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 event promises to be a memorable experience, featuring a range of activities and opportunities to engage with fellow participants, sponsors, and the Keiser University community.
Read about the event below and visit the links listed to learn how you can get involved, or sign up today to save the date.
About the Event
Keiser University will hold its Golf Classic in support of the construction of its aquatics center on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at the Abacoa Golf Club located at 105 Barbados Drive, Jupiter, Florida, 33458. Check-in begins at 11:00 a.m., and the shotgun start is at 1:00 p.m.
Keiser University sends special thanks to its growing list of event sponsors. With participation beginning at $300 for an individual or $1,000 for a foursome, interested golfers are invited to visit the Golf Classic Website, Keiser University’s Site, Eventbrite, Twitter (X), Facebook or contact Natalie Clark at [email protected]. Learn more about sponsorship, underwriting, and tournament participation details.
About Keiser University
Keiser University is a private, independent, non-profit university serving nearly 20,000 students at 21 Florida campuses, online, and two international sites. Founded in 1977 by Chancellor Arthur Keiser, Ph.D., and Evelyn Keiser, Keiser University currently offers more than 100 degrees, from the associate to the doctoral level. Keiser University is a designated Hispanic-Serving Institution, a member of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities, and was ranked No. 21 in the U.S. in Social Mobility by U.S. News and World Report in 2023-24.
Keiser University College of Golf
Keiser University College of Golf provides quality education and training for aspiring golf professionals. Located in West Palm Beach, Florida, the college offers comprehensive programs that combine academic excellence with hands-on experience, guided by a distinguished faculty of PGA professionals. With a commitment to excellence and a passion for the sport, Keiser University College of Golf is proud to foster the next generation of golf professionals.
If you want to take your game to the next level, contact our team at Keiser University’s College of Golf & Sport Management today. With our dedication and experience, we can elevate your game to new heights together. Give us a call today at 888-355-4465.
Keiser University College of Golf Students Play Hickory and Persimmon Golf
By Ken Martin, Keiser University College of Golf Professor and PGA Certified Professional
Keiser University College of Golf (KUCOG) online students and currently enrolled on-ground students recently played a round of Hickory and Persimmon Golf using hickory shafted golf clubs and 1970s persimmon woods and blade irons.
Professor Ken Martin had the students use mid-irons, mashies, niblicks, and putters with hickory shafts and persimmon woods, blade irons, and Bullseye putters to play the par-72 Park Ridge Golf Course. Playing in a “Net Scramble” format, four teams competed in the event. The winners were Dan Robert, Steven Savage, Mike Shaffer, and Nicolas Walker with a gross score of eight under par 64 (net 56.1). Second place, with a score of 69 (net 58.3), went to the team of Luis Fontanez, Jonathan Mellas, and Shane Kelly. Christopher Yeager, Hunter McFerran, Dillon Sonntag, and Tony LoBuglio claimed third place with a score of 67 (net 58.9). Fourth place went to Scott Bentley, Mark Simon, Jesse Gusme, and John Morse with a score of 68 (net 60). Congratulations to the new Hickory/Persimmon Golf Champions of the Semester!
Keiser University Flagship Campus Golf Coach Brandon Miller donated a “gold” cup for the winner’s prize, and the team will “own” the cup until the next competition. The opportunity to use replica golf clubs from the 1920s and 1970s gave the students an appreciation for the skills and abilities of golf’s greats of both eras. Champions such as Walter Hagen, Bobby Jones, Gene Sarazen, and Long Jim Barnes all shot incredible scores and won major championships using hickory shafted golf clubs, as did the next generation of champions such as Palmer, Nicklaus, and Player, with steel shafts, persimmon wood heads, blade irons, and Bullseye putters. Overall, the experience was enlightening and fun!
College of Golf students in the Hickory/Persimmon Golf Championship
Left to Right: Steven Savage, Dan Robert, Nicolas Walker, and Mike Shaffer – The Winners!
Residency and On-Ground Students Participate in Historic Putting Championship
By Ken Martin, Keiser University College of Golf Professor and PGA Certified Professional
Keiser University College of Golf (KUCOG) online students and currently enrolled on-ground students recently enjoyed a unique opportunity during their one-week Residency Program. Professor Ken Martin and College of Golf Executive Director of Golf Operations Brad Turner organized a putting competition using hickory-shafted putters and golf balls from different historical eras, beginning in the early 1800s and progressing through the modern day.
Students gathered at the outdoor putting green as Martin explained each of the different putting stations, culminating in an 18-hole putting competition. Students putted three-hole segments with each of the following:
- Long nose putter and feathery golf ball (pre-1848)
- Wry neck putter and smooth gutta percha golf ball (1848-1850)
- Hackbarth 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)
- Schenectady putter and balata-covered mesh pattern golf ball (1900-1920s)
- Calamity Jane putter and balata covered dimple pattern golf ball (1904-1990s)
Par for the course was 36, and Hunter McFerran, who scored 37 and won two strokes clear of the field, was named the Champion Putter of the Term.
Learn more!
Want more tips? If you want to take your game to the next level, contact our team at Keiser University’s College of Golf & Sport Management today. With our dedication and experience, we can elevate your game to new heights together. Give us a call today at 888-355-4465.
