By Bradley Turner Keiser University College of Golf Executive Director – MBA, PGA The average non-golfer must wonder what is so appealing about the game of golf from the perspective of the 25 million golfers in America. I can attest on behalf of many American golfers that there are many special aspects to the game…
By Bradley Turner Keiser University College of Golf Executive Director – MBA, PGA The golf swing is a three-dimensional movement with countless variables that influence the flight of the golf ball. This can create a misunderstanding as to why the ball hooked or sliced. There are only five foundational variables that make a golf ball…
By David Wixson, Keiser University College of Golf Professor and a PGA Master Professional Golf is a game of patience, persistence, and precision. For beginners and even intermediate players, the learning curve can be steep. Whether you’re just starting or striving to shave a few strokes off your handicap, understanding the golf learning curve and…
By Frank Longabucco – Keiser University College of Golf Professor and PGA Certified Professional A key component of golf course management is the customers’ experience. Golf operators are in the hospitality industry. Creating a positive customer experience at your facility will drive repeat business, differentiate you from the competition, add to member retention, and increase…
Every year, golf club manufacturers release their latest and greatest golf clubs. The annual releases are upgrades on the previous models, and with golf club technology reaching new levels, there is a chance a player’s performance can improve from the new items. The continual development of high-quality clubs makes it seem like golfers need to…
Modern-Day and the Future of Golf Instruction By Ken Martin – Keiser University College of Golf Professor and PGA Certified Professional In Part I of this blog, we identified the important role of technology in modern instruction. Video Analysis and Launch Monitors Video analysis and launch monitors have revolutionized golf instruction by providing detailed insights…
By Bradley Turner Keiser University College of Golf Executive Director – MBA, PGA History of Women in Golf The history of women in golf dates back to 1552, when Mary, Queen of Scots, is believed to have played at St. Andrews, earning her recognition as one of the earliest female golfers. The first women’s…
Congratulations, you have just finished your golf degree, so, what’s next? You’ve already played plenty of amateur tournaments and won a variety of prizes. Now, you want to step up to the professional ranks and make some serious cash to live on as you continue your journey to the PGA Tour. So, how good does…
Golf course superintendents must take it upon themselves to keep the course and the greens in the best possible condition throughout the year. The downside to this is that at least once a year, the greens have to be punched. This is also called aeration. Few things are more frustrating to golfers than having…
by John Callahan, Keiser University College of Golf Professor and PGA Professional Golf Biomechanics is the study of how golfers apply mechanical principles, primarily linear forces and torques, to move a golf club. Many golfers feel words like linear force and torque complicate the study of the golf swing. They argue that golf is a…
