Wild About the Wedge

by Dr. T.J. Tomasi A Legacy Post by Keiser University College of Golf Senior Faculty and Director of Research (1940-2023) The challenge depicted in this week’s lesson is that my ball has run past the flag and is frozen against the fringe of the green, making it very difficult to contact the ball solidly with…

Test Your Putting Skill

  By Bradley Turner, Keiser University College of Golf Executive Director and PGA Certified Professional The majority of lessons that I have given in my career have been focused on improving a student’s ball-striking skills. Surveys continue to verify that golfers are concerned with hitting the ball farther and with more consistency. As an advocate…

College of Golf October 2024 Events

Keiser University to Host Golf Classic – Sign Up Now! Keiser University’s Golf Classic is almost here!   This event is aimed at supporting the construction of its state-of-the-art aquatics center. Golf enthusiasts and supporters of Keiser University are invited to join in a day of friendly competition, networking, and philanthropy on October 17, 2024.   The…

The Evolution of Golf Equipment

By Connie Capanegra, Keiser University College of Golf Instructor and LPGA Member Golf equipment has changed tremendously over the years, and modern analytical tools like launch monitors, home simulators, high-speed cameras, and their respective phone apps have made the connection between equipment, technique, and coaching more seamless and comprehensive than ever. Balls Much of the…

Fast Hands Should Match Fast Hips

by Dr. T.J. Tomasi A Legacy Post by Keiser University College of Golf Senior Faculty and Director of Research (1940-2023) On the lesson tee, I often see golfers whose hand position at the top of the swing doesn’t match their hip action during the downswing. Your hands and the clubhead must arrive together in the…

How to Read Greens

by Frank Longabucco Professor at Keiser University College of Golf PGA Certified Professional Green reading is one of the four skills needed to be a great putter. Those four skills are: (a) starting the ball on your intended line, (b) reading the right amount of break, (c) matching the speed to the read, and (d)…

Golf Clubs 101: The Basics for First-Time Golfers

By John Callahan, Keiser University College of Golf Professor and PGA Professional While walking my dog last year, I met my neighbor as he was mowing his front lawn. We introduced ourselves (his name is Mike) and exchanged pleasantries. Upon learning that I was an instructor at Keiser University’s College of Golf, he told me…

The One Thing All the Greats Do

A Legacy Post by Keiser University College of Golf Senior Faculty and Director of Research Dr. T. J. Tomasi (1940-2023) What do all these great players – Jon Rahm, Scottie Scheffler, and Rory McIlroy have in common? Their swings are different, their backgrounds are different, and their body types aren’t all the same either. The…

Golf Balance and the Z-Axis

A Legacy Post by Keiser University College of Golf Senior Faculty and Director of Research Dr. T. J. Tomasi (1940-2023) To protect you from falling, your body has a system that integrates your posture, balance, and verticality (your relationship to standing upright). Verticality is along the Z-axis, and it is the key to your balance…

The Role of Caddies in Professional Golf

By Donna White, Keiser University College of Golf Professor, PGA and LPGA Member and Winner of Three LPGA Tour Events What is a Golf Caddie? Women’s and men’s professional golf tours require players to have a golf caddie. Oxford defines a caddie as ‘a person who carries a golfer’s clubs and provides other assistance in…