David Jankowski
David “Janko” Jankowski grew up in a golf-obsessed family and his early dream was to play Division I golf and make it to the tour. However, life sent him on a different path for a while—through the electrical union, action sports like skiing, surfing, wakeboarding, and snowboarding, and even owning a water sports school. Through all of it, one thing became clear: his true passion was coaching and sharing the joy of sport with others.
In 2010 he took a leap and moved to Vermont to work at a golf course. Since then, he’s built a career as both a high-level player and one of the region’s most respected coaches, serving as a Director of Instruction before founding Golf Garage VT and Janko Golf Coaching. Today, he coaches players of all ages, while still competing at the PGA level himself. Away from coaching, Janko and his wife Emily are raising their two kids in Vermont, soaking up every season the state has to offer.