Choosing Golf Equipment: A Guide to Getting Started

By David Wixson, Keiser University College of Golf Professor and PGA Master Professional Golf, often touted as a game of precision and technique, heavily relies on the quality and suitability of your equipment. Whether you’re a novice stepping onto the green for the first time or a seasoned player looking to upgrade your gear, selecting…

The Unique Challenges of the Sandbelt Golf Course

By Ken Martin, Keiser University College of Golf Professor and PGA Certified Professional The Sandbelt golf courses, located in the Melbourne region of Victoria, Australia, present unique challenges that distinguish them from other golf courses worldwide. These courses are renowned for their firm playing conditions, strategic design, and distinctive bunkering. Location and Characteristics The Sandbelt…

College of Golf August 2024 Events

Keiser University to Host Golf Classic- Save The Date Keiser University is excited to announce its upcoming Golf Classic, a premier event aimed at supporting the construction of its state-of-the-practice aquatics center. Golf enthusiasts and supporters of Keiser University are invited to join in a day of friendly competition, networking, and philanthropy this October. The…

College of Golf June 2024 Events

Eleven Keiser University College of Golf (KUCOG) students recently competed in a Shoot-Out Golf Tournament held at Okeeheelee Golf Course in West Palm Beach, Florida. PGA Instructors Frank Longabucco and David Wixson coached the group in hitting high and soft pitch shots in a clinic before their tee times. The tournament format was a Fourball…

College of Golf March 2024 Events

College of Golf Students Qualify for NCCGA Club Team By Dr. Eric Wilson, PGA Legacy Master Professional and Keiser University College of Golf Executive Director of Golf Operations After a week of qualifying, the Keiser University Seahawk National Collegiate Club Golf Association (NCCGA) team has been finalized for the Regional Tournament # 1 to be…

Gripping the Golf Club: Wrinkles in Your Rain Game

A Legacy Post by Keiser University College of Golf Senior Faculty and Director of Research Dr. T. J. Tomasi (1940-2023) Why do your fingers wrinkle and pucker when your hands are soaked – like in a rainstorm while holding a golf club? Scientific tests have confirmed that the phenomenon of skin wrinkling via water has…

The Business of Golf Instruction: Marketing Yourself as an Instructor

By Bradley Turner, Keiser University College of Golf Director of Online Golf Instruction – MBA, PGA The National Golf Foundation (NGF) is the leading authority in the golf business. According to the NGF, one of the primary detractors in creating and retaining golfers is the frustration novice golfers experience when learning to play the game….

Golf Coaching: Find a Gatekeeper to Improve Your Golf Game

A Legacy Post by Keiser University College of Golf Senior Faculty and Director of Research Dr. T. J. Tomasi (1940-2023) Imagine the number of people tugging on your cape if you were the #1 golfer in the world. To safeguard yourself, you would need a gatekeeper (such as a trusted coach, an agent, or a…

Putting Technique “The Claw”: A Grip for Your Yip

A Legacy Post by Keiser University College of Golf Senior Faculty and Director of Research Dr. T.J. Tomasi (1940-2023) South African star Charl Schwarzel uses a putting grip 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…

The Importance of Physical Fitness in Golf

By Bradley Turner, Keiser University College of Golf Director of Online Golf Instruction – MBA, PGA Golf has traditionally been perceived as a leisure sport where athleticism is not a requirement to participate. That statement is true, but if you want to perform at your peak, a crucial aspect is for golfers to be in…