College Golf Today: Inspiring Tomorrow's Coaches and Players

In this episode of College Golf Today, host Kelly Okun speaks with Rob Ferguson, the head women's golf coach at Marymount University. Rob began the Division 3 women's golf program 12 years ago and shares what he has learned about recruiting, practice and winning. His background as a PGA Professional also brings him a different perspective on how to best develop his players. Rob gives new and aspiring college coaches tips on how to add to their coaching compensation through their universities ...

In this episode of College Golf Today, host Kelly Okun speaks with Jay Goble, the head women's golf coach at Baylor University. Jay is credited with leading Baylor to 10 of its 11 NCAA Championship appearances and its first No. 1 ranking. He takes us behind the scenes of his coaching strategies, which include defining success with his players, course management, schedule expansion and an emphasis on qualifying. Jay also dives into the pros of the transfer portal and potential cons of the rost...

In this episode of College Golf Today, host Kelly Okun speaks with MaryJo "MJ" McCloskey, the head women's golf coach at George Fox University. MJ kicks us off by reflecting on her recent induction into the WGCA's Hall of Fame, surrounded by some of her team members. She started the women's golf program at George Fox from scratch 20 years ago, and they have stood on the NCAA podium 9 times - once as National Champions! Beyond sharing her love of being a Division 3 golf coach, MJ takes us thro...

In this episode of College Golf Today, host Kelly Okun speaks with Mikayla Ash, the assistant coach and director of operations of the women's golf team at Texas. Mikayla shares her coaching journey thus far. She emphasizes building trust with student-athletes by showing that you care, listening and getting to know them beyond their scores. Mikayla outlines her assistant coach and operations responsibilities, including practice planning, player support, travel, budgeting and recruiting. ...

In this episode of College Golf Today, host Kelly Okun speaks with Roger Yaffe, the recently retired Executive Director of the Women's Golf Coaches Association (WGCA). In the role for 26 years, Roger is credited for elevating women's college golf to where it is today. From quintupling the number of coaches in the organization to gaining more visibility through deals with partners like Golf Channel, women's golf has grown leaps and bounds during his tenure. Roger also shares his journey into t...