TEMPE, Ariz. – Arizona State University has named the University of Washington's Matt Thurmond as the 14th head coach for the ASU's men's golf program, Vice President for University Athletics and Athletics Director Ray Anderson announced today.
"Matt Thurmond's background at Washington and his record of success is right in line with the direction we are headed with the men's golf program," Anderson said. "He embraces the concept of family and the success that community embeddedness can bring to a program. Beyond his ability to coach top-level talent, his skill at directing capital projects and fundraising within the golf community will prove invaluable in establishing the program's future home at Papago Golf Course.