DePaul University Hires Ryan Jamison as Head Coach of Men's Golf

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DePaul University Athletics announced the hiring of Ryan Jamison as the new head coach of its men's golf program. A 2005 alumnus of DePaul, Jamison returns to his alma mater after 15 years of coaching experience, including five seasons as a professional caddie on the PGA Tour. Jamison brings a unique blend of elite experience and Blue Demon pride, having helped his recent PGA Tour caddie, Akshay Bhatia, win the 2024 Valero Texas Open. As a head coach, Jamison has led teams to national rankings, including his time at Florida Atlantic University, where he guided the program to its highest-ever national ranking in 2021.

Key Takeaways:

  • Ryan Jamison, a 2005 DePaul graduate, returns to his alma mater as the new head coach of men's golf after 15 years of coaching experience and five seasons as a PGA Tour caddie.
  • Jamison has a proven track record as a head coach, leading teams to national rankings, including Florida Atlantic University's highest-ever national ranking in 2021.
  • Prior to becoming a head coach, Jamison spent two seasons at Stanford University, helping the Cardinal reach back-to-back NCAA Men's Golf Championship Finals and coaching two All-Americans, including the No. 1-ranked amateur in the world and Ben Hogan Award winner, Maverick McNealy.
  • Jamison's first head coaching role was at Nova Southeastern University, where he led the program to the 2015 NCAA Division II National Championship and was named the 2015 Division II Dave Williams National Coach of the Year.
  • As a PGA Tour caddie, Jamison helped his recent caddie, Akshay Bhatia, win the 2024 Valero Texas Open and assisted his caddie, Joshua Suh, to the 2023 Korn Ferry Tour Championship win and Player of the Year award.

Statistics:

  • 15 years of coaching experience
  • 5 seasons as a professional caddie on the PGA Tour
  • 2 All-Americans coached at Stanford University
  • 12 All-Americans coached at Nova Southeastern University
  • 1 NCAA Division II National Championship at Nova Southeastern University
  • 1 PGA Tour win with caddie Akshay Bhatia at the 2024 Valero Texas Open
  • 1 Korn Ferry Tour Championship win and Player of the Year award with caddie Joshua Suh in 2023

Sources:

  • DePaul University Athletics (Source unavailable)
  • Ryan Jamison's biography
  • PGA Tour (Source unavailable)
  • Florida Atlantic University Athletics (Source unavailable)
  • Stanford University Athletics (Source unavailable)
  • Nova Southeastern University Athletics (Source unavailable)