College Golf Today: Inspiring Tomorrow's Coaches and Players

College Golf Today: Inspiring Tomorrow's Coaches and Players is a podcast in partnership with the Women's Golf Coaches Association (WGCA) and Fairway to Green.

Hosted by former Division 1 and professional golfer, Kelly Okun, these conversations with college coaches dive into the college golf's biggest topics today. We're talking best coaching and recruiting practices, current trends like NIL and sage advice for new and aspiring college coaches - all straight from the source.

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College Golf Today: Inspiring Tomorrow's Coaches and Players

Dan Brooks | Duke Women's Golf

January 31, 2026 • Kelly Okun, Fairway to Green, Women's Golf Coaches Association • Season 1 • Episode 1

In this episode of College Golf Today, 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.