Dan Lock, PGA, is a fourth generation golf professional and founder of Lock Golf Academy in South Lyon, Michigan. With 17 years of professional teaching experience, Dan has built a reputation for helping golfers of all abilities develop sound fundamentals, improve consistency, and achieve measurable results.

A PGA Specialized Professional in Teaching & Coaching, Dan has received seven consecutive Michigan PGA Teaching Professional of the Year nominations, from 2020 through 2026. His commitment to player development and growing the game was further recognized when his Ladies Night FORE Golf program received the 2025 Michigan PGA Inclusion Grant Program of the Year award.

TrackMan Level 2, TPI Level 1, and ADM Certified, Dan combines traditional fundamentals, biomechanics, and modern performance technology with a personalized approach to instruction. His teaching philosophy emphasizes understanding the individual golfer, identifying the cause of a problem, and providing clear, practical solutions that translate to the golf course.

As founder of Lock Golf Performance Studio, Dan continues to expand opportunities for year round player development. His partnership with Makefield Golf reflects his belief that properly fitted equipment should complement each golfer's physical characteristics, putting stroke, and personal preferences.
Current Makefield of Choice

Makefield Fang, 34 inches, custom red finish, personally fitted with an adjustable tungsten and aluminum weighting configuration.

Website: https://www.lockgolfacademy.com/