College of Golf May 2018 Events

College of Golf May 2018 Events

Brad Redding, PGA Master Professional and Golf Magazine Top 100 Teacher
Addresses Students at Keiser University College of Golf

Brad Redding, one of Golf Magazine’s Top 100 Teachers in America recently addressed Keiser University College of Golf Professor John Callahan’s Instruction classes regarding how to become a world-class teacher.

Redding, a six-time Tennessee PGA Teacher of the Year and named one of South Carolina’s Top Teachers by Golf Digest, has a unique and extraordinary knowledge of the golf swing and the game and communicates effectively to all levels of players while demonstrating an unfailing dedication and enthusiasm.

As a Golf Channel “Golf Academy Live” instructor and contributor to Golf Magazine, Sports Illustrated, Golf Digest, PGA Magazine and USA Today, Redding has over 25 years of experience teaching the game of golf and has worked with players of all abilities from beginners to PGA Tour players.

With his trademark “Plane Truth” philosophy, he draws golfers from across the United States and abroad.

Brad Redding Highlights

• PGA Master Professional in Teaching

• Golf Magazine Top 100 Teachers in American since 2001

• 6-time Tennessee PGA Teacher of the Year

• Named one of the Top Teachers in South Carolina by Golf Digest

• Contributor to Golf Magazine, Sports Illustrated, Golf Digest, and PGA Magazine

• Faculty member and mentor for PGA Master Professional Program

• Member of the Titleist Leadership Advisory Staff

• Has worked with PGA, LPGA, Web.com, and Hooters Tour Players

Redding’s Teaching Philosophy

‘To quote the great Ben Hogan, ‘Don’t simply tell a player what he is doing wrong—that’s not much help.

You must explain to him what he ought to be doing, why it is correct and the results it produces and work like the blazes to get it across so they really understand what you are talking about.’

We approach all our lessons, clinics and schools with this enthusiasm and dedication.

The goal is to clearly demonstrate how the swing plane is the most important aspect of any swing.

The swing plane determines where the ball goes, how much ground you hit, and on what part of the clubface the ball hits. What you do with your body are the fundamentals that allow you to swing the club ‘On Plane.’

This simple approach promotes a swing that results in more solid ball contact and increased distance without overloading the student’s mind with swing theory and myths.

Detailed evaluation of the student’s game allows instructors to improve the part that suffers the most.

All instruction is tailored to the player’s personal goals, physical ability, limitations and knowledge of the game,” said Redding.

Brad Redding’s uncluttered approach provides students hope and confidence.

Students feel that what they learn from him can be integrated into their games without “over thinking” the swing.

To reinforce that the feel is resulting in a better swing, video technology is used (1) to show the plane of the club at the start of the lesson, (2) as it gets better throughout the lesson, and (3) as the lesson wraps up.

“We don’t simply teach you how to just hit a golf ball. We teach you how to play the game of golf,” said Redding.

Keiser University COG Students Complete USGA Handicap Certification

Ten Keiser University College of Golf students completed a self-paced United States Golf Association Handicap Certification program and subsequently passed the examination as part of Professor Frank Longabucco’s Tournament Management course.

The Certification included detailed information about handicapping golf tournaments and the handicap system, and was focused on the USGA’s key concept of allowing golfers with different abilities to compete on an equitable basis All USGA-authorized golf clubs must have at least one staff member employed who has attended a handicapping seminar.

Students gained valuable knowledge that will assist them in their careers when serving on club’s Handicap Committee. The role of the Handicap Committee in fair and equitable competition is critical. Club players depend upon the Committee to:

• Know the USGA Handicap System
• Communicate the System to all players
• Faithfully apply the System at the club

Graduates from Keiser University Flagship Campus College of Golf
Transition to Careers in the Golf Industry

Keiser University’s recent College of Golf Pinning Ceremony marked the end of the educational experience and the beginning of careers in the golf industry for six Associate of Science in Golf Management (ASGM) graduates
The ceremony, held in the DeVos-Cook Conference Room of the Flagship Campus, was attended by the graduates and their families, staff, faculty, and fellow classmates.

Following remarks by Mr. John McMurry, Flagship Campus Vice President, and Dr. Eric Wilson, Executive Director of Golf Operations, Brian Hughes, Golf Program Director, introduced the graduates, each of whom spoke to the assembly, recounting their time at Keiser University. Graduating from the Associate of Science program were Christian Brown, Edward Doherty, David Geers, Brennen Gillis, D’Andre Kinney, and Robert Stingo.

Keiser University College of Golf graduates receive both academic and hands-on learning opportunities as they earn Associate of Science degrees in Golf Management in as little as 16 months and Bachelor of Science in Sport Management degrees in an additional 20 months.

Their degrees earn six/twelve credits toward membership in the PGA of America. With over 1500 square feet of indoor instructional space, including motion analysis systems, simulators, launch monitors, and video analysis capabilities, Keiser University’s superior technology has fine-tuned the graduates’ golf swings to the point where passing the PGA’s Playing Ability Test is a realistic goal.

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Keiser University COG Student Earns Impact Zone Golf Player Certification

Keiser University College of Golf (KUCOG) student David Geers recently achieved Impact Zone Golf Player Certification by attending two clinics at the KUCOG Outdoor Training Facility and scoring above 90% on the exam.
The certification, conducted by Impact Zone Golf Certified Instructor Professor John Callahan, is unique to the KUCOG, and was developed through close coordination with PGA Champions Tour Player and TV Personality Bobby Clampett and KUCOG Executive Director of Golf Operations, PGA Legacy Master Professional and Impact Zone Golf Master Instructor Dr. Eric Wilson.

The KUCOG congratulates David for his outstanding achievement!
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College of Golf Students Enjoy Hickory Open Putting Championship

Keiser University College of Golf History of Golf class students recently enjoyed a historical putting competition led by Professor Ken Martin and College of Golf Executive Director of Golf Operations Dr. Eric Wilson using hickory-shafted putters and golf balls from different historical eras, beginning in the early 1800’s and progressing through modern day.

Students gathered at their College of Golf outdoor putting green as Professor Martin explained each of the six different putting stations, culminating in an 18-hole putting competition. Students then putted three-hole segments with each of the following:

• Long nose putter and featherie golf ball (pre-1848)

• Kempshall Pyraline putter and smooth gutta percha golf ball (1848-1850)

• Wry-neck blade putter and hand-hammered gutta percha golf ball (1850-1865)

• Brown-Vardon semi-mallet head putter and bramble pattern gutta percha golf ball (1865-1900)

• Spalding Hollow-Back putter and balata covered golf ball (1900-1960)

• Personal putter and Pro V-1 golf balls (1960-modern day)

Par for the course was 36, and the Champion of the Historic Open Putting Championship was Brad Ropke, who scored 38, which included four holes-in-one. The competition began with Dave Fleck scoring a hole-in-one with the Long nose putter and featherie ball on the very first stroke, to the delight of everyone. Finishing second by a single stroke was student Michael Lugrand. The remainder of the field results follow: Dave Fleck, Royce Hunsberger, and Brad Schwarz (40), Chris Tosonotti (43), Kyle Hudson (44), Sonny Vollkommer (45), and Hong Seok Im (47).

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