He is best known for kicking a 64-yard field goal to send Tarleton to overtime against Texas A&M–Kingsville in his senior season.
Lindholm was claimed off waivers by the Indianapolis Colts, where he played in 3 preseason games mostly as a kickoff specialist.
In 2011, Lindholm was assigned to the Milwaukee Mustangs of the Arena Football League (AFL).
Lindholm received an opportunity to kick for the Rams, but was competing with Greg Zuerlein who was drafted, and eventually won the job.
Lindholm lead the AFL in Field Goals made (7), and was the league leader in points (179).