A Legacy Post by Keiser University College of Golf Senior Faculty and Director of Research Dr. T. J. Tomasi (1940-2023) To be an average putter, avoid three putts. To be a good putter, you must learn to make key putts when you have the chance. This is where practice comes in. To be a great…
A Legacy Post by Keiser University College of Golf Senior Faculty and Director of Research Dr. T. J. Tomasi (1940-2023) What is the Golf Address Position? In golf, the term “address” refers to the initial stance and positioning of a golfer before initiating a swing. It is the starting point of the golf swing and…
A Legacy Post by Keiser University College of Golf Senior Faculty and Director of Research Dr. T. J. Tomasi (1940-2023) Counterintuitive as it may sound, in the golf swing, specifically the upper body, the back moves the front. Research conducted in the biomechanics lab at Penn State University studied muscle activity during the golf swing,…
College of Golf Residency Tournament Keiser University’s College of Golf recently hosted a residency tournament at Okeeheelee Golf Course in West Palm Beach for both its students and PGA Professionals. Student Hunter McFerran managed the event from conception to completion. Its format was a 1 best ball of 4 net. The group held an 80-foot…
A Legacy Post by Keiser University College of Golf Senior Faculty and Director of Research Dr. T. J. Tomasi (1940-2023) As an exercise, I sometimes ask my students to play a round of golf where, after they drive on the par 4s and 5s, they move their tee shot to the 150-yard marker in the…
A Legacy Post by Keiser University College of Golf Senior Faculty and Director of Research Dr. T. J. Tomasi (1940-2023) There is no doubt that golf is a difficult game, but do you have to be born with superstar reflexes, the eyesight of an eagle, and the strength of an NFL lineman to be a…
A Legacy Post by Keiser University College of Golf Senior Faculty and Director of Research Dr. T. J. Tomasi (1940-2023) Golf Shot Practice Golf shot practice is a fundamental aspect of improving one’s game and mastering various shots required on the course. Effective practice sessions involve deliberate planning and execution, focusing on specific areas of…
A Legacy Post by Keiser University College of Golf Senior Faculty and Director of Research Dr. T. J. Tomasi (1940-2023) What is the Rough in Golf? The rough in golf refers to the areas of thicker grass located alongside fairways and around greens. It serves as a penalty for inaccurate shots, adding challenge to the…
Florida is the ultimate golfing destination. A specialty license plate identifies the state as the “Golf Capital of the World,” and for good reason: The National Golf Foundation (NGF) reports that Florida boasts 1,262 golf courses — far more than distant runner-up California. In fact, the NGF itself is headquartered in Jupiter, Florida, and there…
A Legacy Post by Keiser University College of Golf Senior Faculty and Director of Research Dr. T. J. Tomasi (1940-2023) You don’t have to reach too high to achieve an ideal position at the top of your swing. But most golfers try to swing their hands as high as possible on the backswing because they…
