Noah Horstman

Please indicate past awards won/recognitions:
PGA Section Teacher of the Year, GRAA Growth of the Game Teaching Professional, Golf Digest Best in State, Other (Indicate specific awards in 3-a below)

Other awards won (if provided):
Professional Achievements and Recognitions 2024 PGA Game Changer Award Operation 36 Top 50 Master Coach Award GRAA Growth of the Game Elite Member Status 2023 PGA National Youth Player Development Award Finalist US Kids Golf Top 50 Kids Coach Operation 36 Top 50 Master Coach Award GRAA Top 50 Growth of the Game Elite Member Status 2022 Operation 36 Top 50 Coach Award GRAA Top 100 Growth of the Game Teaching Professional OPGA LEAD 2021 PNWPGA Youth Player Development Award Winner OPGA Youth Player Development Award Winner GRAA Top 100 Growth of the Game Teaching Professional 2020 GRAA Top 100 Growth of the Game Teaching Professional US Kids Top 50 Junior Coach 2019 Operation 36 Top 50 Coach Oregon Chapter PGA Player Development Award Nominee GRAA Top 50 Growth of the Game Teaching Professional 2018 Northern Ohio PGA Horton Smith Award Nominee GRAA Top 50 Growth of the Game Teaching Professional 2017 Northern Ohio Section PGA Teacher of the Year Nominee GRAA Top 50 Growth of the Game Teaching Professional 2015-2022 Golf Digest Best Teachers in State 2014 & 2016 Northern Ohio Section Teacher of the Year 2015 Northern Ohio Section Youth Player Development Award Winner, Other

Total number of individual lessons given per year:
Male: 500
Female: 500
Junior: 1000

Total number of individual clinics given per year:
780

Please indicate any Growth of the Game initiatives your facility/academy has launched over the past year (please give specifics on such programs):
1) Group Coaching- This program brings in 4-6 people per coaching class and works with the students on both technical aspects and game golf. The group will have independent work and flexible schedule. If a player can not make it into one of the coaching days then they can jump into another session to make up. There are one, two and three day a week options that last a total of two hours per session. This is a monthly membership, recurring revenue model. This program is the most exciting new program added to the Golf Garage as it has proven results with people shooting career low scores in a short time.

2) 10 Level Program- Over the past 30 years of working in the golf industry I have learned a ton about teaching and coaching programs. I have had the opportunity to learn from some of the best in the world and to this day continue to feel that every player is different. That is why the new 10 Level Golf Garage program is unique in that it takes different programs and years of questions and ties it into a level up system that will work for every golfer from ages 3-93.
Currently, the program has been tested and approved by many and we are working on putting it into an application in the coming months for all to enjoy. It will tie into Golf Garage Anywhere, which is a comprehensive teaching program and online lesson portal.

Please share any programming you have made to keep your customers & students engaged:
Player Development & Inclusivity

Golf Garage offers more than 150 different player development programs because we understand that every golfer is different. We proudly cater to golfers ages 3–93, creating an inclusive environment where players of all ages, abilities, and experience levels can learn, grow, and enjoy the game. As part of our commitment to making golf accessible to everyone, we recently received a David's Chair, providing individuals with disabilities an opportunity to experience and enjoy golf. Our mission is to remove barriers, create opportunities, and ensure that the game we love is accessible to as many people as possible.

Play with the Pro

This year, we introduced our weekly Play with the Pro program, traveling every Friday to golf courses throughout Oregon and Northern California. We have also partnered with casinos to develop stay-and-play experiences at select venues, creating exciting opportunities for our members, students, and guests while generating meaningful revenue for both Golf Garage and our partner facilities. While the financial impact has been tremendous, the greatest value comes from the relationships built along the way. Spending time together on the course strengthens connections, builds trust, and creates lasting relationships between our coaches, students, members, guests, and industry partners.

Simulator Leagues & Member Engagement

Golf Garage has integrated simulator leagues into Monday and Thursday evenings, creating a fun, competitive, and social atmosphere that brings our community together. Scheduled around football season and other major sporting events, these leagues provide an opportunity for members to connect, network, and enjoy friendly competition. We average eight two-person teams, bringing approximately 32 participants together each week to compete in a variety of formats. We also incorporate a cash skins game to keep everyone engaged throughout the competition. These leagues have become an important part of the Golf Garage culture, strengthening our community while encouraging consistent facility use and member retention.

Collaboration & Community Partnerships

Golf Garage continues to think outside the box by developing creative collaborations with community partners, students, and members. We have become a recognized networking destination in Southern Oregon, where local business professionals regularly bring clients, colleagues, and friends to experience our facility. These interactions create a welcoming environment where business relationships and personal connections develop naturally. They also introduce new people to the Golf Garage experience and create opportunities for additional revenue through memberships, custom club fitting, and professional coaching. By combining golf, business, entertainment, and community, we continue to demonstrate that Golf Garage is much more than an indoor golf facility—it is a place where relationships grow, opportunities develop, and our community comes together.