Sam Barnsley
Head PGA Professional
The Warwickshire Golf & Country Club
Sam began work at The Warwickshire in March 2016 following 8 years as a member of the club. The following year he turned professional and enrolled with the PGA programme at The University of Birmingham.
Sam coaches a range of different ages and abilities, from juniors to seniors and from beginners to professionals, Sam prides himself on a versatile approach to coaching. His teaching philosophy is to help educate the player, understanding the strengths and weaknesses in their game. "Only a small percentage of your golf is spent with a coach. The key to making tangible changes to your game is to understand it and understand how to practice effectively to improve it"
In May 2022, Sam became the Head Coach for the Golf Performance sector with Warwick Institute of Sport Performance College.