
About the coach
Hi, I’m Dan McCracken—a PGA Teaching Professional and National Director of Instruction at Five Iron Golf. 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.
Specialities
Reviews
Based on 224 ratings
Overall rating
Reletlessly dedicated to his students.

John Byrne
June 27, 2026 • Online
Dan McCracken is not the type of golf coach who is afraid to speak candidly, with force, and self-confidence. Dan knows. What separates him from others, IMHO, is his arguments speak to your psyche in…

John Byrne
June 26, 2026 • Online
Dan McCracken's heartfelt video 'lessons' and 'coaching' belong in some kind of archive that all golfers can, and should see. You will not meet a more caring, hard-working, dedicated, and thoughtful g…

John Byrne
June 26, 2026 • Online
Absolutely spot on!!!

Ethan Danish
June 20, 2026 • Live
Dan McCracken is tasked with meeting the demanding expectations of so many. And, among those many, he must manage the drift they present to him with each and every upload. He is up to the challenge, a…

John Byrne
June 18, 2026 • Online
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