Sam Holden

Sam Holden is the Assistant Professional at Golf Garage VT and NH and the Tournament Director for the Vermont Chapter of the PGA of America. After traveling and living across the country, he and his fiancée chose Vermont as home in 2023, drawn in by its unique golf culture, tight-knit community, and passionate players. Sam brings a decorated amateur background, with wins at the junior, high school, and adult levels across both the Carolinas and Vermont golf associations, and is currently a Level 1 PGA Associate. Before joining Golf Garage, he worked as an analyst and consultant for natural resource agencies, developing online tools and mapping systems used in field operations nationwide.

At Golf Garage, Sam focuses primarily on beginners and those newer to the game, helping them build confidence from the green backward and proving that golf doesn’t need to be complicated to be fun. In addition to coaching, Sam manages Golf Garage’s social media, programming, and retail both online and in person.

Professional Roles & Leadership

Assistant Teaching Professional – Golf Garage VT
Tournament Director – Vermont Chapter, PGA of America
Level 1 PGA Associate
TrackMan Level 1 Certified

Amateur Playing Background

Multiple wins at junior, high school, and adult levels
Competitive experience across Carolinas and Vermont golf associations

Professional Experience (Pre-Golf Garage)

Analyst and consultant for natural resource agencies
Developer of online and mapping tools for nationwide field operations

Specialties

Coaching beginners and newer golfers
Sam specializes in helping new golfers feel comfortable and confident, breaking the game down into simple concepts and creating a relaxed, welcoming learning environment.
Junior development and youth coaching
He enjoys working with juniors and younger players, focusing on fun, fundamentals, and building the confidence and etiquette that keep kids in the game long-term.
Short game and putting fundamentals
Sam himself plays the game from the green backward and takes that same approach to his students.
Tee to green skill development
From the first shot to the last, he helps players understand how each part of their game connects, developing consistent ball striking, smarter decisions, and skills that travel from the simulator to the course.