By John Callahan, Keiser University College of Golf Professor and PGA Professional If you have ever played golf at Bethpage Black on Long Island—the site of the 2002 and 2009 United States Open—you are familiar with the iconic sign on the first tee that reads, “WARNING: The Black Course Is An Extremely Difficult Course Which…
By John Callahan, Keiser University College of Golf Professor and PGA Professional The golf swing is an intricate, highly coordinated sequence of movements that takes place in less than two seconds. Because it happens so quickly, players often focus their attention on the most dynamic parts of the motion: the top of the backswing, the…
By Dr. Eric Wilson, PGA Legacy Master Professional and Former Keiser University College of Golf Executive Director of Golf Operations Topping the golf ball—hitting the upper half and sending it skittering low along the ground—is one of the most frustrating contact errors in the game. It steals distance, kills confidence, and often stems from a…
by Frank Longabucco, Professor at Keiser University College of Golf, PGA Certified Professional Golfers are often confused by the terms used by the USGA and the Rules of Golf. There are many forms of competition that allow golfers to have fun in team or group events. The Ryder Cup is known as the ultimate team…
by Brian Hughes Program Director, Keiser University College of Golf, PGA Master Professional With the post-COVID growth of the golf industry (increases across the board in new golfers, rounds played, and facility revenues), it is logical to assume that there is potential for building a career in the business of golf instruction. It is important…
By Patrick Ronayne, Professor at the College of Golf at Keiser University, PGA Professional Bryson DeChambeau is a world-class golfer, having won nine times on the PGA Tour, including two U.S. Open titles. In addition, Bryson won the U.S. Amateur in 2015. He is known as the “scientist” due to his unique approach to analyzing…
By Donna White – Keiser University College of Golf Professor, and PGA and LPGA Member, and Winner of Three LPGA Tour Events When I was considering my own future in golf, there were not nearly as many educational pathways into the industry as there are today. Throughout my career as a competitive player, golf instructor, golf operations…
by Donna White, Professor at Keiser University College of Golf, PGA and LPGA Member, Winner of Three LPGA Tour Events When people hear the term “golf professional,” their minds often jump to images of PGA Tour stars competing for trophies and million-dollar purses around the world. While professional tournament golf captures much of the public’s…
by Patrick Ronayne, Professor at the College of Golf at Keiser University, PGA Professional Marking a golf ball on the putting green is a simple procedure, but it is one that is frequently misunderstood. While many golfers are taught to place a marker directly behind the ball, the Rules of Golf do not require the…
by Ken Martin, Professor at Keiser University College of Golf, PGA Certified Professional Golf has traditionally been a game based on feel, repetition, and subtle adjustments passed from coach to student. However, over the past two decades, a significant revolution has transformed how players of all levels develop their skills. Golf analytics, driven by radar,…
