Dr. MacKenzie completed a PhD in Sports Biomechanics at the University of Saskatchewan, which focused on 3D forward dynamics simulation of the golf swing. He is currently a professor and track coach at St. Francis Xavier University. His research interests lie in the optimization of human movement with a strong emphasis on sport performance.  His research encompasses both optimal sport movement patterns as well as the most advantageous training techniques. He has conducted, presented, and published research on putting, shaft dynamics, 3D mechanics of the swing, shoe fitting, and the role of ground reaction forces in the golf swing. He has consulted for several entities in the golf industry including Ping, Footjoy, Boditrak, Kvest, and FlightScope as well as for several top instructors such as Mark Blackburn and Chris Como.