Is the Players Championship the Fifth Major Tournament?

By Bradley Turner Keiser University College of Golf Director of Online Golf Instruction – MBA, PGA The Players Championship is often considered the unofficial fifth major tournament in professional golf. The traditions in golf are difficult to change, yet many argue that the Players Championship deserves to be elevated to the same level as the…

How You Create Long-Term Memory for Golf Swing Improvement

A Legacy Post by Keiser University College of Golf Senior Faculty and Director of Research Dr. T. J. Tomasi (1940-2023) There are three steps to creating memory: First, you sense the experience (see, feel, hear). Then, it’s held in short-term memory (STM) while you evaluate what to do with it. Finally, you either forget it,…

Golf Release Practice: You Don’t Do A Release, You Have One

A Legacy Post by Keiser University College of Golf Senior Faculty and Director of Research Dr. T. J. Tomasi (1940-2023) If there is one thing you need to learn about the golf swing, it’s this: The closer to impact you get, the less you should be trying to do. Said in another way, less is…

The Green Jacket and Beyond: Iconic Golf Traditions

By Bradley Turner, Keiser University College of Golf Director of Online Golf Instruction – MBA, PGA Golf has been played for over five hundred years, and over this time, there is a rich history of traditions that have been woven into the customs and culture of the game. From the hallowed grounds of St. Andrews…

Off to See the Wizard: Learning to Be a Great Golfer

A Legacy Post by Keiser University College of Golf Senior Faculty and Director of Research Dr. T. J. Tomasi (1940-2023) Here is a sobering fact: Your brain doesn’t care what it learns – it doesn’t have a quality detector, so if you’re not on the ball, you’ll learn the bad right along with the good…

Mastering the Mental Game: Golf Psychology for College Players

By Bradley Turner, Keiser University College of Golf Director of Online Golf Instruction – MBA, PGA If you are a competitive golfer who enjoys challenging your skills against the golf course, the ability to stay focused on your own game and course strategy is paramount in performing to your potential. If you want to play…

Masters of the Course: The 25 Best Golfers in History

By Bradley Turner Keiser University College of Golf Director of Online Golf Instruction – MBA, PGA The masters of the golf course, the great players in history, is a difficult list to create. Comparing eras in sports has become a common endeavor for sports pundits and the fans who read or listen to the experts….

Visual Mastery: Exploring the Quiet Eye Technique For Golfers

A Legacy Post by Keiser University College of Golf Senior Faculty and Director of Research Dr. T. J. Tomasi (1940-2023) Darting eyes are designed to locate threats – at this point, you are in the first stage of the response cycle. The second stage is assessing the information your darting eyes gathered so you can…

Hit, Achieve, Leave: The Art of Progressing in Golf

Keiser University College of Golf leaders are saddened to announce the passing of their colleague, Dr. T. J. Tomasi. Recognized as one of Golf Magazine’s Top 100 Teachers, Dr. Tomasi had previously served as Director of the PGA National Academy of Golf Players School, which was voted one of Golf Magazine’s Top 25 Golf Schools…

Golf Etiquette 101: The Unspoken Rules Every New Golfer Should Know

By Bradley Turner Keiser University College of Golf Director of Online Golf Instruction – MBA, PGA Traditionally, golf has been referred to as a game for ladies and gentlemen. It is a sport that embodies tradition, sportsmanship, respect for the rules and protocols of play. At the heart of this ethos lies golf etiquette, a…