College of Golf March 2020 Events
Keiser University College of Golf Students Excel at
Honda Classic Pro-Am Thanks to Crucial Preparation
Brian Hughes, PGA Master Professional and Golf Program Director, along with Dr. Eric Wilson, PGA Legacy Master Professional and Executive Director of Golf Operations, recently provided caddy training to 44 Keiser University College of Golf students at the Flagship campus’ outdoor golf training area. The effort successfully prepared the group to caddy for amateur players at the Honda Classic Pro-Am event at the PGA National Resort and Spa. Sessions covered the basic requirements of caddying and the many nuances and tips that Hughes and Wilson have acquired during their stints on the bags in professional tour events.
In addition to carrying their player’s golf bag, caddies charted yardages, read greens, raked bunkers, and advised players on shot selection.
While caddying is not as large a part of the game as it was historically before the introduction of golf cars, it is still an integral part of the great game of golf. Caddies abound on the professional tours, and those caddies who work for the top echelon of professional players earn a handsome income and share in an exciting partnership during tour competitions and in major championships. While the old adage of successful caddying (‘show up, keep up, and shut up’) may apply in certain situations, it is not the suggested method of earning a player’s trust during a round of golf.
Hughes caddied for Bobby Clampett at the 2013 Honda Classic Qualifying event and for College of Golf Professor, Ken Martin at the 2014 U.S. Senior Open. Dr. Wilson also caddied for Ken Martin in the 2011 and 2012 Senior PGA Championships.
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Student Competitions Provide Valuable Experience on the Course
Keiser University’s College of Golf’s recent Two-Player Total Team Point “Stableford” competition provided students a fun and impactful lesson relating to the pressures of competition. Led by Professor Frank Longabucco, the event was held at Martin Downs Golf Course.
Winning students Jeremy Rausch and Jeffrey Tamasi led the event with an impressive score of 38 points. Professor Frank Longabucco explained, “The tournaments provide students an opportunity to play competitively, preparing them for their PGA Playing Ability Test. Also, PGA Professionals are able to help students with their golf course management skills and mental games. Finally, the events are fun!”
Prizes were awarded, and donations were collected to support Cystic Fibrosis. The events will continue on a weekly basis throughout the Spring semester.
L-R: Ken Martin, PGA; Jeremy Rausch; Keith Berard; Jeffrey Tamasi; Pat Mitchell, Anders Goldkuhl, Nate Loven, Ivan Martinez, Jaron Eaton
L-R: Winners Jeremy Rausch and Jeffrey Tamasi
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