Clay Madden is the Director of Instruction at Gowanus Golf Club, specializing in player development for juniors, competitive players, and committed adults. As a PGA Professional and Flowcode Certified Mental Performance Coach, Clay integrates modern swing fundamentals with performance psychology to help players build confidence, resilience, and long-term consistency.

Clay has taught thousands of lessons across all skill levels, including extensive recent work with high-level collegiate athletes. His coaching philosophy is built around efficient movement patterns, solid fundamentals, and personalized improvement plans. His approach blends modern swing analytics, performance mindset training, and on-course strategy to help golfers compete at the highest possible level.

Before joining Gowanus Golf Club, Clay coached at Point Grey Golf & Country Club in Vancouver, where he developed junior programs and supported players achieving personal bests in tournament scoring and long-term improvement. He also taught at The Vintage Club in California, working alongside several PGA Tour players and elite PGA Tour coaches, gaining valuable insight into the expectations, habits, and training environments required for high-level performance.

Clay believes great coaching goes beyond technique – it’s about building confidence, problem-solving skills, and a lifelong love for the game.