March 2026 brings a new opportunity to deepen your expertise and refine your coaching impact with the SAM Putting Instructor Level 2 and Level 3 certifications. Delivered live online and led by Dr Christian Marquardt, this certification experience is designed for coaches who want to teach putting with clarity, confidence, and scientific precision.
Please note: Level 1 certification is required before attending Level 2 or Level 3 and is available anytime on-demand through our online learning portal – so you can complete it at your convenience before the live webinars.
Certification Schedule
SAM Putting Instructor – Level 2
- March 2, 2026
- 8:00 – 12:00 CST (Central Standard Time, US)
- 3:00 – 7:00 CET (Central European Time)
SAM Putting Instructor – Level 3
- March 3, 2026
- 8:00 – 12:00 CST (Central Standard Time, US)
- 3:00 – 7:00 CET (Central European Time)
Both certifications are conducted as live, interactive webinars, allowing you to engage directly, ask questions, and apply concepts in real coaching scenarios.
A Certification Framework Built for Coaches
The SAM Putting Instructor pathway supports your development step by step:
Level 1 – Foundation (On-Demand)
Available anytime through the Science&Motion learning portal, Level 1 introduces the fundamentals of putting mechanics, tour data insights, and SAM PuttLab basics. Completion of Level 1 is required before attending Level 2 or Level 3.
Start Level 1 anytime, at your own pace →
Level 2 – Structured Technique & Lesson Design
Level 2 focuses on building a neutral, functional putting technique using the SAM training concept and movement hierarchy. You’ll learn how to structure professional lessons, identify common faults, and apply effective drills – including an introduction to green reading.
Book Level 2 →
Level 3 – Science, Learning & Advanced Diagnosis
Level 3 takes a deeper dive into motor learning and motor control, exploring how skills are acquired, refined, and stabilized under pressure. This level is ideal for instructors who want to elevate their diagnostic skills and understand advanced feedback strategies.
Book Level 3 →
Why Choose SAM Certification?
The SAM Putting Instructor certification is recognized worldwide as the most data-driven and science-based approach to putting instruction. Since 2012, more than 2,300 coaches and professionals have completed the program to enhance both their credibility and coaching results.
As a certified instructor, you receive:
- An official SAM Putting Instructor certificate
- A professional listing on the Science&Motion website, increasing your visibility to players seeking expert instruction
- Proven frameworks grounded in tour data and motor learning research
- Practical tools you can immediately apply on the lesson tee
Ready to Join Us in March?
This March 2026 certification is an ideal opportunity to sharpen your expertise, expand your coaching toolbox, and stand out as a specialist in putting instruction.
For more details on the SAM Academy and its certification programs, visit www.scienceandmotion.com/academy.
If you have any questions or need further information about our products and technologies, feel free to contact our sales team at sales@scienceandmotion.com or visit www.scienceandmotion.com
About Science&Motion:
Science&Motion is renowned for its cutting-edge technology in the golf industry, especially in putting. For over 20 years, SAM PuttLab has been the industry standard for professional putt analysis, training, and putter fitting. SAM PuttStudio is a comprehensive ball tracking and projection system for sensor-free putt training, performance drills, and games, including integration with tilting platforms. SAM PuttStudio+ adds SAM PuttLab into the ultimate solution for teaching and coaching putting, with options of adding high-speed video, balance analysis, and more.
Media Contact: Jef Carr, jef.carr@scienceandmotion.com
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