What is a Pre-shot Routine?

Some of the best, and worst, golfers in the world have rituals they follow before every single shot they hit. This is called the pre-shot routine. The basic premise of the routine is to get yourself into the mindset to hit the ball as you want. It is just as much mental as physical, so…

A Grip for Your Yip

By Dr. TJ Tomasi, Keiser University College of Golf Senior Faculty and Director of Research South African star Charl Schwarzel uses a putting grip that’s designed to keep the right hand from overwhelming the left and shutting the face, a common cause of missed putts. He’s placed two tees in the form of a gate…

World’s Only Paraplegic PGA Professional, Dennis Walters Inspires Students

Dennis Walters, the world’s only paraplegic PGA Professional, recently visited Keiser University’s College of Golf and shared his inspiring story with students and staff. Labeled by PGA Professional and friend Wayne Warms as ‘the greatest story in the history of golf,’ Dennis is a testament to perseverance and tells everyone who attends his shows and…

How to Add More Speed to Your Swing

Adding more speed to your swing speed is instrumental for anyone who wants to hit the ball a little farther from the tee, fairways, or greens. Faster speeds deliver more “punch” at impact which allows the ball to compress more. This compression is what makes the ball fly. Think about swing speed like you would…

How Golf Simulators Work [Infographic]

Share this Image On Your Site </p><br /><br /><br /> <p><strong>Please include attribution to Keiser University College of Golf & Sports Management with this graphic.</strong></p><br /><br /><br /> <p><a href=’https://collegeofgolf.keiseruniversity.edu/golf-simulators-work/’><img src=’https://d2mqyehkqu1tjn.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/How-Golf-Simulators-work.jpg’ alt=’How Golf Simulators Work’ width=’500′ border=’0′ /></a></p><br /><br /><br /> <p> Golf simulators, also called virtual golf, allow you to play a variety of…

Cold Weather Golf Tips

Brr! When the leaves have fallen and the air turns cold and crisp, you put the clubs away until spring. Maybe you head to warmer climates for a week of golf in February, or stop at an indoor driving range a time or two if your area has one. But for you, golf is on…

Dumb Golf Rules That Should Go Away

Part of the appeal of golf is the tradition, rules, and sense of honor. What other sport do you know where a competitor calls a penalty on himself? That’s standard procedure in golf. On the other hand, golf is hundreds of years old — some rules make no sense anymore, or they were dubious all…

What’s In the Bag – Ken Martin’s Golf Bag

Ken Martin, PGA, Certified In Golf Instruction and General Management, University College of Golf Instructor shares:   What’s in the Bag Driver: TaylorMade SLDR 460; 10.5-degrees loft; neutral settings; 44 inches long; D-2 swingweight; Diamana 62-gram S+ flex shaft; standard size rubber Golf Pride 25g rubber grip. Fairway Metal: TaylorMade Burner TP 3, circa 2001;…

December Events at College of Golf

Keiser University Flagship Campus Sports Medicine and Exercise Science Students Teach Core Training to Golf Students Surprisingly enough, many elite golfers suffer from different physical injuries and ailments that effect their golf game. Of all the injuries, lower back injuries are the greatest disabler.   Keiser University Exercise Leadership class students finished their semester with the golden…

When to Pitch and Chip

  Your ball has landed five yards from the green on a par-5. Congratulations, you are pin high in two shots. A nice pitch or chip here that leaves it close to the pin will set you up for a good chance at birdie. Great, but do you chip it or pitch it? Pitch vs….