What most golfers know, but don’t really understand, is that a 300 yard drive straight down the middle is worth the exact same amount as a 6 inch putt. The difference is, if you miss the putt, you’re going to have to hit it again AFTER you put yourself in great position off the tee. […]
There are three main causes of “Fat” and “Thin” shots: Changes in the Radius, Off Plane Motion, and Ball Location. Changing the Radius in the golf swing can, and usually does, change the delivery angle, or angle of descent, into the golf ball. The radius can be changed by bending the left wrist, the left […]
How to Learn Impact Alignments in Golf When you are striking the golf ball you can be in all of the “correct” positions and still miss the golf ball! BUT if you have proper Impact alignments then you can miss these “positions” and still hit it great. Just take a look at all of the […]
Should you putt it? Should you chip it? How about both…the Putting Chip! The late Paul Runyan, was one of the greatest short game wizards in golf history; and one of the greatest gentlemen the game has ever known. ‘Little Poison’ as he was called, taught a method called “The Putting Chip” whereby, when your […]
What to Expect When You Sign Up for Dan Hansen Golf Lessons… Many of you out there have been curious about, or even had an interest in taking lessons. But you have also had some trepidation because you don’t know what to expect. Maybe you have been influenced by others who have had a bad […]
A “timely” fix to the dreaded slice… Most players who slice only have a vague idea of why they do so. Some think it’s due to their swing path or their release, and some even blame their equipment. The angle of the clubface is an element they often overlook. However, the simple fact is that […]
“Fitted through Instruction”…Coutour Fitted Putters.This video is presented by Coutour owner, Top 50 instructor, and my friend Todd Sones. He demonstrates the basic core philosophy of our putter fittings setup.
Guest writer: Chris Ownbey…The majority of golfers have been discouraged for years because they keep slicing the golf ball. Initially looked at, the flaw looks mechanical; but if you look a little deeper, you’ll see it’s much, much more, and there is a way to correct the slice problem. Given us has a good grip, […]
Guest writer: Rick Sessinghaus…Pressure is defined as a “force that pushes or urges”. From a mental standpoint pressure is usually perceived as a negative force that affects thoughts and behavior. I have heard many elite athletes explain that pressure is self-inflicted. What is pressure for one athlete is not for another. There are methods to […]
Guest writer: Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Larry Foster… In an optimum golf warmup routine, stretching follows a quick aerobic “sweat breaker” and precedes progressive swinging (making practice or driving range swings with shorter clubs first, working your way up to woods). I prefer a “head-to-toe” approach to stretching, because it provides a way for me to […]
