University of Minnesota Athletics
Tyler Stith Added to Golden Gopher Men's Golf Staff
9/1/2011 12:00:00 AM | Men's Golf
Sept. 1, 2011
The University of Minnesota and head men's golf coach John Carlson announced today the addition of Tyler Stith as assistant coach.
"Tyler Stith will be a huge asset to our program, as he has shown in his collegiate coaching experience to be one of the top recruiters and teachers of the game," Carlson said. "The passion for winning is alive in Tyler and he will help to ensure a great student-athlete experience for all of our players."
Stith has spent the past three and a half years as a men's assistant to head coach Mark Hankins at the University of Iowa, his alma mater. During that time, the Hawkeyes' national ranking improved from No. 155 to No. 9 last season. Iowa recorded a school-record 10th-place finish at the 2011 NCAA Championships, eclipsing a previous program-best 17th place finish at the 2009 NCAA Championships.
The Hawkeyes' performance in the classroom--including being named as a GCAA All-Academic team twice--has also been impressive.
In addition to on-course coaching duties, Stith developed a recruiting plan that helped bring to Iowa City, top ranked junior players from four different states. He also directed the Hawkeye Junior Golf Camp and maintained communication with the golf program's fans, donors, and alumni.
"I would like to thank Coach Carlson, Mr. Maturi, and Mr. Crum for the opportunity to be a part of the Gopher family," Stith said. "It's an honor to be associated with the strong tradition of Minnesota Men's Golf. I look forward to meeting our alumni and supporters within the community and across the country."
A scholarship player at Iowa, Stith was a four-year letterwinner and a team captain during his senior season. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Management Information Systems in 2002. His previous professional golf experiences include positions in operations and instruction.
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