Longtime Den Brae player and professional golfer, Sam Read, returns for the 2026 season.
A New Hampshire native, Sam grew up on these grounds, shaping his game at Den Brae from an early age. With over a decade of teaching experience and a professional career spanning more than 80+ tournaments, Sam brings a level of insight rooted in both competition and instruction.
Today, Sam serves as Den Brae Golf Course’s Head Golf Professional and Pro Shop Owner, where he oversees golf operations, including tournaments, club fitting programs, merchandise selection, and the overall golf experience. Working closely with the professional staff, he remains committed to growing the game and ensuring golfers have access to quality instruction, club fitting opportunities, and organized golf events throughout the season.
Meet The Instruction Team:
Leading instruction at Den Brae this season are Assistant Golf Professionals Tom Bouchard and Noah Wachter.
Tom Bouchard
Assistant Golf Professional | Ladies Clinic & Junior Academy Director
A Certified Instructor through the United States Golf Teaching Federation since 1999, Tom brings more than 30 years of teaching experience to Den Brae. His career spans decades at respected facilities, including North Kingstown Municipal Golf Club and The Original Golf School, where he developed a reputation for clear, effective instruction that players can actually take to the course.
Tom’s approach is grounded in simplicity. No unnecessary swing thoughts, no overcomplication—just a focus on solid fundamentals, confidence, and building a swing that holds up over time. Whether working with juniors, beginners, or experienced players, his goal remains the same: make the game more playable and more enjoyable.
Now entering his third season at Den Brae, Tom continues to be a key part of the instructional program. He also leads Den Brae’s Junior Golf Program and is a Certified PING Club Fitter, providing players the opportunity to be properly fit for equipment that matches their swing and maximizes performance.
Noah Wachter
Assistant Golf Professional | Pro-Shop Lead
Noah is the newest member of the team at Den Brae Golf Course and brings a strong background in athletics, customer service, and the game of golf.
A former college baseball player, Noah spent several years competing at a high level while continuing to grow his passion for golf—a game he has loved since first picking up a club around the age of five. The competitiveness, work ethic, and team-first mindset developed through college athletics have naturally carried over into his golf career and day-to-day approach at the course.
With previous golf industry experience, Noah brings knowledge in club repair, pro shop operations, inventory management, and club fitting. He is also a Certified PING Club Fitter and is excited to continue growing as an Assistant Golf Professional at Den Brae.
Most importantly, Noah is passionate about creating a welcoming and enjoyable experience for golfers of all ages and skill levels. He will be offering lessons throughout the season and looks forward to helping players improve their game while having fun and feeling comfortable at the course.
For pricing and more information, please visit Sam’s official website: golflessonsnh.com
Spots are limited as the season approaches.