Kellen Peery

Kellen Peery is a Class A PGA Professional and Lead Instructor at The Golf Garage VT in South Burlington, where he’s built a reputation for clear communication, simple concepts, and results-driven coaching. Kellen graduated from North Carolina State University with a B.S. in Professional Golf Management and has spent his career helping golfers of all ages and abilities play better, enjoy the game more, and understand their own swing.

His approach blends modern swing theory with technology like TrackMan and V1 camera tools. In addition to coaching and his teaching acumen, Kellen is an experienced club fitter and certified club “junkie”. He has helped countless golfers find the right equipment for their game and the skills he promotes in his teaching.

Accolades

Coaching & Teaching Honors

2025 Vermont PGA Teacher of the Year
2025–2026 Golf Digest – Best Teachers in Every State

Professional Credentials

Class A PGA Professional (since 2017)
B.S. in Professional Golf Management – North Carolina State University

Playing Highlights

Winner – 2017 Bath County Open
Winner – 2017 NCSU PGM 2-Man Spring Match Play
Winner – 2016 Homestead Caddy Tournament
Lowest Career Round: 65
Lowest Tournament Round: 68

Certifications

TrackMan Level 1 Certified
U.S. Kids Golf Certified Coach
PGA Jr. League Coach
ADM (American Development Model) Certified

Specialties

Full swing development
Kellen helps players build efficient, repeatable full swings by focusing on the key pieces that matter most for their body, tempo, and tendencies.
Intermediate through advanced/competitive players
He works extensively with committed golfers who already have a foundation, sharpening their mechanics, decision-making, and practice habits to unlock the next level of performance.
Club fitting & equipment optimization
Kellen uses his fitting expertise to ensure players are in the right heads, shafts, and setups so their equipment supports their swing, often leading to immediate gains in distance, consistency, and feel.
Tech-driven improvement (TrackMan, V1 Video)
By combining TrackMan data with V1 video analysis, he gives players clear, visual feedback and simple priorities, turning complex information into practical, easy-to-understand steps for improvement.