COG July 2017 Events

Keiser University’s COG Executive Director Dr. Eric Wilson Volunteers at Special Olympics Tournament Dr. Eric Wilson, PGA Legacy Master Professional, College of Golf Executive Director of Golf Operations, and Chairman of the Special Olympics Golf Committee for North America recently coordinated and administered the 2017 Special Olympic National Invitational Golf Tournament (NIT) at the Willows…

Maxing Out Driver Distance

by TJ Tomasi, Keiser University College of Golf Senior Faculty Member and Director of Research Lee Trevino said ‘you can talk to a fade but a hook won’t listen,’ and one reason is that the toe of the driver is moving about 14% faster than the heel at impact. But that’s not news to you,…

What is the Hardest Hole of Golf in the World? [Infographic]

The Extreme 19th at the Legend Safari and Golf Resort in South Africa is recognized by many as the hardest hole of golf in the world. This par 3 tees off from the top of Hangklip Mountain and sees golfers hitting toward a green located 1,300 feet below. One of the most unique aspects of…

How to Find a Lost Golf Ball

We have all been there before. You buy a brand-new box of golf balls and with that first tee shot send a sparkling white ball into the rough. You spend the next 15 minutes searching for it to no avail and must dig into your golf bag for another new Titleist golf ball. A dozen…

Jon Rahm’s Takeover of the Golf World

At the 2016 US Open, Jon Rahm stormed onto the golf world, finishing in a tie for 23rd at Oakmont Country Club. Consider that nearly 9,000 professionals and amateurs attempt to qualify for the US Open and Rahm’s accomplishment of a top 25 finish is even more admirable. Need more convincing? He wasn’t even a…

Mental Skills Training (MST) Will Help Your Golf Game

by TJ Tomasi, Keiser University College of Golf Senior Faculty and Director of Research Maya Hohmann and Terry Orlick, University of Ottawa, interviewed fifteen elite Canadian pilots at a Royal Canadian Air Force base in Canada. ‘All 15 participants described the use of mental imagery, or ‘chair flying,’ as part of their preparation for flight’…

College of Golf June 2017 Events

Keiser University College of Golf Students Participate in Historic Hickory Open Putting Championship Keiser University’s College of Golf (COG) History of Golf class students recently had the unique opportunity to participate in a putting competition using hickory-shafted putters and golf balls from different historical eras, beginning in the early 1800’s and progressing through modern day….

How to Stay Cool on the Golf Course this Summer [Infographic]

There’s nothing like playing 18-holes of golf on a sunny summer day. But when the temperature rises, don’t let your game meltdown. Follow these tips to stay cool on the golf course all summer long. Make sure you are properly hydrated. Wear light colored shirts and pants. Breathable clothing materials or moisture wicking items help…

History of the US Open

The 117th US Open will be played at Erin Hills Golf Club in Erin, Wisconsin. The 11-year-old golf club will host its biggest tournament yet, and first PGA Tour major as today’s top golfers and amateurs descend onto its greens. Scottish dominance to Tiger’s treble First played in 1895, the US Open was won by…