By Dr. T.J. Tomasi A Legacy Post by Keiser University College of Golf Senior Faculty and Director of Research (1940-2023) The so-called “fried egg” laying in the bunker is always challenging because it involves a very aggressive swing that’s so full of force that it can go haywire at any point, especially when…
The Top Skills You Need to Play Your Best Golf By Dr. T. J. Tomasi Keiser University College of Golf Senior Faculty and Director of Research. Note: the title says “your best golf,” so keep this distinction in mind as you read, because you really don’t need to put in place any/all of these to…
Golf is the Most Out-of-Control Game You Can Play By Dr. T.J. Tomasi, Keiser University College of Golf Senior Faculty and Director of Research When Pavlov conditioned his dog’s behavior, the dogs didn’t have much to say about it. When B.F. Skinner taught pigeons to play ping pong, the birds put up no resistance, and…
Multiply Your Power Using Leverage By Dr. T. J. Tomasi, Keiser University College of Golf Senior Faculty and Director of Research The Greek scientist Archimedes said: “Give me a place to stand and I can move the world;” of course, this was an exaggeration to make the point that with the correct use of leverage…
What Are Your Top Five Tips to Break 100? By Ken Martin, PGA Professional Certified in Instruction Keiser University College of Golf Learn an Athletic Swing Sequence – The golf swing is an athletic endeavor and, much like throwing a ball, it is most effective if the motion is performed in an athletic sequence. Watch…
TWO WAYS AT IMPACT: HARD AND/OR SOFT? By Dr. T. J. Tomasi Keiser University College of Golf Senior Faculty and Director of Research In golf, the “hard-wall player” hits across the straight front leg, just as the home run hitter does – while the “soft-wall player” generates less velocity but more accuracy using a slightly…
WHAT SCIENCE SAYS: O-O WILL IMPROVE YOUR GOLF By Dr. T. J. Tomasi Keiser University College of Golf Senior Faculty and Director of Research Research on practice by Timothy D. Lee and Laurie Wishart gives us two interesting conclusions about learning a motor skill – one obvious, and the second quite revealing. First, during…
Are All Golf Driving Ranges the Same? By John Callahan, PGA, Golf Magazine Adjunct Top 100 Teacher Golf Program Instructor Keiser University College of Golf All Driving Ranges are Not Created Equal! Pictured in photo #1 below is the back of the pro shop, a portion of the grass tee line, the first six holes…
Routine or Ritual? By Dr. T. J. Tomasi Keiser University College of Golf Senior Faculty and Director of Research All good players have a routine that doesn’t vary. Actually, the step-by-step process they go through is a much higher grade routine called a ritual. A ritual is more powerful than a routine because it peaks…
Florida boasts more golf courses than any state in the United States. According to Top100golfcourses.com, Florida has over 1,250 public and private courses, and all are playable throughout the year. It’s no wonder Florida is a popular destination for golfers from all over the world. For golfers looking to take their game to the…
