Dan Hansen Golf Instruction

Dan Hansen Golf Instruction updated their address.

Dan Hansen Golf Instruction updated their address.

Dan Hansen Golf Instruction updated their website address.

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This is the biggest thing heads-up putting helps golfers improve

From the lesson green...

This is the biggest thing heads-up putting helps golfers improve If you want to improve your distance control, putting while looking at the hole is one of the best things you can do.

Want more swing speed? You need 1 (or more) of these 4 things

Technically speaking...

Want more swing speed? You need 1 (or more) of these 4 things In today's Play Smart, we're looking at a presentation from GOLF Top 100 Teacher Dr. Sasho Mackenzie on how to get more speed.

Shaft flex letters are ‘essentially irrelevant,’ according to an expert club fitter

The truth is...

Shaft flex letters are ‘essentially irrelevant,’ according to an expert club fitter These popular shaft flex denominations aren't as important as you think, according to an expert club fitter from True Spec Golf.

10 things every teacher wants their student to know

10 things every teacher wants their student to know GOLF Top 100 Teacher Kellie Stenzel is here to share some advice that'll help you be a better student, which will improve your game, too.

Dan Hansen Golf Instruction updated their address.

Dan Hansen Golf Instruction updated their address.

How much different are range balls than those fresh out of a premium $15 sleeve?

How much different are range balls than those fresh out of a premium $15 sleeve? Most range balls are designed to minimize cost and withstand years of abuse. But how different is their performance from high-end balls?

Are you standing over the golf ball too long? A new study has some answers

Yes...you are.

Are you standing over the golf ball too long? A new study has some answers In today's Play Smart, we're nerding out over the results of a new golf study from GOLF Top 100 Teacher Eric Alpenfels.

5 things golfers should never feel embarrassed about doing on the driving range

From the lesson tee...

5 things golfers should never feel embarrassed about doing on the driving range The driving range is a judgement-free zone, a place where golfers can learn to get better at this difficult game.

How fixing this flaw solved a golfer's dreaded 'chipping yips'

From the lesson tee...

How fixing this flaw solved a golfer's dreaded 'chipping yips' The chipping yips can be terrifying and impact golfers of all abilities. Here's how one golfer figured out a way past them.

Editor’s Picks: 11 high-lofted fairway woods that could change your game

Loft is KING...

Editor’s Picks: 11 high-lofted fairway woods that could change your game Replacing your long irons or hybrids with high-lofted fairway woods could change your game. Here are 11 options to get you started.

The 3 biggest differences between pro and amateur golfers at impact

The 3 biggest differences between pro and amateur golfers at impact I’ve spent most of the past week in Colorado, visiting the HQ of our partner GOLFTEC and nerding-out at their operation which, I must say, is very cool.GOLFTEC teaches more than a million lessons every year, and they collect data on every golfer …

This golf study reveals the most common misses for every handicap

From the lesson tee...

This golf study reveals the most common misses for every handicap It’s easy to tell a good player by looking at their good shots. There’s something about the sound of a purely-struck golf shot, and the way it flies through the air, that makes it hard to forget.But while it’s the good shots that stick with you, you …

Fan guide to the Ryder Cup in 2021

USA looks ready…

Fan guide to the Ryder Cup in 2021 When is the Ryder Cup being played in 2021? The 43rd Ryder Cup, which was scheduled to be played in September 2020, was postponed due to COVID-19.

Are you standing over the golf ball too long? A new study has some answers

From the lesson tee...a common golfer's disease

Are you standing over the golf ball too long? A new study has some answers In today's Play Smart, we're nerding out over the results of a new golf study from GOLF Top 100 Teacher Eric Alpenfels.

Golf Fitness Association of America – The GFAA Official Website

Learn about cause and effect of body fitness vs golf swing

Golf Fitness Association of America – The GFAA Official Website Golf Fitness Monthly e-Publication containing ideas on topics on Where to Start, Customer Engagement & Marketing, Fitness & Performance Centers, Program Design & Instruction, Retail Opportunities and more! Click here […]

How does your game stack up against the pros? Find out with these charts

Reality check...

How does your game stack up against the pros? Find out with these charts How do key performance stats vary for recreational golfers of every skill set? Well, has Arccos got numbers for you!

5 Things You Can Do To Stop Shanking

From the lesson tee...

5 Things You Can Do To Stop Shanking To avoid hitting the shanked shot off of the heel, we want to concentrate on your arms and the club not coming out so much, but more vertically in towards you. Bringing your hands — and therefore your clubhead — in towards your body is taking the heel of the club away from the ball. Likewise, ge...

The basics every golfer needs to know about golf shafts

The basics every golfer needs to know about golf shafts Golf shafts are some of the most important pieces of equipment in your golf bag. Our experts explain what you need to know.

15 real golfers reveal the biggest mistakes hurting their game

From the lesson tee...

15 real golfers reveal the biggest mistakes hurting their game Golf is a complicated game, but we're all in this together! Here are the 15 biggest golf mistakes according to you (and how to fix them).

How a metal yardstick can help improve your putting

How a metal yardstick can help improve your putting GOLF Top 100 Teacher Tina Tombs shares why a metal yardstick is one of her favorite teaching tools — and how it can improve your putting.

How this easy drill helped these 3 golfers eliminate their chicken wings

From the lesson tee...

How this easy drill helped these 3 golfers eliminate their chicken wings You likely have a chicken wing later in your swing because of faulty moves that happen earlier in your swing. Here's an easy solution.

Editor’s Picks: 11 high-lofted fairway woods that could change your game

Editor’s Picks: 11 high-lofted fairway woods that could change your game Replacing your long irons or hybrids with high-lofted fairway woods could change your game. Here are 11 options to get you started.

This at-home drill will improve your golf swing pivot - Dan Hansen Golf Instruction

From the lesson tee...

This at-home drill will improve your golf swing pivot - Dan Hansen Golf Instruction We all want more distance and better accuracy. Lots of golfers think you can only get that by beating balls at a driving range, but that’s not the case. The key is a good pivot — something you can improve your technique from home. That’s good news, because we’ve all spent a lot more time [.....

5 ways to get rid of the shanks - Dan Hansen Golf Instruction

From the lesson tee...

5 ways to get rid of the shanks - Dan Hansen Golf Instruction Shanks are a terrifying ailment. One swing everything is fine and dandy, and the next your ball is shooting at a 45-degree angle into the trees. The shanks are something that can happen to anyone, and at any time. The scariest cases come when you’re in the middle of your round. But how do you […...

When you can’t stop topping the ball, take a moment and do this... - Dan Hansen Golf Instruction

From the lesson tee...

When you can’t stop topping the ball, take a moment and do this... - Dan Hansen Golf Instruction Golf, in many ways, is a game of opposites. We hit the ball — and then the ground — to make it go up in the air. Unfortunately, most golfers do not grasp this concept. The idea of hitting down to get the ball to go up is a counterintuitive one, and goes against golfers’ instincts, […]

3 essential steps for preventing lower back injuries

3 essential steps for preventing lower back injuries Whether you're a pro or a weekend warrior, lower back injuries are common among golfers, but there are ways to prevent injury and stay on the course longer.

A Beginner's Golf Guide: What every new golfer should know when picking up the game

A Beginner's Golf Guide: What every new golfer should know when picking up the game

It's officially handicap-posting season: Here are 4 things to remember

It's officially handicap-posting season: Here are 4 things to remember Winter is finally over, and golf season is finally here. So, dust off the clubs, pull your polos out of storage and get ready for the months of golf ahead.

Why do most beginner golfers slice the ball? An expert explains

A common lesson tee topic...

Why do most beginner golfers slice the ball? An expert explains Wait, don’t tell us, your miss is a slice? Welcome to the club! Here’s why you’re not alone when it comes to golf’s most common swing flaw.

The Four Parts Of The Golf Swing - The Plane Truth

From the lesson tee...

The Four Parts Of The Golf Swing - The Plane Truth When we begin to look at and diagnose a golf swing, there are four main areas that we need to concern ourselves with: address, backswing, downswing & impact ...

Irons: Never Shank an Iron Again

Two types of shank...here is out-to-in swing path version. Too much in-to-out version: take opposite approach.

Irons: Never Shank an Iron Again Irons: Never Shank an Iron Again

Are you maximizing your backswing pivot? Here's an easy way to check

From the lesson tee...

Are you maximizing your backswing pivot? Here's an easy way to check Every golfer needs to pivot in their backswing, and understanding how your body naturally moves is the key to unlocking your potential for power.

Golf Is Not A Straight-Line Sport - The Plane Truth

From the lesson tee...

Golf Is Not A Straight-Line Sport - The Plane Truth There are still people who believe that golf is a straight-line game. For that to be the case, you would need to stand on your target line and play your shot...

Dan Hansen Golf Instruction

Dan Hansen Golf Instruction Offering world class golf instruction for over 40 years. Seasonal site locations in Ft Myers / Naples, Florida and Kalamazoo / Paw Paw, Michigan.

What Does It Mean To Come Over The Top? - The Plane Truth

From the lesson tee...

What Does It Mean To Come Over The Top? - The Plane Truth A lot of people are worried about coming "over the top," but there is some confusion about what constitutes that kind of swing.Coming over the top really mea...

How Your Impact Affects Trajectory - The Plane Truth

From the lesson tee...

How Your Impact Affects Trajectory - The Plane Truth Are you launching the ball too high or too low, missing your desired “window”? You can boil it down to one of four swing flaws. Chris O’Connell explains how ...

The Difference Between A Wide Vs. Narrow Bottom

Diagnosing the bottom of your swing: Being an "Impact-Based" instructor, this is a common discussion on my lesson tee.

The Difference Between A Wide Vs. Narrow Bottom Using a hula hoop, you can visualize the different types of bottom contact that are common among most golfers. A normal bottom of the swing looks like an unaltered hula hoop, while a wide or shallow bottom of the swing looks like a hula hoop that's been pressed into the ground. Conversely, a narrow

Home - Bears Paw Country Club

Another new winter season DHGI location...members only though.
We continue to offer our services to our previous clients - on a limited basis - at the Alico Family Golf facility in FT Myers.

Home - Bears Paw Country Club Bear’s Paw Country Club will maintain a standard of excellence through continuous improvement of our Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course, Grounds, Facilities, and Services providing Value and Enjoyment for Current and Future Members.