University of Minnesota Athletics
Men's Golf
Larry Bobka
- Title:
- Volunteer Assistant Coach
The University of Minnesota men’s golf program has announced that Larry Bobka will join the coaching staff as a volunteer assistant coach. A 35-year golf-industry veteran, Bobka has extensive experience in golf instruction and equipment management.
“We are thrilled to have Larry come onboard to help with the development of our student athletes,” head coach Justin Smith said. “We want to build a program that trains at a PGA Tour level and Larry will help us do that in so many ways. Larry is one of the most respected putting instructors in golf and we are so fortunate to have him a part of our program.”
Bobka currently is a Master Club Fitter at 2nd Swing Golf, and the longtime Titleist Tour rep is well known in the golf industry. His experience includes serving as the Vice President of Golf Club Promotion and Golf Club Design Advisor at Titleist, where he was responsible for equipment needs of the professional tours, as well as collegiate and junior golf. Most notably, Bobka was trusted with designing and working on clubs for Tiger Woods. Bobka also gained experience as Vice President of Technical Services for UST Mamiya, where he oversaw the development of new graphite golf shafts and golf club design.
Beginning his career as the PGA Tour liaison for Wilson Sporting Goods, Bobka designed and developed new golf clubs and fitting systems, including for PGA Tour players. He also has been a golf course owner and golf professional.
“I’m thrilled to be a part of the men’s golf program,” said Bobka. “The opportunity to pass along my years of knowledge and experience to these players is truly an honor. Go Gophers!”
“We are thrilled to have Larry come onboard to help with the development of our student athletes,” head coach Justin Smith said. “We want to build a program that trains at a PGA Tour level and Larry will help us do that in so many ways. Larry is one of the most respected putting instructors in golf and we are so fortunate to have him a part of our program.”
Bobka currently is a Master Club Fitter at 2nd Swing Golf, and the longtime Titleist Tour rep is well known in the golf industry. His experience includes serving as the Vice President of Golf Club Promotion and Golf Club Design Advisor at Titleist, where he was responsible for equipment needs of the professional tours, as well as collegiate and junior golf. Most notably, Bobka was trusted with designing and working on clubs for Tiger Woods. Bobka also gained experience as Vice President of Technical Services for UST Mamiya, where he oversaw the development of new graphite golf shafts and golf club design.
Beginning his career as the PGA Tour liaison for Wilson Sporting Goods, Bobka designed and developed new golf clubs and fitting systems, including for PGA Tour players. He also has been a golf course owner and golf professional.
“I’m thrilled to be a part of the men’s golf program,” said Bobka. “The opportunity to pass along my years of knowledge and experience to these players is truly an honor. Go Gophers!”
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