Coach of the Year

LPGA Coach of the Year Award

In 1981, the LPGA established the LPGA Coach of the Year Award. This award is presented annually to a woman golf professional who is actively engaged in the teaching and/or coaching of golf at the college, university or high school level.

LPGA Coach of the Year Award is presented annually to an LPGA Professionals member who has demonstrated outstanding accomplishments related to coaching during the year.

Who is Eligible
The candidate must be a Class B, Class A, LPGA A-2, PGA A-2, Senior, Master Professional, or Life member in good standing who presently serves as a university, college or high school head coach at an accredited educational institution.

The member must have made significant contributions within the following areas:

• Overall performance in coaching, which may include recruiting, program development, instruction, tournament scheduling and organization, fundraising, academic achievement, and tournament performance.
• Service to and participation within her Section and the LPGA.
• Leadership and dedication in development of the student-athlete.
• Contributions to community and the golf industry.

Recipients