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. […]
As most players already know, a sound short game can be the difference between a really poor round and an average round. It can always cover up a poor ball striking day by allowing you to save par from tough positions. Execution is key, but you must have a strategy in place that will help […]
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 […]
Many amateur golfers don’t seem to realize the importance of having golf clubs that are properly fitted to their game. One important piece of the fitting process is getting the right shaft to match your swing. So let’s talk about the flex of a golf club shaft. The flex of a golf club basically refers […]
Meaning of “Known or Virtually Certain” The PGA Tour is getting ready to head to Pebble Beach. This is a great time to remind everyone of the sometimes confusing “ball in hazard” rule. Let’s take a closer look at determining if your ball is even in a water hazard or not. When a ball has […]
Do not let anyone lead you to believe that not having properly fit golf clubs is fine. It is extremely important to make sure your equipment is right for your body type and swing style. One of the important items with clubfitting is the “Lie Angle” of the club. This, in essence, is how the […]
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 […]
