College golf coaches job blog: News from around the coaching community for 2025

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Dec. 12

BABSON

After leading the men's program to its most successful stretch in school history and overseeing the start of women's golf at Div. III Babson College, head coach Jeff Page announced that he will retire at the conclusion of the 2025-26 season. Page led the Beavers to five NCAA Championship appearances and into the top five of the national rankings while lowering the team scoring average by nearly 40 strokes over the last 13 years. In addition to his success with the men, he has helped the Babson women quickly become one of the top teams in the northeast region earning the program's first national ranking and conference championship over their first three seasons. “This has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life," said Page. "It has been an incredible honor to work with the men and women in the golf program. I have enjoyed seeing them develop over their time at Babson and proud of the successful people they have become. I hope the student-athletes I've coached over the last 14 years have learned as much from me as I have learned from them." Hired as an assistant coach in 2012, Page took over as Babson's head men's golf coach in 2013.A national search for Babson's next men's and women's golf coach will begin in the spring. 

Oct. 30

FLORIDA GULF COAST

Florida Gulf Coast University Director of Athletics Colin Hargis has announced a contract extension for head women's golf coach Shannon Sykora. Sykora has signed a three-year extension.

Under Sykora's leadership, the Eagles won their first Atlantic Sun Conference Championship, advanced to an NCAA Regional for the first time and had the school's first-ever NCAA Championship individual qualifier in 2024-25. Sykora was named ASUN Coach of the Year last season as well. 

"We are thrilled to extend the contract of Shannon Sykora," Hargis said. "Sykora demonstrates incredible leadership, dedication to student-athlete development, and commitment to FGCU's values, which makes him integral to our continued success." 

CHATTANOOGA

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga announces a change in leadership for its women's golf program.

Katie Woodruff is taking the reins as the interim head coach replacing Colette Murray. Assistant Coach Carolina Hortian remains on staff after beginning her coaching career this summer after playing collegiately at Chattanooga and Coastal Carolina.

"We are very grateful for Colette's impactful tenure with our women's golf program," Vice Chancellor for Athletics Mark Wharton said. "She built a successful program from the ground up. The foundation has been laid to build upon at the regional and national level. We wish her the best moving forward."

Murray re-started the women's golf program upon her arrival in 2006. It had been dormant since the mid-80's.

Over the course of Murray's 19-year tenure, the Mocs had an .804 winning percentage in conference events. The program also maintained an average national ranking of 77 and average GPA of 3.6 in that timeframe.

"We appreciate Katie's willingness to step in on an interim basis," Wharton added. "It is fortunate to have someone tied into our golfing community with such an impressive collegiate resume as a coach and player which should bring confidence to the team in our belief in their potential this season and moving forward."

Woodruff has collegiate coaching experience with stops at Pepperdine (2017-19) and USC (2020-22). She played collegiately at UCF, Florida and Louisville. She was the 2012 CUSA Freshman of the year and through her career with the Knights, Gators and Cardinals, she never missed a tournament.

Oct. 24

DAYTON

After 18 seasons with the University of Dayton men's golf program, head coach Gip Hoagland will retire following the 2025-26 season.

"I am stepping away from the University of Dayton golf program after 18 amazing years, with a heart full of gratitude for this incredible University," Hoagland said. "The privilege of coaching so many extraordinary young men over the past nearly two decades has been a true gift. They have touched many lives in countless ways, and the memories created will be cherished forever. Every second spent here has been loved, and love remains for every player that has come through this program.

Hoagland is a 1993 Dayton alum and Class A PGA Professional who serves as head golf professional at NCR Country Club. A search for the next UD men's golf head coach will begin following the conclusion of the spring 2026 season.

LITTLE ROCK

Little Rock women's head coach Jenna Birch and men's head coach Austin Eoff have both signed contract extensions. Director of Athletics Frank M. Cuervo made the announcement.

"I am thrilled that Jenna and Austin will continue to lead our golf programs as Little Rock enters a new era next season in the United Athletic Conference," Cuervo said. "They exhibit great passion, leadership, dedication and are outstanding leaders who embody the vision and values of Trojan Athletics. I have full confidence in their ability to guide our student-athletes to championship-caliber success. Just as importantly, they continue to be exceptional mentors off the course, shaping young people into leaders for life beyond golf. Their relentless drive, competitive spirit, and deep commitment to developing our student-athletes make them the perfect leaders for Little Rock Golf."

Sept. 29

BALL STATE

Already in his 28th season guiding the Ball State men's golf team, Cardinals coach Mike Fleck has received a three-year contract extension, ensuring his leadership of the Ball State program through the 2028-29 academic year.Fleck earned his second Mid-American Conference Men's Golf Coach of the Year award just two years ago while guiding Ball State to a conference championship and NCAA regional appearance, and the Cardinals' current streak of three straight years among the league's top two teams is the program's best run since 1978-80."I am thrilled that Mike Fleck will continue to lead our outstanding men's golf program," said Ball State Director of Athletics Jeff Mitchell. "Coach Fleck represents everything that is good about intercollegiate athletics. His teams are successful on the golf course while also maintaining academic excellence. Most importantly, Coach Fleck values the development of our talented student-athletes as leaders and winners, and I am excited to watch the program continue to thrive under his leadership."A native of nearby Batesville, Indiana, Fleck played college golf at Ball State from 1988-92, beginning a nearly 40-year association with the University that has seen him compete, then coach as an assistant under Earl Yestingsmeier, and finally take the reins of the program in August 1998. Fleck and Yestingsmeier are the only head coaches over the past 64 years of Ball State's rich men's golf history. Yestingsmeier guided the program for 36 years until capably handing the program to his pupil, Fleck.Fleck has guided the Cardinals to national postseason play on three occasions, earned a national Top 20 ranking in 2019 and won 25 career tournament championships. In addition to team appearances in the 2013 and 2024 NCAA fields, he also has coached four individual NCAA regional participants and 34 All-MAC selections."To be able to be home and coach at my alma mater going on three decades is a testament to the passion and commitment from so many," said Fleck. "Our department continues to provide the resources to maintain a nationally recognized program and with enduring alumni and donor support, we are able to offer an elite Division I experience on every level."TEXAS-SAN ANTONIO

UTSA Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Lisa Campos has announced that head women’s golf coach Summer Batiste  has agreed to a contract extension that will keep her in San Antonio through May 31, 2029.

“Summer has been an incredible ambassador for UTSA and the women’s golf program, both as a student-athlete and as a head coach,” Campos said. “She has elevated this program to new heights competitively while also fostering a culture of excellence in the classroom and the community. I am thrilled to secure her leadership of this program for the future.”

Batiste is entering her ninth season at the helm of the program after a three-year stint as an assistant coach. A former UTSA player, she has led the Roadrunners to seven tournament titles — including a pair of conference championships — and six NCAA postseason team and or individual appearances during her tenure. A two-time conference coach of the year, she has coached her student-athletes to three individual league crowns and 14 all-conference certificates. Under her leadership, Camryn Carreon became the first Roadrunner to advance to the NCAA Championships in 2022, and she repeated that feat in 2023 after claiming the NCAA San Antonio Regional individual crown.

“I’m thrilled for the opportunity to continue to lead UTSA Women’s Golf and these amazing women we have on campus today, as well as those we’re bringing in,” Batiste said. “Over the past 11 years, we’ve had some amazing accomplishments on and off the golf course. We’re going to continue to build and put this program in a position to win.”

Batiste was a four-year letterwinner for the Roadrunners and served as team captain her final two seasons (2011-12). She earned second-team All-Southland Conference honors in both 2010 and 2011, and she helped lead UTSA to the program’s first two league titles and NCAA postseason appearances in 2011 and 2012.

ARMY

Army West Point Head Golf Coach Chad Bagley has announced the promotion of assistant coach Neal Grusczynski to Associate Head Coach. Grusczynski joined the Black Knights, after an initial stint during the 2015-16 season, for the second time in 2021. "I'm excited to name coach Neal Grusczynski as the Associate Head Coach of the Army Golf Team", Bagley said. "In his second stint with the program, Neal Grusczynski is fully immersed in the mission of the United States Military Academy and the Army West Point Athletic Association to build, educate, train and inspire commissioned leaders of character committed to the Army Values and ready for service to our Army and Nation.  Neal has a great ability to connect with players; he has a great eye for talent in leadership and golf and has a great passion for teaching the game of golf.  Promoting Neal was an easy decision, and I couldn't be more excited to continue building Army Golf with him by our side."Grusczynski played his college golf at Xavier.

Sept. 19

GEORGIA STATE

Brooks Thomas has been named head women’s coach at Georgia State.

Thomas spent the last two seasons at Kennesaw State, where he helped guide the Owls to their first ASUN Championship in four years as an assistant coach. Prior to Kennesaw State, Thomas served as head coach at Cleveland State Community College, where he led the Cougars to a 12th-place finish at the NJCAA Division II National Championship in 2023.Thomas played his college golf at Chattanooga. Following graduation, he started his coaching career as an assistant for the Mocs men’s golf team.

Sept. 2

GEORGIA STATE

Georgia State announced the hiring of Evan Smith as the new head coach of the Panthers' men's golf team.

Smith joins Georgia State after serving as assistant men's golf coach at Georgia Tech from August 2024 to August 2025.

Before his time at Tech, Smith served as the head coach for both the men's and women's golf teams at St. Andrews University (North Carolina) in 2018-19, and prior to that, as assistant coach and director of golf at Point University (Georgia) from 2016 to 2018.

A native of Kennesaw, Georgia, Smith's career trajectory also includes five years of military service in the U.S. Army, where he graduated from the Army School of Infantry as sergeant first class and served as team leader in the 2-1 Infantry Battalion at Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Washington.

Smith holds a bachelor's degree in business management from Point University, where he also played three seasons of collegiate golf and qualified for NJCAA Nationals in 2013.

BOWLING GREEN STATE

Head coach Erin Fahey of the BGSU women's golf team has announced the addition of Tyler Nickol to the coaching staff for the 2025-26 season. A native of Avon, Indiana, Nickol played collegiately at Kentucky Wesleyan College from 2021-2024.During his time at KWC, Nickol earned Great Midwest Athletic Conference (GMAC) All-Conference honors twice (2022-23, 2023-24), Golf Coaches Association of America All-America Scholar status in 2024, and during that same year, won the GMAC Championships, shooting a 209 and finishing 7 under. “I am honored to join the women's golf program at Bowling Green State University," said Nickol. "As I step into this new role, I look forward to working alongside Coach Erin Fahey to support the development of our current and future student-athletes — both on and off the course. I'm excited to bring my experiences as a former collegiate player and coach to the program."

August 27

MERRIMACK COLLEGE

Ralph "RJ" Montez has been named the new Director of Golf at Merrimack College earlier this month. Montez will serve as the head coach for both the men's and women's golf teams.

Montez arrives at Merrimack following a strong tenure at the University at Albany, where he most recently served as the assistant women's golf coach. During his time at UAlbany, the Great Danes won a Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) championship during the 2023-24 season. The following year they placed second in the conference tournament.

"I couldn't be more excited to join Merrimack College as its next Director of Golf," said Montez. "Every person I have met so far has been so welcoming.”

Prior to his time in UAlbany, Montez was the head women' golf coach at Whittier College in California after spending one season as the assistant coach for the men's and women's team.

PRESBYTERIAN  COLLEGE

Presbyterian College Director of Athletics Dee Nichols announced that Columb Knight has been elevated to head coach of the Blue Hose women's golf program after serving as interim head coach during the 2024-25 season. "We are thrilled to officially elevate Columb into the head coach role," said Nichols. "He embodies what it means to be a Blue Hose: hard work, consistency, and pride in our program. As a former standout student-athlete, he understands the culture of PC Golf and has already shown great leadership in guiding our women's team. We are excited for the future of the program under his direction." Knight, a former standout on the Blue Hose men's golf team said: "It's an honor to be elevated to the Head Coach position and to have the opportunity to build on the progress we made last season," said Knight. "I'm excited to continue leading and helping this great group of student-athletes, as well as the future ones who will join the Blue Hose."

August 20

BOISE STATE

Boise State women's golf head coach Kailin Downs signed a two-year contract extension, director of athletics Jeramiah Dickey has announced. Downs, entering her fifth season at the helm, will remain with the program through the 2028 season.

"I could not be more proud to be a Bronco, and I'm incredibly excited to continue leading this program as we keep raising the bar and building something special for our student-athletes, fans and community," Downs said.

"Since taking over our women's golf program, Kailin has continued to be a Bar Raiser for the Broncos," said Dickey. "The team is always improving on the course, including setting scoring records last season, to excelling in the classroom. We're also proud of her representing the Broncos as a coach with Team USA at the Junior Golf World Cup this past summer, showing her ability to elevate the Boise State golf brand. We believe in her taking this team even higher as we move on to What's Next!"

Most recently, during the 2024-25 season, the Broncos recorded the second-best team scoring average in school history (296.74) and set program records for lowest 36-hole score (566, -10) and lowest 54-hole score (846, -18).

MERCER

Mercer men's golf head coach Jason Payne  announced the addition of Matt Ariza  to the coaching staff.

Ariza is joining the Bears after a two-year coaching stint with Eastern Kentucky.

"I have a lot of confidence in Matt's coaching abilities, and I have no doubt that he complements what we do," Payne said. "We are fortunate that he is coming in with two years of coaching at a program that got a lot better very quickly with him on the coaching staff."

Before transitioning to coaching, Ariza had a five-year playing career where he spent time at Piedmont and Lamar. While at Piedmont, Ariza helped lead the Lions to a second-place finish in the 2023 NCAA DIII Championship.

OHIO STATE

Ohio State women's golf coach Lisa Strom  has signed a four-year contract extension, putting her at the helm of the Buckeye program through 2029.After a successful Ohio State career as a student-athlete, competing professionally, a stint as an Ohio State assistant and head-coaching opportunities at Texas State and Kent State, Strom returned to Columbus to become the women's head golf coach on July of 2021.This past year the Buckeyes advanced to the NCAA Championship finals for the first time since 2018. They set five program records and claimed a pair of tournament victories. Kary Hollenbaugh had an All-American season, tying the program record for single season wins with four. The team finished the season ranked No. 14, the team's highest end-of-season ranking since 2014.Strom was a member of the Ohio State women's golf team from 1995-00 and then served as an assistant coach from 2011-16 following her professional playing days.

August 19

IDAHO

Idaho has announced former Washington State assistant coach Julia Goodson as head women's golf coach.

"We are thrilled to welcome Julia to lead our women's golf program," Senior Associate Athletic Director and golf sport supervisor Garrett Haldeman said. "Her experience on the Palouse gives her valuable insight into our program and the region where she will recruit and coach. Her experience as a player at two championship programs gives her experience in what an elite mid-major program looks like. We feel that her background and personality will fit well into our institutional culture."

Goodson, a native of Hudson, Ohio, comes to Idaho after two years as the assistant coach at Washington State. Before Washington State she served for one year as the assistant coach at East Tennessee State, her alma mater. 

She was a four-year Division I golfer, playing three seasons and earning her bachelor's degree at Kent State before transferring to East Tennessee for her senior season where she earned a master's degree and helped lead the Bucs to a SoCon Championship, earning SoCon All-Conference honors in the process.

WICHITA STATE

Wichita State head men’s golf coach Judd Easterling has announced the hiring of Mark Leroux as the next assistant coach of the men’s golf program.

Leroux comes to Wichita State with 27 years of college golf head coaching experience, going back to 1997.

“I’m extremely excited for Mark Leroux to join our staff,” Easterling said. “He brings a wealth of knowledge and resourcefulness to our program from his long-time head coaching experience.”

Easterling’s college golf coaching career began as Leroux’s assistant coach at Missouri from 2013 to 2015.

“I’m very thankful to athletic director Kevin Saal and Coach Easterling for this opportunity at Wichita State,” Leroux said. “My wife and I are very excited to move to Wichita and become a part of Shocker Nation.”

Leroux spent 19 years as the head men’s golf coach of the Missouri Tigers from 2004 to 2023. He led the Tigers to 38 total team victories and 15 NCAA Tournament appearances in his 19 years as head coach. Leroux took the Tigers to the NCAA Finals twice in 2005 and 2014, finishing 20th in the nation both times.

Leroux arrives in Wichita after spending the past two seasons as the head women’s golf coach at Barry University, an NCAA Division II school located in Miami Shores, Florida.

August 18

KENNESAW STATE

Kennesaw State has named Ket Preamchuen Vanderpool women's golf coach. Vanderpool, who is a is the first KSU alumni to serve as the Owls' head coach.

"I am thrilled to be back at Kennesaw State," Vanderpool said. "This place is like home to me. I came to Kennesaw State in August 2009 as a student-athlete. Sixteen years later, I received the opportunity to come back as the head women's golf coach. I am excited to start working with the team to prepare for the upcoming season." 

Prior to being named Kennesaw State's head coach, Vanderpool, who is a native of Chachoengsao, Thailand spent six years with the Georgia State women's golf program – first as an assistant coach (2020-23) before being named head coach in August 2023.

With the Panthers, she helped coach GSU to some of their most successful seasons in recent years, including nine top-five team finishes and 10 top-10 individual finishes – with four tournament victories.

Prior to Georgia State, Vanderpool spent two years as a graduate assistant coach at Kennesaw State from 2015-17 after playing professionally.

During her collegiate years, she was a four-year standout for the Owls from 2009 to 2013 as one of the top players in program history. A three-time, first-team All-Atlantic Sun Conference.

Vanderpool helped lead the Owls to the program's first-ever Atlantic Sun Conference Championship and NCAA Regional appearance in 2012. She was presented the 2013 Dr. Dave Waples Total Person Award by the Kennesaw State athletics department, which is awarded to an upperclassman who exemplifies athletic and academic achievement, character, leadership, and community service.

August 15

RICE

Rice has hired former Owl Harrison Hineline as Assistant Coach."We're thrilled to welcome Harrison Hineline to the Rice Men's Golf program as our new Assistant Coach. Harrison is an alum of our program and he loves Rice. His passion for the game and deep knowledge of competitive golf will be a tremendous asset as we continue to build on our tradition of excellence,” said head coach Justin Emil.Hineline played at Rice from 2018-22.

"I could not be more excited to be returning to South Main as Assistant Coach," said Hineline. "It feels like coming home after a long vacation. This team that Justin has built has a chance to be one of the best in Rice history, and they have some big goals. I can't wait to get started and to help this program elevate to the place that it belongs."

MARYVILLE COLLEGE

Maryville College has announced golf coach Jim Kelson is stepping down from his duties due to medical reasons, Knoxville News Sentinel reported.

"I knew from the moment I stepped on campus at Maryville College that something was uniquely different. Every single individual I ever encountered was helpful, positive, and did everything with a smile on their face," Kelson said in a school release on Aug. 13. "I thought to myself, 'well, that's a pretty cool thing'. Then I became ill. The outpouring of support I received from all my colleagues at Maryville College has equaled that of my own immediate family."

Maryville women's golf coach Jesse Lawley will take over Kelson's duties while the Scots search for Kelson's successor.

August 12

MOREHEAD STATE

Morehead State head coach Stephanie Barker has earned a contract extension. Barker has led her team to two Ohio Valley Conference championships in the past three seasons

The extension will add a year onto her current contract. In addition to her coaching duties, Barker serves as assistant to the director of athletics for student-athlete development and wellness and provides a valuable role helping with mental health and student-athlete issues and initiatives.Barker is the only head coach in the history of the current program, having been hired in 2007-08 to revive a program that had been defunct since the early 1980s. Under her guidance, MSU has claimed three OVC titles (2011, 2023, 2025), participated in three NCAA Regionals and had four individual student-athletes win medalist honors at the OVC Tournament."Coach Stephanie Barker has consistently modeled excellence - on and off the course.  Her success in competition is impressive, but it represents only a portion of the tremendous value she brings to Morehead State University and MSU Athletics," said Director of Athletics Kelly Wells. "Her leadership, commitment to student-athlete development, and her dedication to our mission make a lasting impact on our department and campus community.  We are thrilled to extend her contract and show our appreciation for her outstanding work.  We look forward to her continued success and positive influence."Barker has been named as OVC Coach of the Year three times, including this past season when MSU won the conference championship by an unprecedented 29 strokes over Little Rock."Coaching this exceptional group of women is both an honor and a privilege," Barker said. Helping others has always been at the heart of my career aspirations, and I'm deeply committed to making a meaningful impact in their lives through the game of golf. Being able to continue this journey within such a supportive university and community is truly humbling, and I'm incredibly grateful for the opportunity."Morehead State's 888 total at the 2025 Lexington NCAA Regional set the OVC standard for best score at a regional by a conference team.

JACKSONVILLE STATE

Jake Tiffin has joined the Jacksonville State men's golf coaching staff as a graduate assistant this fall.Tiffin played collegiately at Troy all four years. Following his collegiate career, he spent two years on the Emerald Coast Tour playing professionally.Additionally, Tiffin has worked at Hartselle High School where he graduated from as the boys and girls head golf coach the last two seasons.

August 11

APPALACHIAN STATE

Appalachian State alumnus John Michael Cole has been named the head coach of the Mountaineers’ men’s golf program, Director of Athletics Doug Gillin announce last week.

“We’re excited to welcome John Michael and his wife, Emery, back to App State,” Gillin said. “John Michael is a proven winner. He’s an alum who bleeds black and gold. We look forward to his leadership of our men’s golf team.”

The 33-year-old Cole spent the 2024-25 season as head coach at Georgia State.

He helped lead VCU to the Atlantic 10 Conference title and a berth in the NCAA Chapel Hill Regional as a Rams assistant in 2024 after being the head coach at Division II Fayetteville State for five seasons, leading his hometown school in southeastern North Carolina to NCAA Championships berths in two of his final three seasons and earning an HBCU National Coach of the Year honor in 2023.

As a collegiate player, Cole won five tournaments and was named the CIAA Player of the Year as a Fayetteville State freshman before transferring to Appalachian State for his final three seasons (fall 2011-spring 2014).

Cole began his coaching career in his early 20s as the first head coach of the men’s and women’s golf teams at Fayetteville Technical Community College in 2016, building both programs from scratch.

August 4

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS

Southern Illinois Director of Golf Justin Fetcho announced the hiring of Southern Illinois University alum Samantha Sambursky as the new Head Women's Golf Coach."We look for her to hit the ground running and work toward bringing not just stability to the program, but also competing for Missouri Valley Conference titles," Fetcho said.A Springfield, Ill., native, Sambursky (Sutzer) was a four-time letterwinner and a member of the 2007 MVC Championship team. From there, she served as an assistant coach for the program from 2007-11."I'm excited to be back in Saluki maroon and to give back to a program that helped shape me," she said. "As an alum, it's important to me that our student-athletes understand the tradition and legacy of Saluki Women's Golf."Sambursky was the head coach at John A. Logan College in 2024 and has also served as the Head Professional at Jackson County Country Club. She has an extensive background in Sports Psychology and a master's degree in Kinesiology from SIU.

BALL STATE

Ball State University Director of Athletics Jeff Mitchell announced that head women's golf coach Cameron Andry has signed a contract extension which will run through the 2026-27 season."Coach Andry continues to elevate our women's golf team," Mitchell said. "His commitment to the academic success and competitive excellence of our talented student-athletes resonates within our campus community, and I look forward to the program's continued development."Entering his fourth season as head coach in 2025-26 the Cardinals have set a new team scoring average in each of the past two seasons. Jasmine Driscoll  became just the third player in program history to earn both medalist honors at the Mid-American Conference Championship and an individual berth to the NCAA Regional."I'm honored and grateful for the opportunity to continue leading this outstanding group of student-athletes," Andry said. "Our team's growth and achievements have been a collective effort, and I'm excited about what lies ahead."During Andry's tenure, the Cardinals have earned three tournament victories, while boasting one First Team All-MAC selection, one Second Team All-MAC honoree, and seven MAC Golfer of the Week recognitions.The women's golf program has also led all Ball State athletic teams in term GPA in three of the last six semesters and has maintained a team GPA of 3.72 or higher in each semester under Andry's leadership.

BEMIDJI STATE

NCAA Division II Bemidji State University announced Ben Corbid has been hired as the new head coach of the Bemidji State Men's Golf program.  "We are excited to welcome Ben in this new chapter of his Beaver journey," said Director of Athletics Britt Lauritsen. "As a student-athlete, he was a fixture in our lineup, and as an assistant, his technical expertise gave our student-athletes a competitive edge in every competition. We are thrilled to see him bring that same passion and high golf IQ in a head coaching capacity and continue to elevate Beaver golf to the next level."  Corbid previously served as the team's Assistant Coach for the past two seasons at Bemidji State and was a student-athlete for the Beavers from 2018-23. Corbid captained the Beavers in 2022-23 helping the Beavers win the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference Championship and returned to the NCAA Super Regional as a team for the first time since 2012. "I'm incredibly honored and excited to lead this program and continue building something special with our student-athletes," said Corbid. "The opportunity to grow the culture and compete at a high level is something I'm truly passionate about." A member of the Beaver Men's Golf program for five seasons as a student-athlete and one as a member of its coaching staff.

SAINT MARY’S

Kristin Holt was named the head coach of the Saint Mary's women’s golf program.

Holt arrives at Saint Mary's from Austin Peay State University where she spent one season as an assistant coach.

A graduate of Grace College, Holt was a three-year member of the golf team and was a member of the 2019 NCCAA National Championship team. 

July 28

UAB

UAB has named Jackson Wedgworth assistant men’s coach."I am so excited to add Jackson to our coaching staff," head coach Charlie Hoyle said. "He brings a wealth of playing and coaching experience with him to the program as well as a level of maturity that is sure to be a positive influence on our players. Jackson has had success as a player and as a coach and he is going to be a major asset in developing and mentoring our players."The Blazers added Wedgeworth from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. The Bulldogs won the last two NJCAA Division II National Championships while Wedgeworth was on staff. He has been with the Bulldogs the last three seasons, where he also competed collegiately from 2016-18 and helped lead MGCCC to the 2018 National Championship as a player.He then transferred to North Alabama to compete three years at the Division I level.

July 24

SAM HOUSTON STATE

Sam Houston head golf coach Brandt Kieschnickhas announced the hiring of Rosa Barnak as an assistant coach. 

“We are extremely excited to have Rosa Barnak join the Bearkat Golf Program," said Kieschnick. "Rosa was a very good collegiate player and has already made a great impact in the coaching ranks. She helped coach both men and women at ULM to success and will bring a great work ethic and passion to our golf program.”  

Barnak, who played collegiately at Florida Atlantic, has spent the last three seasons on staff at ULM and will take over as the assistant men’s and women’s golf coach for the Bearkats. 

July 23

ARIZONA STATE

Arizona State has named Ryan Heisey associate head coach for the Sun Devil Women's Golf program.

Heisey comes to Arizona State after spending the past three seasons with Florida State University. While with the Seminoles, he served as an assistant coach for both the men's and women's golf programs.

"We are very excited for Coach Heisey to join our staff as our Associate Head Women’s Golf Coach! Ryan brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to our program. I believe he will be a tremendous part of our success going forward and continue to support our values as a team,” said head coach Missy Coach Farr-Kaye

DUKE

Duke men's golf head coach Bob Heintz has announced the hiring of Daniel Bowden as an assistant coach for the Blue Devils.Bowden joins the Duke program after most recently serving as head coach of the UNC Wilmington for the past eight seasons. Bowden was elevated to the head coaching position for the Seahawks ahead of the 2017-18 campaign and helped his team to win 14 titles, marking Bowden as the winningest men's golf coach in UNC Wilmington history.

In postseason play, the Seahawks claimed three CAA titles (2018, 2019, 2023) during Bowden’s tenure and made four NCAA Regional appearances (2018 Bryan, 2019 Athens, 2021 Noblesville, 2023 Norman).

"I'm thrilled to welcome Daniel to the Duke men's golf program," said Heintz. "I've known him for several years, competing against his teams in collegiate events and working alongside him during summer camps. He'll bring a wealth of knowledge and insight to our program, from his expertise in game-improvement technology, feedback for our players' golf swings and impacts on the recruiting trail. Considering the success Coach Bowden and his teams achieved at UNC Wilmington, we're fortunate to have him join our staff.”

Bowden began his playing career at Georgia Tech as the only freshman to make the team's traveling squad during the 2006-07 season, helping the team to a team ACC co-championship. He transferred to Furman ahead of the 2008-09 season.

"I'm honored to join the Duke men's golf program," said Bowden. "Duke was the first school I visited during my collegiate recruiting process, so I already know that it aligns perfectly with my goal of working with a program known for both its athletic and academic prestige. I've had the chance to grow as a coach, both in the collegiate and professional ranks, and this role presents another opportunity that gets me excited to wake up each morning and get to work."

XAVIER

Vice President for Institutional Strategy and Director of Athletics Greg Christopher announced the hiring of Stephanie Young as the new Xavier women's golf coach on Wednesday. Young brings over 20 years of coaching experience to Xavier.

"Stephanie is one of the most dedicated, thoughtful and competitive coaches I've worked with," said Christopher. "She brings two decades of success on and off the golf course to Cincinnati. We look forward to her continuing the success of our six-time Big East defending champions."

Young joins the Musketeers after four seasons (2022-25) at Idaho. She led the Vandals to two tournament titles and four runner-up finishes, while posting a team scoring average under 300 three times. Young had 12 golfers earn all-conference honors, 15 golfers named WGCA Academic All-American Scholars and three golfers earn individual medalist honors.

"I am honored to be named the next head women's golf coach at Xavier University," said Young. "I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to Greg Christopher and Susan Lipnickey for their trust and support. I am grateful for this incredible opportunity and very excited to work with this fantastic group of student-athletes, be a part of the Xavier athletic department and join the campus community."

Prior to Idaho, Young spent 16 seasons at Bowling Green (2006-21). Young led the team to a program record 12 tournament titles to go along with 12 runner-up finishes. The Falcons had 126 individual top-10 finishes and 11 individual tournament champions.

July 22

AUSTIN PEAY

Austin Peay State University has named Jack Lindgren, who completed his collegiate playing career at Ohio Dominican last semester, the Governors' assistant men's golf coach.

"I am extremely excited to have Jack join our program as our assistant coach," said head coach Easton Key. "His knowledge of the game and personal experience as a college golfer will bring great value to our team!"

Before his time at Ohio Dominican, Lindgren attended West Virginia, where he spent time as the Vice President and President of the WVU Club Golf. Lindgren began his collegiate career at Denison University, where he competed on the men's golf team during the 2019-20 season.

July 21

NORTH TEXAS

North Texas women’s golf has named Marcus Willey a the teams assistant coach.

Willey joins the Mean Green after spending the past two seasons as the men's and women's head coach at Southwestern College in Winfield, Kansas, where he was named the KCAC Women's Coach of the Year this past season.

A native of Abilene, Kansas, Willey played collegiately at Fort Hays State in Hays, Kan. Willey finished his playing career in 2021. After his playing career, he served for two seasons at Fort Hays State as a graduate assistant coach.

"I'm very excited to add Marcus to our coaching staff," Akers said. "The top priority with this hire was to get a coach with a similar personality to most of our players. I like to recruit calm players that keep their emotions in check during competition. Golf takes such a long time to play that getting upset or too excited typically doesn't help over the long haul. Marcus also has a very good work ethic. I have trust that he will be an instant asset to our program and help us get back to the NCAA postseason."

BEMIDJI STATE / NORTH DAKOTA STATE

Ekren Miller has resigned his position as head coach of the Bemidji State University Men's Golf after 16 seasons to accept the head coaching position of the North Dakota State University. Miller accepts the position of men's golf head coach at North Dakota State following the retirement of 12-year Bison head coach Steve Kennedy.  

Miller took the reins of the Bemidji State Men's Golf team on August 21, 2010. In his first head coaching position, the former Beaver men's golfer led the Beavers to a Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference championship, two trips to the NCAA DII Regional Tournaments and was named the NSIC Coach of the year in 2023.

JULY 14

DEPAUL

DePaul has announced the hiring of Ryan Jamison as head men’s golf coach.

Jamison, who played his college golf at DePaul graduate, returns to his alma mater with 15 years of coaching experience and five seasons as a professional caddie on the PGA Tour.

"We are thrilled to welcome Ryan Jamison back home to DePaul as our new men's golf head coach," said Vice President and Director of Athletics Dwayne Peevy. "As an alumnus, championship-level coach and current PGA Tour caddie, Ryan brings a unique blend of elite experience and Blue Demon pride. He embodies the three qualities I value most in a leader – work ethic, passion and being a great teammate. I'm confident he will elevate our program and make an immediate impact on our student-athletes both on and off the course."

Jamison most recently spent the past five years as a PGA Tour caddie for Akshay Bhatia, Quade Cummins, Isaiah Salinda, Justin Suh and Brandon Wu.

"I'm incredibly honored and excited to return to my alma mater and lead the DePaul golf program," said Jamison. "This university holds a special place in my heart and I'm deeply grateful to DeWayne Peevy, Peter Tombasco and the search committee for their belief in me and this opportunity. After my time as a caddie, I'm thrilled to bring that experience back into coaching and help grow a program I care so deeply about. I can't wait to get started and build something special with our student-athletes and this wonderful University."Jamison previously served three seasons as head coach at Florida Atlantic. Prior to FAU, Jamison spent two seasons at Stanford, helping the Cardinal reach back-to-back NCAA Men's Golf Championship Finals. Jamison's first head coaching role came at Nova Southeastern University, where he led the program to the 2015 NCAA Division II National Championship. He was named the 2015 Division II Dave Williams National Coach of the Year.

He began his coaching career as an assistant at Nova Southeastern before returning to DePaul for two seasons as an assistant coach, helping the Blue Demons achieve their highest Big East Conference finish at the time in 2012.

DENVER

The University of Denver Athletic Department has finalized multi-year contract extensions for four of its head coaches

Among those coaches is women’s golf coach Martha Richards.

Richards is a four-time Summit League Women's Golf Coach of the Year after guiding the Pios to their fourth-straight Summit League Championship in April. In Richards' four seasons with the Pios, Denver has also claimed the individual conference championship in all four years.

ILLINOIS STATE

Following three consecutive Missouri Valley Conference Coach of the Year honors, Illinois State head men's golf coach Ray Kralis has signed a three-year contract extension.

Kralis took over the the men's golf program just prior to the start of the 2005 spring season and since he has helped lead ISU to four MVC Tournament crowns (2005, 2007, 2023, and 2025) while earning MVC Coach of the Year honors in 2007, 2019, 2023, 2024, and 2025. He was also the head women's golf coach at ISU from 2000 through the 2007 season, and he was twice named Coach of the Year (2003, and 2005) while leading the Redbirds to a pair of MVC titles (2004 and 2005).

"Ray Kralis has been the face of men's golf at Illinois State for over 20 years," said Illinois State Director of Athletics Dr. Jeri Beggs.  "From his time as a student-athlete to serving as head coach for the past 21 seasons, Ray's commitment to our men's golf program has been incredible. The accomplishments of the team and the relationships Ray has built with our biggest supporters has made men's golf a model for how to build a successful program. I'm thrilled to announce that we have extended his contract for three more years and I'm eager to see how far we can take men's golf in the future."

TEXAS

Texas women's golf head coach Laura Ianello has announced the addition of Mikayla Tatman as Assistant Coach/Director of Operations. 

Tatman spent the last two seasons at Arizona State and during the 2024-25 season was promoted to Associate Head Coach. 

"I am thrilled to announce the hiring of Mikayla Tatman as our new Assistant Coach," Texas head coach Laura Ianello said." "Mikayla brings a wealth of experience and a championship pedigree to our program, having competed and coached at elite levels, including at Arizona State University and The University of Tulsa. With seven years of coaching experience, she is a seasoned and respected professional in collegiate golf."

"In her new role, Mikayla will oversee both coaching responsibilities and the Director of Operations, helping to ensure our program runs smoothly on and off the course," Ianello added. "Her experience, energy, and commitment to excellence will elevate our team culture and help us continue recruiting the best talent from around the world."

Tatman joined Arizona State after spending the previous three seasons as an assistant coach at Tulsa. Before her stint at Tulsa, Tatman spent two years as an assistant coach at Denver. Tatman played collegiately at Colorado State from 2011-16.

CHARLESTON SOUTHERN

Charleston Southern named Loritz "Scooter" Clark  as the Head Coach for Men's and Women's Golf earlier this year. He will be entering his first season with the Buccaneers in the 2025-2026 season.  

Clark joined the Buccaneers after spending the two years as the Director of Golf at North Carolina A&T from 2023-2025 and before that, working for the PGA of America as the Director of Collegiate Championships. Clark also has collegiate coaching experience as Bethune-Cookman's Director of Intercollegiate Golf from 2010-2016.  

Clark started his collegiate career in 1987 at Southern. His final three years of collegiate golf were spent at the University of Maryland after transferring. Clark has been a Class A PGA Professional since 2009. He graduated from Maryland with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice.  

July 9

SAN FRANCISCO

The University of San Francisco has announced Beth Allen as the women’s golf coaching staff ahead of the 2025-26 season. "After a few meetings with Beth, it is obvious that she loves coaching and will be a fantastic addition to the team," head coach Sara Doell said. "She comes to us with a wealth of knowledge and experience from both her competitive playing and coaching careers. I am excited to have her as a part of the family." Allen most recently served as the head coach of the women's golf team at the Academy of Art. Before beginning her coaching career, Allen spent 17 years as a touring professional, competing on both the LPGA and Ladies European Tour (LET). She competed in 15 major championships, recorded three tournament victories during her career, and became the first American to win the LET Order of Merit in 2016. Allen played her college golf at Cal State Fullerton and was a two-time Big West Conference champion, the 2004 Big West Player of the Year and an All-American.

July 7

CAMPBELL

Campbell University Athletics Director Hannah Bazemore announced that John Crooks has been named Director of Golf/Head Women’s Coach, while longtime assistant Matt Moot has been promoted to Head Men’s Golf Coach.  In addition, Valeria Patino has been elevated to Associate Head Women’s Golf Coach.

“Coach Crooks is an institution in collegiate golf, an even better person, and we are so lucky to have him continue to lead our golf programs,” said Bazemore.  “His leadership, dedication to our student-athletes and Campbell University, and wealth of knowledge are all invaluable. Coach Crooks has also developed incredible coaches, including Matt Moot and Valeria Patino, and I can’t wait to see them, and our great golf programs continue to grow.”

Moot enters his eighth season on the Fighting Camel staff and was named Associate Head Men’s Golf coach in August 2023. 

The 2025-26 season marks Crooks’ 36th year on the Campbell Golf staff and first as Director of Golf.  He has served as head women’s coach since 1991 and was the head men’s coach for 35 years from 1990-2025. Crooks was inducted into the National Golf Coaches Association Hall of Fame in January 2006.  He was inducted into the Campbell Athletics Hall of Fame in January 2025.

Crooks is the third longest tenured active Division I women’s head coach.  Before he handed off the men’s head coaching responsibilities to Moot, Crooks’ tenure was the fifth-longest among active D1 men’s head coaches.

No one who has coached both men’s and women’s golf at the Division I level has won more combined tournaments than Crooks.  His 100 women’s coaching victories stand second all-time, while he stands 10th on the all-time men’s Division I tournament coaching wins list with 62.

AUBURN

David Johnson has joined the Auburn men’s golf program as an assistant coach. Johnson replaces longtime college golf coach Buddy Alexander, who retired from collegiate coaching following the 2024-25 season.

“I am incredibly thankful for the opportunity to join the Auburn family and be part of such a great program,” Johnson said. "It will be an honor to work alongside two of the best coaches in college golf and to take over the role from coach Alexander, whose legacy will continue to impact our sport for the foreseeable future. Having the chance to coach the best players in college golf is truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. I believe my 20+ years of playing experience will bring a great dynamic to the program and assist me in building an authentic relationship with our student-athletes.”

Johnson played his college golf at UCF from 2007-09 when he was a two-time All-Conference USA selection and the 2008 C-USA Newcomer of the Year. Prior to UCF, Johnson played at Eastern Florida State College, where he won six tournaments en route to earning a pair of NJCAA All-America honors.

July 3

NEBRASKA

Head coach Breanne Hall has announced the addition of Allyssa Ferrell to the Nebraska women's golf coaching staff for the 2025-26 season.

Ferrell, who is from Edgerton, Wisconsin, played collegiately at Michigan State before a professional career on the Epson, Symetra and LPGA tours.

"Her vision, teaching expertise and genuine passion for the game align perfectly with our goals," Hall said. "I'm confident she'll play a key role in elevating the Nebraska women's golf program."

Ferrell, who was a two-time second-team All-Big Ten golfer at Michigan State (2013, 2014) was a member of the 2014 Big Ten All-Championship Team. She was later named the 2014 Michigan State Female Athlete of the Year.  She helped MSU to four straight NCAA Regional appearances and three trips to the NCAA Championship. As a senior in 2014, she tied for 10th individually at the NCAA Championship with a then-school-record four-round score of 283 (3 over).

“I am beyond excited to start my coaching career under the leadership of Coach Hall at the University of Nebraska," Ferrell said. "I am honored for the belief and trust that Coach Hall has in me and the opportunity to coach at a University that has strong community support for their student-athletes. I would like to thank my former college head coach, Stacy Slobodnik-Stoll, and assistant coach, Lorne Don, for the amazing examples of the impact coaches can have on student-athletes. I hope to have the lasting impact on my student-athletes that my coaches had on me.”

SOUTH FLORIDA

The University of South Florida has announced the addition of Payne Denman to the Bulls' coaching staff as an assistant coach.Denman joins USF after one year at Tennessee and two seasons as an assistant coach at Middle Tennessee State.

"We're thrilled to welcome Payne Denman  to the Bulls family," said head coach Steve Bradley. "He brings not only a strong track record of player development and recruiting, but also a unique perspective as a high-level amateur competitor himself. Our student-athletes will benefit tremendously from his experience on and off the course."

Denman played collegiately at Middle Tennessee from 2012–15 after beginning his career at Florida.

MIDDLE TENNESSEE

Former Blue Raider golfer Michael Barnard has been named assistant men's golf coach at Middle Tennessee. Barnard, who is from Hendersonville, Tenn., is a 2023 graduate of MTSU.

"I'm excited to welcome Michael back to the program and have him join our staff," said head coach Mark McEntire. "He was a tremendous player for us and will be an excellent mentor for our student athletes."

July 2

BRIDGEWATER COLLEGE

Bridgewater College has announced Nick Schlickenrieder as the Head Men's and Women's Golf Coach.

Schlickenrieder comes to Bridgewater after recently serving as a Graduate Assistant at James Madison University in Harrisonburg. Before joining the Dukes' staff, Schlickenrieder was a six-year member of the JMU men's golf team, including serving as a captain for the program. "I'm incredibly excited for the opportunity to contribute to Bridgewater College and be part of such a strong community," said Schlickenrieder.  "I can't wait to get started and begin building something special with our student-athletes."

Bridgewater College is an NCAA Div. III located in Massachusetts and competes in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference.

SANTA CLARA

Santa Clara has hired Jett Isoda as the program's new assistant women’s golf coach.

"I'm thrilled to welcome Jett to our team," said head coach Krystal Kelly. "I'm excited to have him bring his expertise, energy, and passion to help elevate our program. Jett's leadership and commitment to excellence are qualities we're confident will inspire both players and staff alike."Isoda, who is from Las Vegas, joins the Broncos' staff after serving one season at UTEP where he was an assistant coach for both the men's and women's Miner golf programs. Prior to his time in El Paso, Isoda served as a graduate assistant at his alma mater, Ottawa University Arizona.

CHATTANOOGA

Chattanooga head coach Colette Murray is looking for an assistant coach. Sarah Busey, who has been with the program since July of 2022 is stepping away from college golf coaching.

July 2

TENNESSEE

Tennessee announced the hiring of men's golf assistant coach Reece Britt on Wednesday.

The Maryville, Tennessee native played collegiate golf at Austin Peay, recording four top 25 finishes as a senior during the 2024-25 season.

Britt was also a five-year letterman at Webb School in Knoxville, Tennessee. He recorded three career top 10 finishes in TSSAA Division II State Championships, including finishing in eighth place as an eighth-grader in 2016.

"Reece recently completed an outstanding college career at Austin Peay before joining us in the coaching ranks," Tennessee head coach Brennan Webb said. "Reece brings an incredible level of enthusiasm and passion to the program that will be extremely beneficial to all of us.  His love for The Vols is unmatched and I can't wait to watch him grow in his new position."

Britt is the second assistant coach hired by Webb during the offseason. Former PGA Tour winner Derek Ernst was hired by the Vols in June.

-- Dan Harralson, Vols Wire

July 1

WESTERN MICHIGAN

Western Michigan has announced the hiring of Matt Zedrick as the new head coach of the Broncos' women's golf program.

Zedrick brings more than a decade of collegiate coaching experience to Kalamazoo - both as a head coach and assistant coach - most recently serving as Associate Head Coach at the University of Nebraska.

Prior to Nebraska, Zedrick served as an assistant coach at Chattanooga and spent six seasons as the head coach at Purdue Fort Wayne. He has also held coaching roles at Marshall University and Garden City Community College.

"I'm honored and humbled to take the reins to lead the Western Michigan Women's Golf program! It is an exciting time to join the Bronco family," said Zedrick. "I'm thrilled at the opportunity to help our players chase greatness on and off the golf course.”

UNC-ASHEVILLE

UNC Asheville Director of Athletics Janet R. Cone announced earlier this year the contract extensions for women's golf head coach Ross Cash.

Cash completed his third season at the helm of the women's golf program following the 2024-25 season. This past season, the Bulldogs advanced to match play at the Big South Conference Championship for the second time in program history. The Bulldogs collected seven postseason awards.

"It's an exciting time to be a part of the Bulldog family," said Cash. "This is an amazing and unique opportunity here in Asheville. I love my job, and we are building a winning team here and doing it the right way. I'd like to thank AD Cone and Chancellor van Noort for their vote of confidence and support for the program."

JUNE 30

TULSA

The University of Tulsa has named Brandon Wilkins as the head men's golf coach. The program that will restart competitive seasons in fall 2026.

"When the decision was made to reinstate the men's golf program, we set out on a national search for a coach who shares our values, who knows the game and the rising generation of stars and one who could quickly put our program into championship contention," said Director of Athletics Justin Moore. "Coach Wilkins has a passion for  golf, a commitment to developing student-athletes and a vision for the program that aligns perfectly with our goals. He is the right coach at the right time as Tulsa men's golf reemerges onto the national scene, and we are confident that Coach Wilkins will set the foundation for sustained success and inspire a new generation of excellence."

Wilkins comes to Tulsa after spending the past five seasons as associate head coach and director of recruiting at SMU.

Prior to to that, Wilkins spent two seasons at the University of Denver as an assistant coach. Wilkins began his coaching career at Abilene Christian.

Wilkins played two seasons of golf at McLennan Community College before transferring to Abilene Christian to complete his college career.

JUNE 30

SAMFORD

Samford has named Shane Warren as its head women's golf coach. Warren replaces Joe Davidson, who announced his retirement in April.

Warren comes to Samford after spending the last two seasons as an assistant women's golf coach at Tulane.

"We're excited to welcome Shane Warren to the Samford family as our new head women's golf coach," Director of Athletics Martin Newton. "His experience, leadership and vision for developing student-athletes make him a great fit for our program. We look forward to the impact he'll have both on and off the course."  Prior to his time at Tulane, Warren spent over a decade in the business world. His previous coaching experience includes serving as the assistant men's golf coach (2005-12) and assistant women's golf coach (2003-06) at LSU. Warren began his collegiate coaching career as an assistant coach at Alabama from 1999 to 2002.Before entering the college coaching world, Warren spent five years serving as a golf professional and instructor at various clubs around Florida and Alabama. 

June 27

SAN FRANCISCO

Sara Doell, head coach at the University of San Francisco women's golf team since 2017, has signed a three-year contract extension.

"The University of San Francisco is a beautifully diverse and unique place; I am incredibly grateful to be part of this community," Doell said. "Over the past eight years, I have coached talented and amazing young women who accomplish great things in the classroom, on the golf course, in the community, and beyond."

During her tenure, which began before the start of the 2017-18 campaign, Doell’s teams have won three tournaments, recorded 31 top-five finishes, produced seven individual title winners and sent an individual to the NCAA Regionals on three occasions.

June 26

DUKE

Bob Heintz has been hired as the next Duke men’s golf head coach

Heintz assumes the head coaching position following two seasons as associate head coach for the Duke men’s golf program, after starting as an assistant coach for the Blue Devils in February of 2017.

Prior to his arrival in Durham, Heintz served as head coach of the University of Pennsylvania men’s golf program from September of 2012 until February of 2017. He was named Ivy League Coach of the Year in 2015, after leading the Quakers to the team title in the Ivy League Championship.“I want to thank Nina King for placing her trust in me to lead this program,” said Heintz. “I’m also grateful to Jack Winters, Heather Ryan and Mike Sobb for their support during this process. It’s an honor to be named the next head coach of Duke men’s golf during this transformative time in college athletics, and I’m looking forward to helping our student-athletes find success in this new era, both on and off the course. I’m proud of what this program has accomplished during my time as assistant and associate head coach, and I’m excited to build on our success. Let’s go Duke!”Heintz played six full seasons on the PGA Tour, headlined by a second-place finish at the Reno-Tahoe Open in 2010, which combined with six top-10 and 15 top-25 finishes helped Heintz secure career earnings of more than $2.2 million as a PGA Tour member.Heintz played his college golf at Yale University, where he graduated in 1992 with a degree in economics. He is the only player in Ivy League history to win three consecutive Ivy League individual titles, accomplishing the feat from 1990-92, including a 13-shot victory in the final leg of the three-peat.

OREGON STATE

Sulman Raza has joined the Oregon State men's golf team as an assistant coach.

He comes to Corvallis after serving as an assistant coach at Tennessee State since 2023. Prior to that, he played professionally, turning pro in the summer of 2018.

 "We're thrilled to welcome Sulman to Oregon State and excited to have him as part of our program," head coach Jon Reehoorn said. "A national champion who grew up in Oregon, Sulman brings a passion and infectious personality for helping players grow on and off the course. He's been to the top in college golf and knows exactly what it takes to get there — his experience and perspective will be invaluable to our team."Raza was a member of the Oregon men's golf team, helping the Ducks advance to three consecutive NCAA Championship events. In 2016, Raza won the deciding match in Oregon's national championship by making the winning putt in match play versus Texas.

A Lithuanian native, he grew up in the United States. He competed at South Eugene High School and won the 2012 Oregon State Stat Prep Title.

MISSOURI

University of Missouri women's golf head coach Caroline Westrup Gaeta has announced  Francesco Guarneri as an assistant coach.

Guarneri, who is from Santiago, Chile, joins the Tigers after spending the previous two years at IMG Academy. Guarneri played college golf at Eastern Kentucky.

"I'm incredibly grateful for the opportunity to join Mizzou and contribute to the growth of these outstanding student-athletes," Guarneri said. "Helping them succeed, both in their game and in life, is what drives my passion for coaching."

UNIVERSITY of TEXAS RIO GRANDE VALLEY

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) Director of Golf Houston Moore has named Puthita Khuanrudee associate head women’s golf coach. Khuanrudee spent the last two seasons as an assistant coach at Lindsey Wilson College. Khuanrudee earned her second-straight Mid-South Conference Assistant Coach of the Year honor this past season by helping the men's team to an NAIA National Championship and guiding both the men's and women's teams to Mid-South Conference Championships. "I am excited to welcome Coach Khuanrudee to the Rio Grande Valley as our new associate head women's golf coach," Moore said. "We looked to find someone who had high character, is extremely competitive, and has a proven record of success and Coach Khuanrudee checks all of those boxes. She's a tremendous asset for us and I know she's going to do a great job of bringing a championship culture to our program." Khuanrudee played her college golf at Youngstown State (2018-2023), where she became the second player in program history to earn all-league honors four times while also adding three Horizon League All-Tournament honors.   "I am so excited to work with the ladies this upcoming season," Khuanrudee said. "After my first visit to UTRGV, I instantly fell in love with the campus and facilities. Stepping into a Division I coaching role is such a huge milestone for me, and I'm incredibly grateful for the opportunity. I want to send a huge shoutout to Coach Moore for believing in me and trusting me to help lead this amazing group."

June 19

LOYOLA-CHICAGO

Loyola Chicago announces Peter Pougnet as the head men's golf coach.

"We're thrilled to welcome Peter Pougnet as our new head men's golf coach," said Loyola-Chicago Athletic Director Steve Watson. "Peter brings a competitive edge and wealth of experience that will make a difference in our student-athletes' success on the course and in the classroom. We're excited to see the future of the program under his leadership."

Most recently, Pougnet served as an assistant coach at Kentucky during the 2024-25 season.

Pougnet got his start in Chicago, leading the Roosevelt men's golf squad from 2014 to 2022. He was tabbed the CCAC Coach of the Year twice. Following his stint at Roosevelt, Pougnet served as the head men's and women's golf coach at Regis from 2022-24.

June 17

FRESNO STATE

Mary Ritchie has been named head coach at Fresno State.

Ritchie spent 11 seasons at UC Riverside. As the women's head coach, she led the Highlanders to their first Big West title in 2016, guided the program to six tournament wins, and coached five individual champions. In 2022, Ritchie was elevated to Director of Golf and named head coach of both the men's and women's programs. She had previously served as interim head coach for the men's team in the fall of 2015, leading the Highlanders to their first Big West title since 2005

"We're absolutely thrilled to welcome Mary to Fresno," said Director of Athletics Garrett Klassy. "She brings a proven track record of building championship-caliber teams and a fierce commitment to student-athlete development—on the course, in the classroom, and within the community. As we transition into the Pac‑12, Mary's energy, vision, and culture-first approach will be pivotal in elevating Bulldog women's golf to new heights. We expect her to lead this program to sustained success, and we couldn't be more confident in her ability to do so."

Ritchie, who played her college golf at UAB, was named LPGA Western Section Coach of the Year in 2015, 2016, and 2018, and earned LPGA National Coach of the Year following the 2015–16 season.

"I'm honored and grateful to Director of Athletics Garrett Klassy for the opportunity to lead the Fresno State Women's Golf Team," said Ritchie. "I felt an immediate connection when I visited campus. Bulldog passion and dedication to student-athlete success was palpable - from the athletics staff to the Fresno community. With the transition to the Pac-12 ahead, the timing couldn't be better to elevate this program, build champions, and pursue postseason success."

ORAL ROBERTS

Oral Roberts head coach Lance Watson and Athletic Director Tim Johnson have announced the promotion of Tim Braaten  to associate head coach of the golf program.Braaten recently completed his fourth season as an assistant coach for the Golden Eagle men's and women's golf teams."Coach Braaten's promotion is incredibly well-deserved," said Head Coach Lance Watson. "Over the past four years, he has been a vital part of our program's growth and success. His relentless work ethic and unwavering commitment to recruiting top-tier student-athletes have helped elevate ORU Golf to new heights. With his continued leadership, the future of our program is exceptionally bright."

June 16

HOUSTON

Cabe Waters has joined the University of Houston Women's Golf program as associate head coach, coach Lydia Lasprilla announced Monday. In that role, he will assist Lasprilla in all aspects of the program. An award-winning student-athlete at Limestone University, Waters joined the Cougars after previous stints at Missouri (2023-25), Georgia Southern (2021-23) and Limestone (2017-21). Waters joins a Houston program which has advanced to NCAA Regional play in each of the last four seasons under Lasprilla's leadership and earned a school-record-best sixth-place finish at the NCAA Columbus Regional in May. The Cougars also tied a school record with three team tournament titles in 2024-25 with Moa Svedenskiold becoming only the second student-athlete in program history to win multiple individual championships in a season. "Coach Lasprilla has created a championship culture, and that's something I am excited to be part of. As a coach, you want to compete at the highest level, and you can do that at the University of Houston. Houston provides a world-class environment for their golfers," Waters said. "I want to thank Coach Lasprilla for this opportunity, and I look forward to building relationships with our players. Once you establish that trust, the sky is the limit."

TENNESSEE

Following a season in which the Lady Vols posted eight top-five finishes and a 13th-place showing at the 2025 NCAA Women's Golf Championship, athletic director Danny White announced he extended Tennessee women's golf coach Diana Cantu's contract through the 2030 season.  

"The progress of our women's golf program under Diana's leadership has been exciting to witness," White said in a release. "The team returned to nationals for the first time since 2019, and the high-caliber student-athletes she has recruited and developed on Rocky Top position us well for continued success." 

In her fourth season at the helm of her alma mater, Cantu guided UT to its first NCAA Championship appearance since 2019 and helped the team advance to match play quarterfinals at the SEC Championships. Additionally, UT compiled an overall record of 109-62-4 and eclipsed the 100 head-to-head wins mark for the first time since 2019.  

June 12

NOTRE DAME

Notre Dame Director of Golf John Handrigan  announced the addition of Breanna Jenco as the next head women’s golf coach. 

“I am humbled and honored to be named the next head women’s golf coach of Notre Dame,” Jenco explained. “I am looking forward to representing such a prestigious university. Through the interview process it became clear that Notre Dame operates under values that I cherish in my own life. They prioritize both academics and sports while providing the resources necessary to be competitive and successful with both.” 

Jenco, who is a six-time Big East Coach of the Year, graduated from Xavier in 2013 after a four-year playing career.  

June 11

OKLAHOMA STATE

Oklahoma State head women’s golf coach Annie Young announced the addition of Daniel Park as the program’s new associate head coach.

“I am thrilled to have Daniel join our coaching staff,” Young said. “He is one of the best in the business. We’re excited to have him and his family in Stillwater.”

Park helped coach Houston to three NCAA Regional appearances in four years, along with the two highest postseason finishes in program history.

Prior to Houston, Park spent three seasons at the University of Texas at San Antonio from 2018-21.

A former collegiate golfer at Alabama State, Park helped lead the Hornets to three consecutive Southwestern Athletic Conference championships from 2013-15.

GRAND CANYON

Grand Canyon has announced the hiring of Chelsea Carroll as assistant coach for the women's golf program. Carroll returns to the Lopes in the same role she held during the 2022-23 and 2023-24 seasons.

"I'm very pleased that Coach Carroll is returning to GCU," Nicoson said. "She is a national championship coach who shares the same vision I have as the head coach. We both want to do what it takes to get our program to a new level, one the program has never seen, all while doing things the right way. She adds to our desired culture and vision perfectly, and I can't wait to work alongside her."

Prior to GCU, Carroll spent three seasons as South Mountain Community College's women's golf coach in Phoenix. In addition, she was named interim head coach of the men's team during the 2021-22 season and made history, becoming the first female head coach to guide a men's team to a NJCAA national championship.

Carroll restarted the women's golf program at South Mountain prior to the start of the 2020 season.

Carroll played her college golf Rogers State in Claremore, Oklahoma.  She began her collegiate coaching career in the 2016-17 season as an assistant coach for her alma mater.

ARIZONA STATE

Arizona State assistant coach Mikayla Tatman is leaving her position with the Sun Devils. Tatman was hired in July of 2023 and spent the past two seasons at Arizona State.

Head coach Missy Farr-Kaye is looking to replace Tatman this summer.

June 10

CHARLOTTE

C.C. McMahan has been named the new Charlotte women's golf coach, athletic director Mike Hill announced Tuesday. McMahan, who has been with the 49ers since 2023 as an assistant coach, becomes the third head coach in program history.

"We are thrilled to elevate C.C. into the head coaching role," said Hill. "In her two seasons with the program, she has played a pivotal role in our recent success and has built great relationships in the community. I have the utmost confidence that this program will continue to grow under her leadership."

In just her second year in Charlotte, McMahan helped guide the Niners to a 99-45-4 record, the best single season mark in program history and the third winning season overall since the program's inception in 2017-18. Charlotte totaled eight top five finishes as a team this season, including a second-place finish in the American Athletic Conference Championship. Pinky Chaisilprungruang was named an All-American Honorable Mention by both Golfweek and the WGCA, while earning both AAC Player of the Year and Freshman of the Year honors. She was also named to the AAC All-Conference team along with Jette Schulze.

"I am honored to become the next head coach here at Charlotte," said McMahan. "After serving as the assistant coach these last two seasons, I have developed a deep appreciation for the culture, commitment, and character that define this team and Charlotte Athletics. This program means a lot to me, and I am grateful for the opportunity to continue serving in this new leadership role. I would like to thank Mike Hill, Eric Gross, Ryan Cabbage and the entire hiring committee. We are aligned in our vision for this program, and I am excited to get to work. I step into this role with a sense of responsibility and purpose. My approach will continue to be rooted in character, growth, and servant leadership. These values guide every aspect of my coaching philosophy. Together, we will strive to build on our strong foundation and elevate this program to new heights on the course, in the classroom, and in the community."

June 9

TENNESSEE

Former PGA Tour member Derek Ernst is set to join Tennessee's men's golf coaching staff as associate head coach, head coach Brennan Webb announced.

"I am very excited for Derek to begin his time here on Rocky Top," Webb said in a release. "His experience playing and winning at the highest levels of professional golf, with the best players in the world, will be an incredible asset for the players in our program.  

"Derek's contagious enthusiasm to pass on all he has learned to the players in our program struck me from our very first conversation. There really is no substitute for Derek's experience in our game and I can't wait for him to get started with the Vols."

Ernst comes to Rocky Top after a year on the Oklahoma State coaching staff, where he helped the Cowboys claim the 2025 NCAA Championship and Big 12 Championship titles. 

Over the course of his professional career, Ernst made 134 PGA Tour starts, earning more than $2.6 million and recording five top-25 finishes. His breakthrough came in 2013 when, in just his ninth career start, he won the Wells Fargo Championship in a playoff after entering the field as a Monday alternate.

June 6

OAKLAND UNIVERSITY

Oakland University has announced the hiring of Robert Pickett as the head coach of the men's golf program. He replaces Nick Pumford."I am happy to welcome Robby to the OU Athletics family and look forward to him leading the OU men's golf program!" said Oakland Director of Athletics Steve Waterfield. "During my conversation with Robby, his passion for the sport of golf and the vision he outlined for a program that provides opportunities for student-athletes to grow not only as golfers but as people made him the ideal person to build upon the solid, successful foundation that Nick Pumford established. I look forward to watching Robby lead the men's golf program and am excited to see what he and the OU men's golf student-athletes accomplish."Pickett spent the last two seasons (2023-25) as the assistant coach of the Abilene Christian University (ACU) men's golf team.

"I am excited to be named the next head men's golf coach at Oakland University and to be back in the Midwest," said Pickett. "I am grateful to both Steve Waterfield and Nick Pumford for believing in me and allowing me the opportunity to lead this group of young men. I was blown away by what the Oakland golf program has to offer its student-athletes and knew it was the place for me to continue my career in college golf. My goal is to serve our student-athletes and establish a culture where they are loved and challenged in pursuit of their goals. It will take hard work, determination, and resilience, but we will have fun, improve, and build lifelong relationships along the way."Before his time at ACU, Pickett served as head coach of both the men's and women's golf teams at Thomas More University during the 2022-23 season. He held the same role the previous year at Lake Erie College and also served as an assistant coach at Denison University and a graduate assistant at Ohio Dominican University.Pickett played his college golf at Allegheny College from 2013 to 2016. He was named the 2016 Allegheny Male Athlete of the Year, earned First-Team All-North Coast Athletic Conference honors and was selected for the 2016 NCAA Great Lakes All-Region team.

June 5

DUKE

After 16 years as the Duke men's golf head coach, Jamie Green will step down in order to pursue other opportunities.

"I want to thank Nina King for her leadership and Kevin White for trusting me as his first head coaching hire and giving me the opportunity to lead the Duke men's golf program," said Green. "Duke has been a dream school at which to work, especially because of the people. I owe a lifetime of gratitude to our players, their parents and the staff members that supported our fantastic student-athletes."

"The reason why I coach is to hear a student-athlete say, 'Thanks Coach, that helped.' I look forward to the next chapter in my life where I can continue to help people."

Green, who was named head coach of the Blue Devils' program in January of 2009, guided Duke to 15 NCAA Regional appearances and eight NCAA Championship berths, including two match-play semifinal appearances. He was named ACC Coach of the Year in 2013.

"We thank Coach Green for his dedication and leadership of the men's golf program," said Duke Vice President and King-Compton Families Director of Athletics Nina King. "We wish him all the best in his future endeavors."

Duke secured 33 team titles during Green's tenure, the most by a Duke head coach in program history. The Blue Devils won the ACC Tournament title in 2013 and 2017.

Green also served his second term on the NCAA Division I Men's Golf Committee as the first ACC member appointed to the committee in the last 30 years.

King has announced that Duke will begin a national search for the program's next head coach immediately.

DREXEL

Scott Yurgalevicz has been named the head men’s golf coach at Drexel. Yurgalevicz is a PGA Golf Instructor at Philadelphia Cricket Club and was a head coach at the Division I level for nearly a decade at La Salle."I am thrilled to name Scott Yurgalevicz the next head men's golf coach," said Drexel University Vice President, Director of Athletics and Recreation Maisha Kelly. "Scott's enthusiasm for this opportunity and continuing the success the program has had over the last decade are palpable. Scott's experience in NCAA Division I athletics, coupled with his Philadelphia roots, are terrific attributes as he transitions to lead the program into its next chapter."Yurgalevicz is a Class A PGA professional and has been at Philadelphia Cricket Club since 2019.

"I'm incredibly honored and excited to be named the head men's golf coach at Drexel University" said Yurgalevicz. "Coach Ben Feld has built a tremendous program rooted in excellence, discipline, and competitive success, and I'm truly grateful for the opportunity to carry that legacy forward. I look forward to working with the talented student-athletes here as we continue to raise the standard and lead the Dragons to new heights both on and off the course."The Torrington, Connecticut, native previously served as the head coach for both the men and the women at La Salle University from 2014 through 2024.

June 5

NORTH DAKOTA STATE

North Dakota State men's golf head coach Steve Kennedy has announced his retirement after leading the Bison program for 12 seasons. The LaMoure, North Dakota native and NDSU alum took over the program for the 2013-14 season. Under Kennedy, the Bison won the program's first Summit League Championship in 2018.

"I've had the privilege of coaching the Bison for the past 12 years," said Kennedy. "I've been very fortunate to have had the opportunity to coach so many great players and even better young men in our program." Prior to becoming the head coach of the Bison, Kennedy had a decorated high school coaching career, leading the Fargo South Bruins to 12 state championships in 18 years before becoming the first head coach at Fargo Davies in 2011. Kennedy is a five-time North Dakota Coach of the Year and was named National Coach of the Year in 2008. He coached nine state medalists and 21 future Division I players, including PGA Tour winner Tom Hoge. Kennedy was inducted into the Fargo South High School Hall of Fame in 2022 for his work as a Physics teacher and as the golf coach.

June 5

WESTERN MICHIGAN

Western Michigan University Vice President/Director of Athletics Dan Bartholomae has announced that Kim Moore  will not be retained as the head coach of the women's golf program. "We all thank Coach Moore for her years of service as head coach of our women's golf program and wish her well in her endeavors," Bartholomae said. "Coach Moore was instrumental in elevating the profile of our golf program and in the development of our facilities". A national search for the next head women's golf coach is underway.

June 3

OKLAHOMA STATE

Former Oklahoma State All-American Annie Young will return to Stillwater as head women’s golf coach, director of athletics Chad Weiberg announced.

Young, a 2005 OSU graduate, previously coached the Cowgirls from 2008-2011, guiding them to a Big 12 title and a pair of top-10 NCAA Championship finishes while coaching the program’s first individual national champion. She went on to lead programs at Cal State Northridge (2011-12), Colorado State (2012-18), and Tulsa (2018-24) before rejoining OSU last summer as an assistant coach.

“There was high-level interest in this job, which confirmed to me the position our program has nationally in women’s college golf. After many discussions with golf coaches around the country, former Cowgirl golfers, current players on the team and through conducting the interview process, it became clear that the best candidate for the job was already in Stillwater,” said Weiberg. “Our goal for Cowgirl Golf is to compete for championships, much like the Cowboy Golf program, and I’m convinced that Annie Young is the right leader to take the program to that level.”

Young, who is from Highland, Utah, was named AAC Coach of the Year in 2021 and 2024 while at Tulsa.

“With the recent renovation to Karsten, the men’s national championship, and Maja Stark’s big win at the U.S. Open, it’s an exciting time for Oklahoma State golf. I’m grateful to Chad Weiberg for giving me another opportunity to lead this program,” said Young. “I’ve grown as a head coach over the last 14 years and am eager to apply what I’ve learned. I look forward to reconnecting with Cowgirl alumni, engaging with the OSU community and building a championship culture that we can all be proud of."

May 29

BARRY UNIVERSITY

Barry University's Intercollegiate Athletics Department is looking for a head coach after Mark LeRoux announced he is resigning

Leroux took over the Barry women's golf program in the fall of 2023 after a long career as the head coach at Missouri.

May 28

CENTRAL ARKANSAS

We all expected this, right?

The University of Central Arkansas has named Josh Turnock as head men’s golf coach.

"I am excited to announce Josh Turnock as our head men's golf coach. Josh has served our men's golf program as a Student-Athlete, Graduate Assistant, Interim Head Coach, and now Head Coach," said UCA Athletic Director Matt Whiting. "Stepping in this spring on an interim basis, Josh did an outstanding job and led our program to our first Atlantic Sun Conference title in men's golf."

As an interim head coach, Turnock then led the team to its first NCAA Regional winning the ASUN and the league’s AQ. The Bears played in the NCAA Reno Regional for the program's first national postseason appearance as a Division I program.

Turnock played for four seasons as a member of the men's golf team, helping see the Bears move from the Southland to the ASUN. After finishing his playing career, the Manchester, England native stayed on as graduate assistant, and this season, took over at semester as interim head coach.

"I'm really thankful for the chance to stay on as head coach. UCA has been a big part of my life, and getting to lead this program – at the place where I played – means a lot to me," Turnock said. "We made some great progress this past season, and I'm excited to keep building on that with this group of guys."

May 27

MICHIGAN STATE

Former Michigan State women's golfer Leila Raines returns to her alma mater as an assistant coach. Raines, who played for the Spartans from 2021-24 and graduated from MSU last May, spent the 2024-25 season as an assistant coach at Grand Canyon University.

"We are thrilled to announce the hiring of Spartan Leila Raines as our assistant coach," said head coach Stacy Slobodnik-Stoll said. "Leila is an incredible and dynamic young woman who excelled at the highest level during her career at Michigan State, both in the classroom and on the golf course.  Leila will be a wonderful asset to our student-athletes and our program in many ways and we look forward to having her back with us in East Lansing."Raines, who is a native of Galena, Ohio, is the only Spartan to ever qualify for the NCAA Division I National Championship in all four years played, including once as an individual (2022) and three times with the team (2021, 2023-24).

May 24

RICE

Rice men’s golf coach Justin Emil is looking for an assistant coach.

James Lee, who has been the assistant coach since August of 2022, is resigning and moving on to a job outside of college golf.

May 23

LOYOLA UNIVERSITY-CHICAGO

Erik Hoops has resigned from his position as head coach at Loyola University-Chicago.

Hoops, who is a 2012 graduate of Loyola University Chicago and four-year letterwinner on the men's golf team, just finished his 11^th season as head coach.

“I want to thank Loyola, especially athletic director Steve Watson, for all their years investing in me both as a player and for the last eight years as a coach,” said Hoops. “I've loved my time here and it was one of the hardest decisions I've had to make to step away from coaching, but I am so proud of how we improved this program during my time. I left it better than I found it, it's time to hand it off to the next leader. Now, it's time for me to be a father- I'm very excited for that next chapter of my family's lives.”

FRESNO STATE

Fresno State women's golf coach Lisa Ferrero has announced she is exploring opportunities outside of Fresno State and will not return as the head coach of the program. "We appreciate Lisa's efforts during her time leading our program," said Director of Athletics Garrett Klassy.  "Our focus now is on identifying a championship-level head coach who will elevate Fresno State women's golf, prioritize the student-athlete experience, and compete for titles on and off the course."Ferrero led the Bulldogs for four seasons. Under her Ferrero, Fresno State achieved its best-ever finish at a Mountain West Championship, placing third in 2022. During her tenure, the Bulldogs set two program records and claimed two individual tournament titles.A national search for the next women's golf head coach at Fresno State will begin immediately.

TOLEDO

Ali Green has been hired as the women's golf coach at the University of Toledo.

A Cincinnati, Ohio native, Green is the fourth head coach in program history. She comes to Toledo after serving as an assistant women's golf coach for the last two years at Abilene Christian University, as well as serving as the head coach at the University of Dayton from 2021-23. 

"We are thrilled to welcome Ali back to Ohio as the leader of our women's golf program," said Vice President and Director of Athletics Bryan B. Blair. "As a former NCAA student-athlete, she knows what it takes to be successful on the course and has transferred that first-hand experience and knowledge to her players at each of her coaching stops. Ali has been successful at every stop in her career, and we are confident that the future of our women's golf program is in great hands." 

Prior to coaching college golf, Green spent five years at the helm of the Lakota East (Ohio) High School girls' golf program, where she won three state championships. Green played her college golf at Ashland University (Ohio) and graduated in 2016.

"I am so honored to receive the opportunity to lead a program like Toledo that has so many resources," Green said. "I want to thank Bryan Blair and his team for the opportunity and trust they have in me as a leader, and I will work every day to make the University of Toledo proud. Growing up in Ohio, I have always followed Toledo Women's Golf and am so proud to be their next head coach."  

Green is married to Robby Pickett, an assistant men's golf coach at Abilene Christian. 

"I would not be where I am today without the love and support from my husband and family," Green said. "We cannot wait to get to Toledo and begin this exciting journey." 

May 22

WASHINGTON

The University of Washington Director of Athletics Pat Chun has named Anna Temple the next head coach of the Washington women’s golf program. Temple has served as Associate Head Coach for the Huskies for the past three years, and succeeds Mary Lou Mulflur, who retired at the conclusion of the 2025 season after a Hall of Fame 42 years at Washington.

"We are excited to name Anna Temple as our next Women’s Golf Head Coach," said Chun. "Having served as Associate Head Coach for UW and with over a decade of Division I head coaching experience, Coach Temple is the exact fit to build on the history and tradition of UW Golf that Mary Lou Mulflur has established. Coach Temple has earned this opportunity to lead us into this next chapter of Washington Women’s Golf."

Temple spent 10 years as the head coach at UC Davis (2012-22) where she led the Aggies to three straight Big West championships in 2013, 2014, and 2015 and was named Big West Coach of the Year each of those three seasons. She also guided Davis to seven consecutive NCAA Championship appearances by a team or individual during her tenure.

Before her time at Davis, Temple served as the assistant women’s golf coach at Cal from 2008 to 2012.

Temple, who is from Berkeley, Calif. Played her collegiate golf at California, where she played three seasons after transferring from Wisconsin after her freshman year. Temple qualified four times for the U.S. Women’s Amateur Championship (2000-02, ’04).

May 21

OKLAHOMA STATE

Oklahoma State athletic director Chad Weiberg announced coach Greg Robertson would not return next season.

"We appreciate Greg's service over the past six years and wish him well in the future," Weiberg said in a release.

Annie Young will serve as interim head coach.

May 20

CHARLOTTE

Charlotte Women's Golf head coach Ryan Ashburn has announced she is stepping down after four years leading the program.

"I want to thank Ryan Ashburn  for her time at Charlotte," said Charlotte Athletic Director Mike Hill. "She has built a great culture for the women's golf program, and we are committed to continue building on the foundation to compete for championships in the search for our next head coach.

Ashburn led the Niners to a 99-45-4 record in 2024-25, the best single season record in program history and the third winning season overall since the program's inception in 2017-18. Charlotte totaled eight top five finishes as a team this season, including a second-place finish in the American Athletic Conference Championship.

"After an incredible journey with Charlotte Athletics, I've made the decision to step away from coaching," said Ashburn. "It has been an honor to lead the women's golf program and watch so many young players grow not only as golfers but as people.”

A national search for Ashburn's replacement will commence immediately.

May 16

NOTRE DAME

Caroline Powers Ellis has resigned as the University of Notre Dame women’s golf head coach, as announced by the University Friday evening. 

“It has been an honor to lead the Notre Dame Women’s Golf Team these past three years,” Powers Ellis said as she reflected on her time at Notre Dame. “I am forever grateful for this university and for the players that I have been lucky to work with and learn from. 

I have made the decision to step away from coaching right now in order to be at home with my two sons more. I love coaching and helping young women, but am confident this is the right choice for our family right now.”

For the past three seasons, Powers Ellis has led the women’s program to success, including seven top-10 team finishes in 2024-25, finishing as high as third at the Pinetree Women’s Collegiate in the spring of ‘25.

Powers Ellis led the team to 11 top-five team finishes during her tenure, including a pair of runners-up scores in 2024 and 2023, and an individual NCAA Regional Champion. In 2024, Powers Ellis guided Lauren Beaudreau to the NCAA Championships after the graduate senior earned a spot as an individual in the NCAA East Lansing Regional. There, Beaudreau registered a score of 204(-12) to earn the individual title and a berth in the NCAA Championships where she would go on to finish 64th overall behind a 224(+8) score. Her career at Notre Dame also included three individual tournament winners in Montgomery Ferreira (2022 Badger Invitational) and Beaudreau (2024 The Bruzzy & 2024 NCAA Regional).

May 15

NEBRASKA

Three-time Missouri Valley Conference Coach-of-the-Year Breanne Hall has been named the next head coach of the Nebraska women's golf program, Director of Athletics Troy Dannen announced on Thursday, May 15.

“We are thrilled to have Breanne Hall join us as the head coach of our women’s golf program,” Dannen said. “Breanne has built an impressive resume, first starting a program from the ground up at UNC Asheville, before raising the profile of Illinois State women’s golf to the top of the Missouri Valley Conference. She has great connections at all levels of the game and has a record of success recruiting student-athletes both throughout the United States and internationally. We look forward to Breanne’s leadership and exciting times ahead for Nebraska Women’s Golf!”

Hall, who won back-to-back MVC Coach of the Year honors at Illinois State the past two seasons, led the Redbirds to three NCAA Tournament appearances over the past four seasons at ISU. She was also the 2022 Missouri Valley Conference Coach of the Year.

N.C. STATE

NC State's McMurray Family Director of Athletics Boo Corrigan has announced Raleigh native Bo Andrews has been named the Wolfpack's head men's golf coach.

"I'm excited to welcome Bo back home to Raleigh as our new men's golf coach," said Corrigan. "We sought to hire someone with a proven record of success, that has tremendous leadership qualities and that also has extensive knowledge of our conference and state. Bo checks all of those boxes. He's a man of high character and I know he's going to do a great job of bringing a championship culture to our program."

Andrews, who graduated from the Ravenscroft School in Raleigh, has spent the last seven seasons with the University of Tennessee men's golf program.

He was promoted to associate head coach ahead of the 2024-25 season after spending his first six years in Knoxville as assistant coach.

"I'm humbled and honored to be named the head men's golf coach at NC State," said Andrews. "This university has played such a meaningful role in my life, and it's a dream come true to return in this capacity. I'm excited to build on the strong tradition of Wolfpack Golf and to lead a group of talented student-athletes with passion, integrity, and a commitment to excellence. I can't wait to get started and contribute to the future success of NC State Golf."

May 13

ARKANSAS STATE

I always thought we would soon see Mike Hagen in the power leagues, maybe someday, but maybe not.

The Arkansas State Athletics Department has announced that head men's golf coach Mike Hagen has signed a new agreement that extends his contract to June 30, 2030. 

"Coach Hagen has led our men's golf program to conference championships, multiple postseason competitions and rewritten the program record book," said A-State Chancellor Dr. Todd Shields. "The success of the program is a direct reflection of the leadership Coach Hagen provides." 

With two individuals playing at NCAA Regionals this week, Hagen is wrapping up his 10th season at A-State having placed the Red Wolves in seven of the last eight NCAA postseason competitions. In the final national rankings each of Hagen's 10 seasons, A-State has ranked inside the top 100 and among the top five in the league. The Red Wolves have been a top four seed in the Sun Belt Conference Championships for nine consecutive seasons with no championship contested during the 2019-20 campaign due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

"I would like to thank Dr. Todd Shields, Dr. Brendan Kelly, the ASU Board of Trustees, and our entire administration for continuing to believe in the vision I have for this program," said Hagen. "I'm proud of what we've been able to accomplish the last 10 years and I'm looking forward to what we accomplish over the next five. My family and I enjoy being a part of this community and I'm looking forward to the next five years."  

Under Hagen's guidance, A-State has two conference titles (2018-19, 2023-24) and is A two-time Sun Belt Coach of the Year recipient.

Inducted into the NJCAA Golf Hall of Fame in 2014 and the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA) Hall of Fame in 2019, Hagen arrived at A-State after 10 seasons at Indian Hills Community College leading the Warriors to four NJCAA National Championships over a five-year span. Hagen received the NJCAA Coaches Legacy Award in 2025, recognizing the all-time winningest coaches in NJCAA history.

NORTHERN ILLINOIS

Andrew Frame is resigning his position as associate head coach for the men’s and women’s teams at Northern Illinois University.

Frame, wo played his college golf at NIU, was in his 11th year on NIU's staff.

May 5

DREXEL

A coach I always hoped to see move up to a higher level has decided to retire. Drexel head coach Ben Feld will step away from collegiate coaching after leading the Dragons for the last nine seasons."You don't have to dig far to see the competitive impact Ben Feld leadership has had on our men's golf program," said Vice President, Director of Athletics & Recreation Maisha Kelly. "The team has thrived, achieving top 100 rankings, finishing third or higher on several occasions in CAA championships, and maintaining a presence as one of the best golf programs in the City. Ben's passion for Drexel, having been a member of the men's golf team during his undergraduate years and even serving as a manager for the men's basketball team, permeated throughout his career.

Feld was named Drexel's head coach in May of 2016. He took over the program after serving as the team's interim coach prior to his promotion. Feld's teams have won 19 events since he took over."It has been the honor of a lifetime getting to lead my alma mater for the past nine seasons as its head coach," said Feld. "I'm incredibly proud of what we have built and accomplished, grateful for the relationships that have developed, and forever indebted to the student-athletes who poured their hearts and souls into our mission and represented our program with such integrity and class throughout the years. The timing is right for me to step away. As time has become more and more valuable, I found myself spread very thin. While Jess has remained endlessly open and supportive, I don't want to miss milestones or lose the opportunity to make memories with her and our daughter, Leila. I know I can no longer give the blood that this program requires and deserves. I firmly believe that the program's brightest days are ahead."There will be a national search for Drexel's next golf coach.

May 5

NORTH CAROLINA STATE

Press McPahul, who has served as head coach for the North Carolina State men's golf team for the past eight years, has announced that he will retire from college coaching at the conclusion of the season. McPhaul is coaching the team in NCAA postseason play.McPhaul played his college golf under head coach Richard Sykes from 1991-96, serving as Sykes' assistant from 1998-2000. He participated in three NCAA Championships (1993, 1995, 1996) and helped lead North Carolina State to an eighth-place finish in 1995 and a 1996 NCAA East Regional title. "I want to thank Press for all that he's done for NC State's men's golf program throughout his career," said Director of Athletics Boo Corrigan. "He's not only been a great coach, but a great leader of men and an integral part of our Wolfpack family. We wish him, Lynn and the family the best as they embark on this new chapter of their lives."Under McPhaul's guidance, NC State has appeared in six NCAA Regionals and advanced to the NCAA Championship twice. In his eight seasons as head coach at NC State, the Pack has won 16 tournament titles as a team and golfers have won 15 individual titles.

"Being a coach at NC State is a dream come true. Following in the footsteps of my coach, mentor and friend Richard Sykes while representing Wolfpack Athletics these past eight years has been an honor," said McPhaul. "In light of changes in the college athletics landscape, I have evaluated what I want to do. This process has led me to the decision to pursue a new path personally.”Following his stint as an assistant coach for the Wolfpack, McPhaul served as head coach at Vanderbilt (2000-06) and then spent 11 seasons as head coach at East Carolina.A national search for NC State's next head coach will begin immediately.

April 29

AUSTIN PEAY

Austin Peay State University is looking for an assistant coach for their men's golf program. 

Current assistant coach Landon Cottrell is resigning to pursue a professional golf career. Cottrell was named as an assistant coach for the men's program in June 2024. 

Austin Peay competes in the Atlantic-Sun Conference and is located in Clarksville, Tenn.

DREXEL

Drexel coach Ben Feld is stepping away from collegiate coaching after leading the Dragons for the last nine seasons.

Feld was named Drexel's head coach in May of 2016. He took over the program after serving as the team's interim head coach prior to his promotion. Feld has taken the program to a new level over the past few seasons as the Dragons have become one of the top programs in the CAA. This spring, the Dragons had their best finish ever at the 2025 CAA Championships. Drexel came from behind to force a playoff and narrowly missed winning the school's first championship in the sport. Drexel has had five top-three finishes at the CAA Championships under Feld's guidance. The Dragons have finished second on two occasions and third three times.

Feld's teams have won 19 events since he took over as head coach, including five City 6 Championships. He has had eight players named to All-CAA teams and has had seven CAA All-Tournament team selections in his tenure. His 2023-24 team had arguably the best run in school history. Feld's team won all four of their events, and the Dragons were the only team in all of Division I to go undefeated in the fall season. His players have gone on to play in three major championships, two PGA Tour events, and countless events on the Korn Ferry and PGA Americas Tour. Feld played four years of golf at Drexel and was a two-time captain. He graduated in 2013 and also earned a master's degree from the University in 2016.

April 22

EAST TENNESSEE STATE

The East Tennessee State golf program is looking for an assistant coach to serve the men's and women's golf teams.

Current assistant coach Blake Watson is resigning and taking a job outside of golf. Watson was named as an assistant coach for both the men’s and women’s golf programs in August 2023.

April 4

KNOX COLLEGE

Knox College in Galesburg, Illinois, is looking for a head men's golf coach. Brady Kreiter, who said he will finish the season with the team, has decided to step away to pursue a different career. It will be a 12-month position with an anticipated start date of July 2025.

The Prairie Fire men's golf team competes at the NCAA Division III level and has claimed 20 conference championships since 1982. In 2020, Knox joined the SLIAC.

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March 17

NEBRASKA

Nebraska women's golf coach Jeanne Sutherland has announced her retirement, effective at the end of the 2024-25 season.

Sutherland, who is completing her third season as the head coach at Nebraska after spending her first season at Nebraska as associate head coach in 2021-22

“I want to thank Jeanne Sutherland  for her leadership of our women’s golf program and her contributions to the University of Nebraska,” Athletic Director Troy Dannen said. “Jeanne has had an outstanding record throughout her college coaching career, both here at Nebraska and at her previous schools. We look forward to our team finishing the season strong and wish Jeanne all the best in her retirement. We will begin the search for our next Nebraska Women’s Golf coach immediately.”

Sutherland came to Nebraska after spending 10 seasons (2011-21) as the head coach at SMU. She previously spent 15 seasons as the head coach at Texas A&M (1992-2007). She has led 19 teams to NCAA Regional qualification during her award-winning career.

“I’m very lucky to have been a coach for 32 years,” Sutherland said. “Some days are tough, but even those are well worth it when you’re with wonderful women who want to play their best and pull together as a team. There’s a lot that I’ll miss about coaching, but number one is getting the opportunity to spend time with motivated players and watch them learn and mature. With that being said, we still have one third of our season left to play some great golf, so I’m all in on a strong finish.”

Sutherland is a four-time conference coach of the year at Texas A&M (3 Big 12, 1 Southwest Conference). She led 13 Texas A&M teams to NCAA Regional play, including four NCAA Championship appearances in 1997 (17th), 2004 (24th), 2005 (22nd) and 2006 (19th). Sutherland coached SMU to five straight NCAA bids (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017).

January 15

LONG BEACH STATE

Long Beach State men’s golf head coach Rob Murray is in search of an assistant coach. The position is a 10-month position.

Marc Gerst is leaving the program to return golf course management business. Gerst was in his second season with the 49ers golf program.

January 14

EASTERN KENTUCKY

Eastern Kentucky University has named Pat Stephens the new head coach of the Colonels' men's golf program as announced by Vice President and Director of Athletics, Kyle Moats. Stephens replaces Justin Tereshko, who was relieved of duties in December.

Stephens is a member of the EKU Athletics Hall of Fame both as a player and as a coach having led the men's golf program for 21 years from 1997-2018.  "I am excited to welcome back coach Stephens to Richmond," said Moats. "He was my first call when we had the opening. His track record of success throughout his career, knowledge of our program and area, and eagerness to come back and lead the program makes him the perfect fit to lead EKU men's golf." Most recently, Stephens was the head coach of Texas A&M- Corpus Christi's women's golf team from January 2022 through June 2024. Stephens was the Ohio Valley Conference coach of the year in 2006, 2008, 2015 and 2017.

SAN JOSE STATE

San Jose State is in search of an associate head coach. Kortnie Barrett has been in the position for 4 years and plans to remain on staff until this position is filled.

“It is really a great opportunity for the right person. I’m super optimistic about the future of San Jose State golf,” said head coach Dana Dormann.

January 8

EMORY

The Emory men's golf program has announced Sarah Butler as assistant coach. Butler comes to Emory with two decades of experience in collegiate and professional golf, most recently serving as a caddie on the LPGA Tour. Sjoberg cited her wealth of experience being a welcome addition to the men's golf program. "We are excited for Sarah to join us this spring," Emory head coach John Sjoberg said. "She brings great experience caddying on the LPGA tour and has several years of college coaching. Having a tour win and 5 years of caddying for some of the best in the world, she will bring a wealth of knowledge to our program. She will be a great asset to our guys both on and off the course. We are looking forward to getting started this spring." Since joining the tour as a caddie in 2021, Butler has been on the bag for the likes of Lindy Duncan, Cydney Clanton, Katherine Kirk, Sarah Jane Smith, Joy Chou, Kristy McPherson, Elizabeth Szokol, and most recently Sarah Kemp. Butler helped Szokol navigate the course at Midland Country Club in the Dow Great Lakes Invitational in July 2023, where the two made a trip to the winner's circle. Prior to her time as a caddie on the LPGA, Butler served as an Assistant Coach for the women's golf teams at Old Dominion, Iowa State, and Colorado State.

"I'm very excited to join Emory University as the assistant men's golf coach," Butler said. "I'd like to thank John Sjoberg and Keiko Price for their help throughout the process. Emory Athletics has a longstanding history of success, and I look forward to bringing my experiences to the team!"

Butler spent four years playing professionally from 2007-10 before joining the coaching ranks, competing in the CN Canadian Women's Tour where she posted multiple top-10 finishes. She played collegiately at the University of Minnesota, serving as a co-captain during her junior and senior seasons.

January 7

BAYLOR

Baylor men's golf coach Mike McGraw has announced the addition of Ryan Murphy to the coaching staff.

Murphy spent 10 years as the head women’s coach at the University of Texas after spending six years as an assistant for John Fields and the Texas men's program.

"We are thrilled that Ryan will join our staff," he said. "His experience and expertise will benefit our players greatly, while Coach [Jeremy] Alcorn and I are also looking forward to learning from Ryan. This is a big move for our program."

Murphy is the 2022 Big 12 Women's Golf Coach of the Year helped Texas to five Big 12 titles in his 10 seasons at the helm, highlighted by three-straight from 2017-19.

His first head-coaching job came in 2005 when he was at the helm of the St. Edwards Hilltoppers for three seasons. Murphy began his career as an assistant coach at his alma mater, New Mexico, from 2001-05.