Brad Golden is a golf expert with a rich background in both amateur and professional golf. He has received training from renowned instructors, including Hank Haney. Brad’s passion for golf started early in his life, as he participated in junior events and achieved success. During his time at Westmoore High School in Moore, Oklahoma, he excelled as the number one player on the Men’s golf team.
After graduating from high school, Brad pursued his education at Wichita State University, where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management. During his college years, he achieved significant golf accomplishments, including winning All-Conference honors three years in a row and becoming the 1998 Oklahoma State Stroke Play Champion. He also participated in prestigious amateur events such as the U.S. Amateur in 1999 at Pebble Beach, as well as the Southern Amateur and Western Amateur.
Following his college career, Brad transitioned into professional golf and even made it to the PGA Tour qualifying final stage in 2008 at PGA West, where he earned his Nationwide Tour card. In 2009, he achieved a remarkable milestone by shooting his lowest round of 58 while on the Nationwide Tour.
Throughout his career, Brad has shared his expertise with numerous students, ranging from beginners to seasoned professionals. He has developed a simple teaching method based on joint movements that caters to players of all skill levels, helping them improve their understanding of their golf swing.
Brad’s commitment to improving his own game remains unwavering, and he continually tests his swing methods in tournaments to evaluate their effectiveness under pressure. His extensive playing experience also equips him with a deep understanding of the mental aspects of golf, which he applies to all aspects of the game. Brad’s ultimate goal is to make a return to playing on the PGA Tour.
Player Profile:
- Name: Brad Golden
- Age: 41
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management from Wichita State University
Turned Pro: June 2001
Notable Achievements:
- Lowest competition round as an Amateur: 63 at the Oregon State University Northwest Collegiate Classic
- Lowest competition round as a Professional: 64 at the Oklahoma Open 2005 (Oak Tree East Course) and Baton Rouge Open on the Tight Lies Tour.
- Lowest round ever: 58 at Belmar Golf Club on June 5, 2009
Playing Accomplishments by Year:
1998
- Oklahoma State Men’s Stroke Play Champion
- All-Conference Missouri Valley
1999
- U.S. Amateur Contestant
- All-Conference Missouri Valley
2000
- Missouri Valley Champion
- All-Conference Missouri Valley
- 2nd Northwest Collegiate Classic
- 3rd Ron Smith Invitational
- 4th Henry Griffitts Baylor Invitational
- 4th Moe O’Brien Memorial Invitational
- Qualified to 2nd stage of U.S Open qualifying
2001
- 2nd Tight lies Tour Austin Open (set new course record)
- Finished 56th of 130 on Tight Lies Tour money list playing four events
- Finished top 30 in Nevada Open
- Finished top 25 in Nebraska Open
2002
- Finished 6th at 1st stage of PGA Tour Qualifying tournament.
- Led through 2 rounds of 2nd stage before missing finals by one shot.
- 15th at Tight Lies Tour Victoria Open.
- 9th at Jackson, MS Tight Lies Tour
- 7th at Baton Rouge, LA Tight Lies Tour
- 6th Rapid City Open
- 8th at Tight Lies Tour Longview Open
2003
- 22nd at Tight Lies Tour Victoria Open.
- 11th at Tight lies Tour Longview Open
- 28th at Tight Lies Tour Edmond Open at Rose Creek
- Competed in PGA Tour Qualifying Tournament
2005
- Finished 3rd in Oklahoma Open
- 9th Garland Open Tight Lies Tour
- 12th Firewheel Classic Tight Lies Tour
- Competed in PGA Tour Qualifying Tournament
2008
- 1st US Open local qualifying with round of 65
- Advanced through 4 stages of PGA Tour Qualifying to obtain Nationwide status
2009
- 2nd Hillcrest Desert Classic on Gateway tour
- Played 6 Nationwide tour events
- Finished near the top of Gateway Tour winter series money list.
2020
- Planned full time playing (COVID-19 adjusted).
- T14 Unbridled event in Kentucky -4 for 3 rounds
- T4 Pros for Pros event La Cantera Palmer course -4 for 3 rounds
- Lost in playoff at Springfield KFT Monday qualifier -7 65
- Advanced through Safeway Pre Q -3 69
- -2 in Safeway Monday Q
- Advanced through Houston open Pre Q -3 69
- 74 in Houston Open Qualifier
- -1 71 in RSM Pre Qualifier failed to qualify
- 1st Fairway tour event Flower Mound, TX 66
- T37 Oklahoma Open 71,68,70
- T44 at Scottsdale Open 69,69,71
2021
- Waste management prequalifying 69 (68 qualified)
- Honda Classic prequalifying 73 (71 qualified)
Brad Golden’s journey in golf is a testament to his dedication, skills, and passion for the sport, with his sights set on returning to the highest level of professional golf.