur golfers out there that are on the verge of going professional. These…
