PGA Golf Professional
A Michigan native, Dan Hansen is Director of Instruction at Shadow Wood Golf Academy in Bonita Springs, Florida. A natural, with an engaging style and 30 years of teaching/coaching experience, he enjoys working with people. He began his high-volume teaching career at age 21 in the private country club environment. His innovative style drew much attention immediately and he was one of the first teachers to bring video training into his lessons. His career path has included positions as Assistant Professional, Head Professional and General Manager/Course Owner. These responsibilites did not keep him from his love for teaching and continued working with a large following of students. Dan is well read on the methods of the great teachers , both past and present, and has listened to them all speak at countless PGA teaching/coaching seminars over the years. His instructional education also was influenced while working personally with many of these noted instructors by taking lessons or working at their golf schools. This acquired knowledge and experience has given him a true understanding of cause and effect in the golf swing.

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