Sam Holden
Sam Holden is the Assistant Professional at Golf Garage VT & NH and serves as the Tournament Director for the Vermont Chapter of the PGA of America. Since relocating to Vermont with his now wife in 2023, Sam has become deeply involved in the region’s golf community, drawn to its passionate players and strong competitive tradition.
A decorated amateur, Sam brings a proven competitive résumé to his coaching. He finished sixth in the 2026 Vermont PGA Player of the Year Standings. He is a 3-time Junior Club Champion, 2-time North Carolina High School Team State Champion, a 3-time Vermont Golf Association (VGA) State Day Champion, 2026 Pro Junior Champion, 2-time Pfanner Cup Champion, with competitive success spanning both the Carolinas and New England. Sam is currently a Level 3 PGA Associate and holds TrackMan Level 1 and PGA HOPE certifications, combining modern data with practical, on-course scoring strategies.
At Golf Garage, Sam works with all levels of golfers, specializing in building skill and confidence in fundamentals and simple fixes. His coaching emphasizes repeatable fundamentals that translate directly to lower scores. He believes golf should be approachable, structured, and enjoyable, without unnecessary technical overload.
In addition to coaching, Sam leads Golf Garage’s programming and player development initiatives, oversees social media and brand presence, and manages player engagement programs both in-store and online across the Vermont and New Hampshire locations. His role extends beyond instruction. He helps shape the overall player experience, ensuring golfers of all levels feel supported, challenged, and connected to the game.