
About the coach
Hi, I’m Dan McCracken—a PGA Teaching Professional and Director of Instruction at Five Iron Golf NYC. I’ve been lucky to work with players of all levels, from total beginners to competitive golfers, and my main goal is to help you get better and enjoy the process. With a background in Professional Golf Management from Penn State and experience at top-tier clubs like Philadelphia Cricket Club and Congressional CC, I bring both tour-level insight and a laid-back, results-driven approach to every lesson.
My coaching philosophy is rooted in building efficient, repeatable swings through a clear understanding of each player’s unique mechanics and tendencies.
One area I’m especially passionate about is helping players gain speed and distance. I’ve gone deep into the training myself—hitting 143.3 mph club head speed and 204.4 mph ball speed—and I enjoy helping others safely add speed in a way that fits their swing and goals.
If you’re looking to improve your swing mechanics, increase your speed, or simply become a more confident and consistent golfer, I’d be excited to work with you.
If you’d like to learn more about my style and see whether we’d be a good fit, shoot me a message and we can schedule a free consultation call.
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Reviews
Based on 113 ratings
Overall rating
Just when you think youve reached the pinnacle with Dan McCracken this golfing genius unleashes yet another atomic theory to revolutionize his students learning journey. Dan invites you into his life and hole with no holds barred candor and honesty, but shines bright as the gleaming sun on a crystal clear day with freshly minted thinking that encapsulates everything hes taught you. Hes an evolution a tsunami of wisdom that gains momentum and becomes more powerful and stronger with time. Best investment in myself I ever made with this game we love has been Dan, Coach of the Century.

John Byrne
September 23, 2025 • Online
Unabashedly honest yet supportive at the same time Dan McCracken symbolizes all that is good about the game in his sincerity, and efforts. He works as hard as anyone you will ever encounter. A star that shines bright no matter how gloomy golf can sometimes be.

John Byrne
September 23, 2025 • Online
Dan is a man who neglects nothing. He will watch every last rep, no matter how mundane and pedestrian it may be. He even conjures up enthusiasm when faced with graceless, uninspired golfers like me, ha! I am quite fond of this superior individual.

John Byrne
September 23, 2025 • Online
Dan McCracken is a consummate coach and instructor. He works around the clock for his students. In fact, he's so dedicated to his students that the instructional leader of a leading national golf brand actually makes time to analyze, reply, and demonstrate all while managing that considerable workload. And he does it all oh so well too.

John Byrne
September 21, 2025 • Online
No matter the situation, Dan comes through with flying colors. Its no wonder why hes in such high demand!

John Byrne
September 20, 2025 • Online
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