A PGA of America Master Professional in Teaching and Coaching, Brad Clayton has been a trusted guide to players of all levels for over 39 years. He offers in person instruction in Durham, North Carolina, will travel to you, and also online instruction through V1 GOLF.

His in-person Programs are in the following link
https://puzzleduckgolf.com/golf-lessons/ and his online programs are listed below.

Coaching You Can Trust

Brad….
….started playing golf in 1974….
….turned professional in 1987….
….became a PGA of America Member in 1992….
….played professionally in Florida, California, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Austria….
….entered PGA Qualifying Schools in Canada, England, and Spain….
….has been a full time Teaching Professional since 1994…Those who qualify….Play
....Those that don’t and truly love and cherish the game….Well…..They teach, instruct, coach, etc…
….has taught in North and South Carolina, Florida, Virginia, Germany, and Austria….
….designed, constructed, and managed his Teaching and Practice Facility The Golf Zone 1999 to 2018….
….became PGA of America Specialty Certified in Teaching and Coaching in 2001….
….became a PGA of America Master Professional in Teaching and Coaching in 2004….
….was the Carolinas Section PGA Teacher of the Year in 2008….
….was the Carolinas Section PGA Player Development Award Recipient in 2015….
….was the National PGA of America Deacon Palmer Award Recipient in 2015….
….was the Carolinas Section PGA Patriot Award Recipient in 2020….
….served on the Carolinas Section PGA Teaching and Coaching Committee from 2014 to 2022….
….has been on the Golf Digest “Best Teachers in State” list several times….
….published his book Brad Clayton’s PuzzleDuck Golf in 2012….
….has been posting monthly golf and life “Thoughts of the Month” on YouTube since 2011….
….is followable on Instagram and YouTube….Brad Clayton’s PuzzleDuck Golf….

Through his programs...

Brad will help you migrate from confusion, frustration, and inconsistency to a more efficient, effective, and simplified overall swing and game….He will help you tighten up your shot patterns, understand the why’s” of your bad shots, and the “what to do’s” to make them better….Simplifying your swing and game as a whole, will calm your mind, create confidence, and help you manage the ups and downs EVERY player experiences throughout any, if not every round of golf….

The PuzzleDuck

With Brad Clayton’s PuzzleDuck Golf, becoming the best and most consistent player you can, comes from understanding what you should be doing, so you can self-diagnose and adjust with confidence when your golf shots and game are less than desirable….

So….What the heck is PuzzleDuck Golf?

The Puzzle in The PuzzleDuck, represents the knowing and understanding that MANY pieces create the whole of the puzzle/game we call golf….The more pieces of that puzzle you put together, the clearer the
puzzle becomes….

The Duck in The PuzzleDuck represents the process/migration needed to add more pieces to your puzzle….There is no “magic” pixie dust to make your puzzle complete….It takes understanding of what to do and the using of puzzle pieces that fit, consistent time and application, patience with the process, and a desire to complete a puzzle that is incompletable….

There are four main PuzzleDuck Golf Concepts….
Each consists of four main pieces that complete the concept….

PuzzleDuck Golf Concept One / Swing Mechanics or Technique
1} Set up 2} Load 3} Push 4} Release
In Brad’s opinion, golf swings have been over complicated for years. With The PuzzleDuck, you will simplify your thoughts, from a chip to your driver, to these four core pieces of this PuzzleDuck. There are obviously many more pieces and motions in any given golf swing that affect the efficiency of that golf swing; so many, that your head will swim with the possibilities….That being said….Brad will simplify your thoughts to these four areas….

PuzzleDuck Golf Concept Two / Self Awareness
1} Decisions 2} Commitment 3} Focus 4} Emotions
Once you understand, apply, and consistently monitor PuzzleDuck Concept One, golf swings do not really change swing to swing, hole to hole, or even day to day. What does change however, is energy, your emotions, decisions, commitment, focus, rhythm, timing, and pace; all of which are related and influencing one another….Being able to recognize and manage this PuzzleDuck is crucial for consistency
and playing your best….

PuzzleDuck Golf Concept Three / Physical Ability
1} Pain restrictions, 2} Flexibility/Range of motion, 3} Energy in both effort and stamina, 4} Strength

Every golfer’s body is unique….Physical ability impacts your “range” of motion, but not the “mechanics” of an effective golf swing….Your current physical ability will determine the length, speed, and strength of swing YOU are capable of making before breakdowns in the efficiency of your swing occur….Knowing and acknowledging the parameters of YOUR physical ability will help you maintain an efficient swing, support long-term performance, and create consistency….If you are not satisfied with what these parameters allow you, you have one of two choices…. 1} Get motivated and improve all areas possible to increase the horsepower of your motor….or….2} Accept where you are, fine tune your short game, and make better in round decisions….

PuzzleDuck Golf Concept Four / Equipment
1} Shaft flex, 2} Shaft length, 3} Grip size, 4} Technology

Clubs that have the proper length, grip size, shaft flex, and are somewhat current 

Technology can certainly help you and are strongly encouraged. That being said, positive results ultimately boil down to
your ability to tell the clubs what to do. They will not swing on their own and will only do what they are told. If you tell your clubs to do good things, the ball will react in kind. As fun as new clubs can be, you cannot “buy” a better score with new ones. Invest your time and money in learning how to use what you have first, then get fit for clubs, should you need to.

Please carefully read the “Points to Note” below….

Four Sessions of your choice {excluding full swing} from the Menu
> $200 {$200 Commitment reward}

Four Week Full Swing Program
> One full swing analysis per week for four weeks….
> $200 {$200 commitment reward}

Six Week Program
> Minimum four sessions dedicated to full swing + 2 additional menu options {they can be the same}….
> $270 {$330 commitment reward}

Eight Week Program
> Minimum four sessions dedicated to full swing + 4 additional menu options {they can be the same}….
> $320 {$480 commitment reward}

Monthly Maintenance Program
> Available “after” completion of a Four, Six, or Eight Week Program and covering only the contents of the Program completed….
> Once a week reinforcement session for four weeks….
> $100 per month

One Analysis of any Menu Option listed below
> $100

Menu Options
1> Full Swing {any club}
2> Putting
3> ChiPitching
4> Greenside Bunkers
5> Fairway bunkers
6> Sloped lies
7> Pre-shot routine
8> Choosing targets
9> Energy and how it affects your game
10> Create your own

Points To Note:
1> Responses from Brad are generally within 24 hours….
2> Please be as thorough as possible filling out the “Student Information” sheet….
3> Brad asks for a minimum of 15 focused minutes of practice per day, without golf balls….You are encouraged to do more and visit a range as much as you like….
4> Remember The PuzzleDuck Golf description….It applies to all….
5> In addition to the voice over analysis, where applicable, links to videos corresponding with the adjustments and feelings Brad is suggesting you make will be included….
6> During the Program, message with Brad through the V1 GOLF app with questions….
7> When a Program begins, the sessions are to be done in “consecutive” weeks…. Brad encourages you to be consistent with the general day you send in a video, so you have a full week to implement the adjustments he suggests….
8> If you would like to request a call to discuss your game over the phone, please do so by messaging Brad through the V1 GOLF app or emailing Brad at {Brad@PuzzleDuckGolf.com}….

Sign up now and start your Migration today….

1. Complete your Student Information sheet -> here

2. Accept Brad's invite in the free V1 GOLF app

3. Send two videos following these guidelines please….
> Send one video parallel to the target line and “down your hand line”….
> Send one video face on in front of your belt buckle at a 90 degree angle to your “target” line….
> Please do a test video and include the full radius of your swing without extra background….
> Following these guidelines will help you see what Brad sees clearer…