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…
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…
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)…
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…
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…
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…
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…
There are numerous ways to prepare for a rewarding career in golf education or management. Through the years, aspiring golf professionals have relied on conventional degree programs, which offer a deep dive into the short game, course design, club management, and more. These programs also encourage students to develop soft skills, such as problem-solving and…
Boasting more golf courses than any other state, Florida represents the epitome of golfing paradise. Hundreds of well-designed courses reflect Florida’s natural beauty and widespread passion for golf. They also reveal the power of strong golf management to deliver a stellar experience, complete with fascinating challenges and wonderful hospitality. There are many ways to enjoy…
By Brian Hughes, Keiser University College of Golf Program Director and PGA Master Professional One of the many challenges we have in playing golf is that the conditions we are playing in are constantly changing. From day to day and course to course, changing slopes, turf conditions, grass heights, temperature, wind, rain, and (the worst…
