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Sean D. Martin, PGA

Director of Golf
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Sarasota, FL
Village Green Golf Club, Sarasota, FL

About Sean

Sean Martin, PGA

Co-Owner, Operator, Director of Golf

Village Green Golf Club

Sean Martin, PGA, brings more than 20 years of teaching, coaching, and golf operations experience to Village Green Golf Club. Since joining Village Green in 2020 as Co-Owner, Operator, General Manager, and Lead Instructor, Sean has helped golfers of all ages and abilities improve their games through a practical, athletic-based approach to instruction.

Prior to Village Green, Sean served as Director of Golf at Plantation Golf & Country Club and spent over a decade as a PGA Professional at the prestigious Atlanta Athletic Club (2005–2017). During his tenure there, he was part of the team that hosted some of golf's most significant championships, including the 2011 PGA Championship, the 2015 Arnold Palmer Cup, and the 2012 U.S. Amateur Championship.

Earlier in his career, Sean worked at Capital City Club in Atlanta from 1997–2005 and was involved with the 2003 American Express Championship, further developing his expertise in tournament operations, player development, and golf instruction.

Sean's teaching philosophy centers on athletic movement, helping students identify and apply body motions common across all sports to create a more efficient and repeatable golf swing. His instruction focuses heavily on sound fundamentals, understanding ball flight, and building skills that transfer directly to better on-course performance.

Known for his engaging personality and ability to connect with students, Sean tailors every lesson to the individual's goals, learning style, and experience level. Whether working with beginners, junior golfers, competitive players, or adults looking to enjoy the game more, he develops personalized improvement plans that help students achieve meaningful milestones and long-term success.

Throughout his career, Sean has helped numerous players advance to the next level of their development, from making school teams and competing in tournaments to reaching personal performance goals and enjoying the game at a higher level.

Areas of Expertise

  • Junior Golf Development
  • Competitive Player Coaching
  • Adult Player Instruction
  • On-Course Strategy & Course Management
  • Fundamentals & Ball Flight Education
  • Athletic-Based Golf Performance
  • Long-Term Player Development

"Every golfer is different. My goal is to help each student understand how their body moves, develop sound fundamentals, and create a plan that leads to lasting improvement and greater enjoyment of the game." – Sean Martin, PGA

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Sean's Experience

Helping players achieve their goals.


Getting Started

Get comfortable for business golf

Learn the basics

Avoid embarrassment on the first tee


Having More Fun

Connect with golfers of similar age

Have more fun on the course

Connect with golfers of similar skill


Improving Your Game

Make the high school golf team

Improve your Short Game

Break 80

Break 100

Break 90

Add 10 yards

Prepare for Tournament Golf

Earn a college golf scholarship

Students & Lessons

Coaching Services

Player Type

Youth

Adult

Male

Playing with disabilities

Teen

Senior

Female

Session Type

Individual

Group

Skills & Tools

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Skills
Putting
Tournament Strategy
Speed
Physical Assessment
Short Game
Travel
Club Fitting
Wind Play
Full Swing
Social Engagement
Course Strategy
Wedge Play
Sean's Facilities

Village Green Golf Club

Sarasota FL

*Coaching available to public

3500 Pembrook Dr, Sarasota, FL 34239-6705

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