Sam Pepler

About the Candidate

PERSONAL PROFILE

I am a competitive amateur golfer with extensive experience at county, national and World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR) level, hoping to build a career as a PGA Professional and high-performance golf coach, whilst continuing to play competitive golf.

I have discovered a real passion for helping golfers improve through technical coaching, equipment optimisation and performance development. I have experience in custom club fitting, workshop repairs and supporting competitive golfers with performance coaching.

Alongside my golfing experience, I have developed strong leadership, communication and organisational skills through professional roles managing teams and delivering under pressure.

My goal is to combine a career as a competitive professional golfer with becoming an outstanding performance-focused PGA coach, helping golfers of all abilities maximise their potential.

GOLFING EXPERIENCE

Coaching & Player Development

• Informally coached competitive and elite golfers, helping players improve technical consistency, course management and performance.
• Developed personalised practice plans focused on scoring improvement and long-term development.
• Caddied for players in major events such as Open Qualifying and Junior Eurpoean Open, furthering the coaching i was giving them on course management and performance.

Club Fitting & Equipment

• Conducted custom club fittings using TrackMan launch monitor technology.
• Confident using GCQuad and Foresight launch monitor systems.
• Experienced carrying out club repairs including regripping, club building and general workshop repairs.
• Strong understanding of ball flight, equipment optimisation and club performance.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Security Professional | FGH Security

• Led specialist teams in demanding operational environments.
• Planned and coordinated complex operations requiring excellent organisation and communication.
• Built strong leadership, customer service and problem-solving skills while working under pressure.
• Produced detailed reports and communicated effectively with senior stakeholders.

Political Consultant | Self-Employed

• Managed relationships with clients across a range of sectors.
• Delivered strategic advice through research, analysis and clear communication.
• Developed strong commercial awareness and professional presentation skills.

Spring Intern | JP Morgan

• Worked alongside senior professionals in a high-performance environment.
• Developed analytical, communication and teamwork skills.

ACADEMIC HISTORY

University of Exeter

• Master of Applied Strategy & Security (MStrat) – Predicted Distinction

Lancaster University

• BSc Politics, International Relations & Management – Upper Second-Class Honours (2:1)

CONTACT DETAILS:

Phone: 07495 065104

Email: samuelpepler@icloud.com

155 Golf Links Road, Ferndown, BH22 8BX