IRON PLAY: HIT FORWARD AND LET THE DOWN HAPPEN by Dr. T. J. Tomasi Keiser University College of Golf Senior Faculty and Director of Research Why do tour players hit the ball so far? Well, one reason is that they compress the golf ball more than the average golfer. In the hands of a tour…
Were You on a College Golf Team? How Well Did Your Team Do? by Dr. Eric Wilson, PGA Legacy Master Professional, Executive Director of Golf Operations, Keiser University College of Golf I took up the game of golf when I was 13, while I was still playing baseball and basketball. By the time I reached…
Geometry is in Your Genes by Dr. T. J. Tomasi, Keiser University College of Golf Senior Faculty and Director of Research After much ado, the Scarecrow in “The Wizard of Oz” finally got a brain and, with it, as with all human brains, came the knowledge of geometry. “The sum of the square roots of…
Golfers have more choice that ever when it comes to the sport in 2018. Equipment, clothes, shoes, and even golf technology have spoiled everyone for choice. Due to the games continued evolution, golf companies are continuing to create great new items for players. With 2018 upon us, here are 5 golf trends of 2018 you…
Waggle Sets the Stage for Swing That Follows by Dr. T. J. Tomasi, Keiser University College of Golf Senior Faculty and Director of Research The good golf swing begins with a bridge, or pre-motion — a waggle — that alerts the body to the start of the dynamic motion of the swing. There are many…
by Frank Longabucco, PGA Instructor, Keiser University College of Golf One tip I learned from watching someone else play golf was to use your putter more often from off the green. Especially hard against the grain. There is a high probability you will make solid contact with your putter. That means a high probability for success….
It isn’t often that golfers will choose to play a 9-hole golf course when there is an 18-hole course available. The 9-hole course is often seen as a necessary evil to play when there isn’t the chance to get a full 18 holes in. However, 9-hole courses offer just as much charm and enjoyment as…
By Ken Martin, PGA Professional Certified in Instruction Keiser University College of Golf Simply stated, the more skilled the player, the more the type of golf ball used matters. There are three basic categories of golf balls; distance golf balls, higher spin golf balls, and total performance golf balls. The more technology that goes into…
by Dr. T. J. Tomasi, Keiser University College of Golf Senior Faculty and Director of Research The quality of your impact position is determined by the relationship between two body parts: your trail elbow and trail hip. The trail elbow determines the path of the clubhead to the ball, so if your elbow matches up evenly…
by John Callahan, PGA Professional, Golf Magazine Adjunct Top 100 Teacher, College of Golf Instructor In the 1940’s and 50’s, Ed “Porky” Oliver, also known as “Old Pork Chops” won eight times on the PGA Tour and was runner-up in three major championships. At 5’9” and 250 pounds, he is one of the golfers that people…
