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Brad Redding is one of Golf Magazine’s Top 100 Teachers in America with over 20 years of experience teaching the game of golf.

As a six-time Tennessee PGA Teacher of the Year named one of South Carolina’s Top Teachers by Golf Digest, Brad has a unique and extraordinary knowledge of the golf swing and the game. He communicates this effectively to all levels of the players and demonstrates an unfailing dedication and enthusiasm while helping his students improve their ability and enjoyment of the game.

Brad’s keen eye for faults and his ability to prescribe clear solutions allow his to correct the immediate causes of his students’ problems. His mission lies in helping his students become their own best teachers by achieving their short-term goals with an eye to producing long-term results.

As a Golf Channel “Golf Academy Live” instructor and contributor to Golf Magazine, Sports Illustrated, Golf Digest, PGA Magazine and USA Today, Brad has worked with players of all abilities from beginners to PGA Tour players. With his trademark “Plane Truth” philosophy, Brad draws golfers from across the United States and abroad.

Brad is the director of instruction at Grande Dunes Golf Club and Academy in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. He offers half, one, two, and three day schools, corporate programs, junior camps, and private lessons.

Brad Redding Highlights

PGA Master Professional in Teaching

Golf Magazine Top 100 Teachers in American since 2001

6-time Tennessee PGA Teacher of the Year

Named one of the Top Teachers in South Carolina by Golf Digest

Contributor to Golf Magazine, Sports Illustrated, Golf Digest, and PGA Magazine

Faculty member and mentor for PGA Master Professional Program

Member of the Titleist Leadership Advisory Staff

Has worked with PGA, LPGA, Nationwide and Hooters Tour Players

Teaching Philosophy

To quote the great Ben Hogan, “Don’t simply tell a player what he is doing wrong—that’s not much help. You must explain to him what he ought to be doing, why it is correct and the results it produces and work like the blazes to get it across so they really understand what you are talking about.” We approach all our lessons, clinics and schools with this enthusiasm and dedication.

The goal is to clearly demonstrate how the swing plane is the most important aspect of any swing. The swing plane determines where the ball goes, how much ground you hit, and on what part of the clubface the ball hits. What you do with your body are the fundamentals that allow you to swing the club “On Plane.” This simple approach promotes a swing that results in more solid ball contact and increased distance without overloading the student’s mind with swing theory and myths. Detailed evaluation of the student’s game allows instructors to improve the part that suffers the most. All instruction is tailored to the player’s personal goals, physical ability, limitations and knowledge of the game.

Most importantly, Brad Redding’s uncluttered approach gives students hope and confidence. Students feel that what they learn from him can be integrated into their games without “over thinking” the swing. To reinforce that the feel is resulting in a better swing, video technology is used (1) to show the plane of the club at the start of the lesson, (2) as it gets better throughout the lesson, and (3) as the lesson wraps up.

“We don’t simply teach you how to just hit a golf ball. We teach you how to play the game of golf.” Brad Redding