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Stimpmeter Explained: What is a Stimpmeter and How Does it Work?

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  By Bradley Turner, Keiser University College of Golf Executive Director – MBA, PGA If you are like most avid golfers, you enjoy putting on pristine and fast greens. Fast greens are a golfer’s delight but a green superintendent’s nightmare as it is difficult to keep putting greens at a speed we see on television…

6 Reasons to Sign Up For Couples Golf Lessons

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by Bradley Turner Keiser University College of Golf Executive Director, MBA, PGA While many couples might consider traditional activities like dining out or watching a movie for quality time, there’s an unconventional yet highly rewarding option: taking golf lessons together. Couples golf activities have begun to spring up across the country as more people get…

Play Golf with a Purpose: How to Get Involved in Local Events

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By John Callahan, Keiser University College of Golf Professor – PGA Professional Why Play Golf? Years ago, while trying to make my way in the world of competitive golf, I was traveling between two professional golf tournaments one late afternoon. I passed a golf course with a driving range and decided to stop practicing. As…

How Veterans Can Build Careers in Golf Course Management

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By Bradley Turner, Keiser University College of Golf Executive Director – MBA, PGA Military Veterans possess a unique set of skills and experiences that make them well-suited for a career in golf management. The discipline, teamwork, and attention to detail instilled during their service transfer seamlessly into the world of golf operations and management. For…

The Role of Fertilizers in Maintaining Healthy Golf Course Turf

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By Bradley Turner, Keiser University College of Golf Executive Director – MBA, PGA   The number one concern for almost every golfer is the condition of the golf course. As long as the course is in reasonably good condition, golfers will be happy. Achieving and maintaining healthy turfgrass requires a multifaceted approach, with fertilizers playing a…

The Psychology of Teaching Golf: Motivating and Engaging Students

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By Bradley Turner. Keiser University College of Golf Executive Director – MBA, PGA Teaching golf is more than imparting technical skills and building mental proficiency. It requires the golf instructor to understand the psychology behind learning and athletic performance. Essentially, a golf instructor must first understand their student’s golfing aspirations and then impart information appropriate…

Six Reasons to Become a Member of the PGA of America

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By Bradley Turner, Keiser University College of Golf Executive Director – MBA, PGA The world of golf is more than just a sport; it’s a way of life for those passionate about pursuing a career in the golf industry. The golf industry has enjoyed unprecedented growth in rounds played by golfers in America over the…

Tee Time Management: Optimizing Profitability

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By Bradley Turner, Keiser University College of Golf Executive Director – MBA, PGA Most golfers like the idea of showing up to their golf course of choice with no other golfers in sight as they head to the first tee. The typical golfer wants to enjoy a day on the golf course without concern about…

Five Things Being a Golfer Says About Your Personality

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By Bradley Turner Keiser University College of Golf Executive Director – MBA, PGA The average non-golfer must wonder what is so appealing about the game of golf from the perspective of the 25 million golfers in America. I can attest on behalf of many American golfers that there are many special aspects to the game…

How to Hit a Draw

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By Bradley Turner Keiser University College of Golf Executive Director – MBA, PGA The golf swing is a three-dimensional movement with countless variables that influence the flight of the golf ball. This can create a misunderstanding as to why the ball hooked or sliced. There are only five foundational variables that make a golf ball…