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Six Benefits of a Golf Management Degree 

Eager to reach the apex of your career in golf? Do you aspire to run your own golf course or even compete as a PGA professional? No matter where you envision yourself, a golf management degree can help build the career-ready skills needed to explore any number of golf career opportunities.  Over the years, golf…

The Impact of Legalized Sports Betting on the Golf Industry and the PGA Tour

By Brian Hughes, Keiser University College of Golf Program Director and PGA Master Professional The legalization of sports betting in the United States has transformed the landscape of American sports. Thanks largely to online betting apps and heavy promotion by multiple professional organizations, this once largely illicit activity has become a mainstream part of the…

Advanced Techniques for Coaching Elite Golfers

By Brian Hughe, Keiser University College of Golf Program Director and PGA Master Professional Advanced Techniques for Coaching Elite Golfers Through hard work, frequent practice, regular play, and an overall dedication to improvement, your game has steadily improved over the years. However, it seems like getting over that last hurdle and scoring lower consistently continues…

The Importance of Feedback in Golf Instruction

By Brian Hughes, Keiser University College of Golf Program Director and PGA Master Professional A common misconception for golfers is the idea that if you take a golf lesson, the golf professional can “fix” you. If only it were that easy! Apparently, the assumption is that with just a few tweaks, the player can improve…

College of Golf December 2024 Events

Keiser University College of Golf PGA Merchandise Show Alumni Event – Sign Up! Keiser University’s Golf PGA Merchandise Show Alumni Event is Almost Here! The Reunion is in conjunction with the PGA Merchandise Show, January 21 – 24, 2025 and aims to gather Keiser College of Golf alumni, faculty, and supporters to enjoy a day…

College of Golf November 2024 Events

Keiser University College of Golf PGA Merchandise Show Alumni Event   DATE: Wednesday, January 22, 2025  TIME: 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.  LOCATION: Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL   (held in conjunction with the annual PGA Merchandise Show, January 21 – 24, 2025)                           EVENT DETAILS:  Alumni of Keiser University College of Golf gather to celebrate 15…

A Good Rehearsal Swing Boosts Your Golf Game

  by Dr. T.J. Tomasi A Legacy Post by Keiser University College of Golf Senior Faculty and Director of Research (1940-2023) Tiger Woods knows how important it is to make a perfect practice swing: ‘Practice swings,’ he says, ‘help reinforce my swing keys and promote good swing thoughts. Rehearsal swings have helped me with one…

The Role of Caddies in Professional Golf

By Donna White, Keiser University College of Golf Professor, PGA and LPGA Member and Winner of Three LPGA Tour Events What is a Golf Caddie? Women’s and men’s professional golf tours require players to have a golf caddie. Oxford defines a caddie as ‘a person who carries a golfer’s clubs and provides other assistance in…

Strategies for Different Playing Conditions

By Brian Hughes, Keiser University College of Golf Program Director and PGA Master Professional One of the many challenges we have in playing golf is that the conditions we are playing in are constantly changing. From day to day and course to course, changing slopes, turf conditions, grass heights, temperature, wind, rain, and (the worst…

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…