In the debut episode of College Golf Today in partnership with the Women’s Golf Coaches Association, host Kelly Okun speaks with Dan Brooks, Duke University’s women’s head golf coach for the last 43 years.
Together, they explore Coach Brooks’ journey into coaching, from his early career in the regular golf business to leading Duke to numerous championships. Coach Brooks shares insights on effective coaching, college recruitment strategies, the impact of NIL and transfer portals in golf, and his philosophy on handling student-athletes’ mental and physical challenges.
Coach Brooks ends the discussion advising new and aspiring coaches on what to look for in institutions when applying for assistant and head coach roles.
Chapters:
[00:26] Meet Dan Brooks: The Myth and Legend of Duke’s Women’s Golf Team
[00:57] Dan Brooks’ Coaching Journey
[04:01] College Golf Recruiting and Team Building Insights
[05:49] How Dan Brooks Supports His Players Turning Pro
[09:24] Ensuring Healthy Competition in College Golf
[10:37] NIL and Transfer Portal Impact in Women’s Golf
[13:26] Advice for Aspiring College Golf Coaches
