The college golf landscape is experiencing a wave of new leadership as numerous programs have announced changes in their coaching staff for the upcoming season. From established powerhouse programs to those making their first foray into collegiate competition, schools across the country are bringing in fresh faces to guide their golf teams. These new hires include notable names such as Chan Metts at Appalachian State, Rory Weinfurther at Southern Illinois, and Rob Bradley at South Carolina, as well as many others poised to make a significant impact on their respective teams. With new visions and strategies, these coaches will be pivotal in shaping the future of collegiate golf. Here’s a summary of the college coach movements as the 2024-25 season gets underway:
Chan Metts has been hired as the head coach for Appalachian State women’s golf.
The Southern Illinois Women’s Golf program announced the hiring of Rory Weinfurther as the new Head Coach.
Jack Kennedy has been named head men’s golf coach at Colorado State.
Jalen Griffin, who has served as an assistant and associate coach for both the men’s and women’s golf programs at the University of San Francisco since 2019, has been elevated to head coach.
Logan Goulding has been named Texas Arlington’s men’s golf coach.
The University of West Georgia has announced Shannon Lipham as the men’s golf coach.
Kyle Gallo has been named head men’s golf coach at Eastern Connecticut State University.
Michael Wilson, a key member of California’s 2004 NCAA Men’s Golf Championship team, has been named the Alex and Marie Shipman Director of Men’s Golf.
Tyler Schmutz has been named head coach of the VCU Golf program.
Lehigh Athletics has announced that John Manos has been selected to lead the Lehigh women’s golf program.
The University of Tulsa has named Mike Roters as the head women’s golf coach.
Maryville Athletics (NCAA Division III) has hired former University of Tennessee head coach Jim Kelson to lead the Scots men’s golf program.
Oakland University has named Heather Fortushinak as their new head coach.
University of the Incarnate Word announced the hiring of Arcadio (Archie) Ramos Jr., as head women’s golf coach.
Evan Emerick has been hired as the head coach at San Diego.
Southern Mississippi announced the hiring of Colton Cowan as the head women’s golf coach earlier this summer.
East Central University (NCAA Division II) Athletic Director Matt Cole announced today that Todd Selders will take the reins of the reinstated Tiger men’s and women’s golf teams, marking a new chapter in the program’s history after an eight-year hiatus.
John Michael Cole has been named the head coach of the Georgia State men’s golf program.
Washington State named Kevin Tucker as the Cougars’ eighth women’s head golf coach.
Lauren Giesecke has been named head coach of the Middle Tennessee women’s golf program.
Evan Willams was hired as the first-ever coach of the Kenyon College women’s golf program.
Rice Vice President and Director of Athletics Tommy McClelland has announced that Joanne Berglund has been named Rice’s first-ever head women’s golf coach.
A highly respected coach nationally in college golf with elite recruiting experience, Giovana Maymon was named University of Arizona’s Women’s Golf Head Coach.
Andrew Sapp has been hired as head coach of the Purdue men’s golf program just days after Bradley was hired at South Carolina.
Eastern Michigan University Vice President/Director of Athletics Scott Wetherbee announced the hiring of Andy Walker as head coach of the men’s golf program today, June 12.
East Tennessee State University Athletic Director Dr. Richard Sander announced on Monday the hiring of Aaron O’Callaghan as ETSU men’s golf head coach.
Reigning NCAA Division II national champion Brent Nicoson has been named Grand Canyon’s new women’s golf head coach.
Rob Bradley, who led Purdue University’s men’s golf program to nine NCAA Regionals and four NCAA Championship appearances in 11 seasons from 2013-24, has been named men’s golf coach at the University of South Carolina.
UAB Director of Athletics Mark Ingram has named Iowa assistant Charlie Hoyle as the new head coach of the Blazer men’s golf program.
New Mexico Junior College has announce the hire of Gil Williams as the next head coach for the T-Bird men’s golf program.
Chris Adams has been named head coach at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi.
A national champion as both a player and head coach at the University of Arizona, Laura Ianello has been named Women’s Golf Head Coach at The University of Texas.
Sofie Aagaard has been named head coach at California.
University of South Florida has named Tampa native AJ Newell as head coach of USF women’s golf.
Former Georgia coach Josh Brewer is now the head coach of the Eastern Michigan women’s golf team.
Jake Amos, who guided East Tennessee State to four straight NCAA Championship appearances, has been named LSU’s head men’s golf coach.
University of Minnesota Athletics Director Mark Coyle announced today that Minnesota native and current Minnesota assistant coach Matt Higgins has been named head coach of the Minnesota women’s golf program.
Erika Brennan has been named the head women’s golf coach at the University of Georgia.
Austin Peay State University has named Easton Key its new head men’s golf coach.
Nathan Weant has been named the head men’s golf coach of the University of Louisiana Monroe.
Men:
LSU
ETSU
San Diego
Jacksonville State
Wagner
La Salle
South Carolina
Purdue
Rider
Belmont
Cal-Berkeley
LBSU
Colorado State
High Point
Morehouse
Wofford
Providence
San Francisco
Eastern Michigan
VCU
Georgia State
Austin Peay
High Point
UL-M
South Dakota
UA-B
Georgia State
UT-A
West Georgia
Limestone
Shorter
Georgia College
East Central
Tiffin
Lenoir Rhyne
Henderson
Indy
Rhodes
Sewanee
Guilford
LaGrange
Maryville
Ottawa
Benedictine
Spring Arbor
Columbia
New Mexico NJCAA
Women:
Arizona
Texas
Georgia
South Florida
Eastern Michigan
Minnesota
Augusta
Cal – Berkeley
Southern Illinois
Middle Tennessee
Lehigh
Western Illinois
Grand Canyon
Colorado
Rice
North Florida
Incarnate Word
Oakland
Southern Mississippi
Washington State
Tulsa
Wooster
Kenyon
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