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…

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….