Boston College Men's Golf

Kayser has built the Boston College Golf Teams into dominant programs in the Northeast. Kayser was named the Head Coach in 2012, after 4 years as the assistant coach while he was employed as the Head Golf Professional at Belmont Country Club. Since taking the reins, Kayser has tasked himself to recruit the best and brightest players from New England and around the country. In his first year coaching at Boston College, Kayser lead the womens team to an impressive win at the 2008 Rutgers Invitational. He followed with a victory at the 2009 and 2011 Rutgers events, while also leading the womens team to a 9-shot victory at the 2010 Dartmouth Intercollegiate. He assisted junior Stephanie Hu in capturing the individual title in a sudden-death playoff. In 2012-13, Kayser coached Isabel Southard to an individual selection for NCAA Regionals. He also coached freshman Katia Joo (2011-12) to the All-ACC Team, the second player in Boston College history to receive that honor. Kayser led the mens team to a 9-shot victory at the 2010 ECAC Mens Golf Championship, the teams fist win in 6 years. At that championship, he assisted sophomore Luke Feehan in claiming low medalist honors with a 2-day total of 4-under par. In 2014, Kayser lead the Eagles to victory at the CCSU Blue Devils Fall Invitational, with junior Nick Pandelena taking the individual title in a play-off victory over teammate Connor Greenleaf. Kayser coached sophomore Andy Mai in 2013 and junior Nick Pandelena in 2015 to Ping All-Region (Northeast) Team honors. Also in 2015, senior John Jackopsic, junior Nick Pandelena, and freshman Patrick Hallisey were named to the All-New England Team. Hallisey was also selected as the New England Rookie of the Year that same year. With the Boston College motto Ever to Excel always in mind, Kayser strives to insure his student-athletes achieve success on the golf course as well as in the classroom. Each year, numerous Boston College golfers receive Atlantic Coast Conference Academic Honor Roll recognition for outstanding academic achievement. In addition, numerous players have been named to the All-ACC Academic Team, exemplifying outstanding achievement academically and athletically. Recipients include: Katia Joo (4 times), Cristina McQuiston (2 times), Kyle McCartan (2 times), John Jackopsic (4 times).  In 2014, Kayser created the BC Golf Mentorship Program to assist the student-athletes of the golf teams with interviewing, internship, career, and networking opportunities. Kayser is a PGA of America Master Professional of Instruction, one of 3 in New England and one of only 37 PGA Professionals out of 28,000 to successfully complete Specialty Certification in Instruction; Kayser was elected to PGA membership in 1998 and has held the Master Professional distinction since 2005. Kayser is one of 32 PGA Professionals (one of 12 in the last 20 years) to be selected nationally to the PGA of Americas Professional Golf Management Faculty, where he provides world-class training for aspiring golf professionals through skill-based education programs (since 2005).  Some of Kaysers achievements are: o    Golf Digest Best Teachers in Massachusetts (As Ranked by Peers), 2011 to Present o    Massachusetts Golfer Top 10 Golf Instructor in Massachusetts, 2011 to Present o    New England PGA Teacher of the Year, 2010 o    New England Eastern Massachusetts Chapter Teacher of the Year, 2010 o    US Kids Golf National Top 50 Kids Teacher, 2008 o    US Kids Golf National Honorable Mention Top Kids Teacher, 2007 & 2009 Kayser has held golf professional positions throughout the United States: o    Head Golf Professional at Belmont Country Club in Belmont, Massachusetts  o    Head Golf Professional at the Roaring Fork Club in Aspen, Colorado o    Head Golf Professional (while working for Golden Bear Club Services, Jack Nicklaus facility management company) at Pasadera Country Club in Monterey, California o    First Assistant Golf Professional at Muirfield Village Golf Club (home of Jack Nicklaus and the PGA Tour event, the Memorial Tournament) in Dublin, Ohio o    First Assistant Golf Professional at the Tarratine Club in Dark Harbor, Maine o    First Assistant Golf Professional at Oronoque Country Club in Stratford, Connecticut o    Golf Professional at Burning Tree Country Club in Greenwich, Connecticut; The Lost Tree Club in North Palm Beach, Florida; and Palm Beach Polo and Country Club in Wellington, Florida Kayser has trained and mentored under some of the most prominent professionals in the golf and coaching industries, from swing instructors and fitness professionals to sports psychologists, including Adam Schriber, former Lead Instructor with David Leadbetter and Director of Western United States Operations for the David Leadbetter Golf Academies; Mark Verstegen, creator of Athletes Performance; Rob Mottram, a registered physical therapist and staff member of the Titleist Performance Institute, and former director of the PGA Tours traveling fitness center program; Jeff Troesch, former Director of Mental Training for the David Leadbetter Golf Academies and Bolletieri Tennis Academy; Mike Hebron, the 1991 National PGA Teacher of the year and author of numerous books on golf instruction and conceptual learning; and Jimmy Ballard, instructor to Curtis Strange (during his back-to-back US Open victories), Hal Sutton, and Rocco Mediate. Some other of Kaysers accomplishments are: o    PGA Presidents Plaque Award Recipient, In recognition of distinguished achievement of professional development programs, Colorado PGA, 2001 to 2002 o    2-Time Colorado PGA West Merchandiser of the Year, 2001 & 2002 o    Recognized as one of Americas Top Golf Instructors by the Consumers Research Council of America, 2001 o    Golf Shop Operations Top 100 Golf Shop Award Recipient, Muirfield Village Golf Club, 1998 Kayser is a member of the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA), Womens Golf Coaches Association (WGCA), an advisory staff member to iClub (3-dimensional biomechanical analysis company), and a Titleist and Mizuno Certified Professional Club Fitter. Kayser is a former member of the New England PGA Education Committee and Membership Council. He also has been a member of the PGA Presidents Council since 2003. He currently sits on the WGCA Stats Committee. Kayser resides in Newton, Massachusetts with his daughter, Mikayla, and son, Jack. 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Kayser was named the Head Coach in 2012, after 4 years as the assistant coach while he was employed as the Head Golf Professional at Belmont Country Club. Since taking the reins, Kayser has tasked himself to recruit the best and brightest players from New England and around the country. In his first year coaching at Boston College, Kayser lead the womens team to an impressive win at the 2008 Rutgers Invitational. He followed with a victory at the 2009 and 2011 Rutgers events, while also leading the womens team to a 9-shot victory at the 2010 Dartmouth Intercollegiate. He assisted junior Stephanie Hu in capturing the individual title in a sudden-death playoff. In 2012-13, Kayser coached Isabel Southard to an individual selection for NCAA Regionals. He also coached freshman Katia Joo (2011-12) to the All-ACC Team, the second player in Boston College history to receive that honor. Kayser led the mens team to a 9-shot victory at the 2010 ECAC Mens Golf Championship, the teams fist win in 6 years. At that championship, he assisted sophomore Luke Feehan in claiming low medalist honors with a 2-day total of 4-under par. In 2014, Kayser lead the Eagles to victory at the CCSU Blue Devils Fall Invitational, with junior Nick Pandelena taking the individual title in a play-off victory over teammate Connor Greenleaf. Kayser coached sophomore Andy Mai in 2013 and junior Nick Pandelena in 2015 to Ping All-Region (Northeast) Team honors. Also in 2015, senior John Jackopsic, junior Nick Pandelena, and freshman Patrick Hallisey were named to the All-New England Team. Hallisey was also selected as the New England Rookie of the Year that same year. With the Boston College motto Ever to Excel always in mind, Kayser strives to insure his student-athletes achieve success on the golf course as well as in the classroom. Each year, numerous Boston College golfers receive Atlantic Coast Conference Academic Honor Roll recognition for outstanding academic achievement. In addition, numerous players have been named to the All-ACC Academic Team, exemplifying outstanding achievement academically and athletically. Recipients include: Katia Joo (4 times), Cristina McQuiston (2 times), Kyle McCartan (2 times), John Jackopsic (4 times).  In 2014, Kayser created the BC Golf Mentorship Program to assist the student-athletes of the golf teams with interviewing, internship, career, and networking opportunities. Kayser is a PGA of America Master Professional of Instruction, one of 3 in New England and one of only 37 PGA Professionals out of 28,000 to successfully complete Specialty Certification in Instruction; Kayser was elected to PGA membership in 1998 and has held the Master Professional distinction since 2005. Kayser is one of 32 PGA Professionals (one of 12 in the last 20 years) to be selected nationally to the PGA of Americas Professional Golf Management Faculty, where he provides world-class training for aspiring golf professionals through skill-based education programs (since 2005).  Some of Kaysers achievements are: o    Golf Digest Best Teachers in Massachusetts (As Ranked by Peers), 2011 to Present o    Massachusetts Golfer Top 10 Golf Instructor in Massachusetts, 2011 to Present o    New England PGA Teacher of the Year, 2010 o    New England Eastern Massachusetts Chapter Teacher of the Year, 2010 o    US Kids Golf National Top 50 Kids Teacher, 2008 o    US Kids Golf National Honorable Mention Top Kids Teacher, 2007 & 2009 Kayser has held golf professional positions throughout the United States: o    Head Golf Professional at Belmont Country Club in Belmont, Massachusetts  o    Head Golf Professional at the Roaring Fork Club in Aspen, Colorado o    Head Golf Professional (while working for Golden Bear Club Services, Jack Nicklaus facility management company) at Pasadera Country Club in Monterey, California o    First Assistant Golf Professional at Muirfield Village Golf Club (home of Jack Nicklaus and the PGA Tour event, the Memorial Tournament) in Dublin, Ohio o    First Assistant Golf Professional at the Tarratine Club in Dark Harbor, Maine o    First Assistant Golf Professional at Oronoque Country Club in Stratford, Connecticut o    Golf Professional at Burning Tree Country Club in Greenwich, Connecticut; The Lost Tree Club in North Palm Beach, Florida; and Palm Beach Polo and Country Club in Wellington, Florida Kayser has trained and mentored under some of the most prominent professionals in the golf and coaching industries, from swing instructors and fitness professionals to sports psychologists, including Adam Schriber, former Lead Instructor with David Leadbetter and Director of Western United States Operations for the David Leadbetter Golf Academies; Mark Verstegen, creator of Athletes Performance; Rob Mottram, a registered physical therapist and staff member of the Titleist Performance Institute, and former director of the PGA Tours traveling fitness center program; Jeff Troesch, former Director of Mental Training for the David Leadbetter Golf Academies and Bolletieri Tennis Academy; Mike Hebron, the 1991 National PGA Teacher of the year and author of numerous books on golf instruction and conceptual learning; and Jimmy Ballard, instructor to Curtis Strange (during his back-to-back US Open victories), Hal Sutton, and Rocco Mediate. Some other of Kaysers accomplishments are: o    PGA Presidents Plaque Award Recipient, In recognition of distinguished achievement of professional development programs, Colorado PGA, 2001 to 2002 o    2-Time Colorado PGA West Merchandiser of the Year, 2001 & 2002 o    Recognized as one of Americas Top Golf Instructors by the Consumers Research Council of America, 2001 o    Golf Shop Operations Top 100 Golf Shop Award Recipient, Muirfield Village Golf Club, 1998 Kayser is a member of the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA), Womens Golf Coaches Association (WGCA), an advisory staff member to iClub (3-dimensional biomechanical analysis company), and a Titleist and Mizuno Certified Professional Club Fitter. Kayser is a former member of the New England PGA Education Committee and Membership Council. He also has been a member of the PGA Presidents Council since 2003. He currently sits on the WGCA Stats Committee. Kayser resides in Newton, Massachusetts with his daughter, Mikayla, and son, Jack.