Golf Fixes: Practice Bad to Play Good

A Legacy Post by Keiser University College of Golf Senior Faculty and Director of Research Dr. T. J. Tomasi (1940-2023) Golf Swing Gone Wrong A golf swing gone wrong can be frustrating and demoralizing for any golfer. It often results in errant shots, missed opportunities, and a loss of confidence on the course. Swing mistakes…

To be a Good Player You Must “Own” the Clubface

A Legacy Post by Keiser University College of Golf Senior Faculty and Director of Research Dr. T. J. Tomasi (1940-2023) In my opinion, of the great players, Ben Hogan had the most clubface control – but it wasn’t always that way; i.e., Hogan wasn’t always “Hogan.” Early in his career, he called himself ‘the terror…

College of Golf August 2024 Events

Keiser University to Host Golf Classic- Save The Date Keiser University is excited to announce its upcoming Golf Classic, a premier event aimed at supporting the construction of its state-of-the-practice aquatics center. Golf enthusiasts and supporters of Keiser University are invited to join in a day of friendly competition, networking, and philanthropy this October. The…

How to STOPP When Starting Correctly

A Legacy Post by Keiser University College of Golf Senior Faculty and Director of Research Dr. T. J. Tomasi (1940-2023) Tell your body it’s under threat, and it gets serious by issuing a code-red alarm, creating a number of protections, including a body-wide muscle tension that is usually below the level of conscious awareness, i.e.,…

Juncture Situations: “Go Ahead, Make My Round!”

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…

The Body Angles of Address and Impact are Not the Same

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…

Muscles Used in a Golf Swing: The Back Moves the Front

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 July 2024 Events

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…

Golf Driving Tips: License to Drive

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…

Golf Success is Earned, Not Inherited

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…