Golf Channel Feature on Dick McGuire
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that the Lobos announce the loss of former UNM golf coach Dick McGuire. A Mangum, Oklahoma native, McGuire passed away from widespread metastatic cancer on Friday evening, June 23. McGuire was UNM's men's golf coach from 1954-77.
McGuire graduated from Albuquerque High School in 1945 and enrolled at UNM. He became the Lobos' No. 1 golfer and a three-year letterman. He received his degree in Secondary Education in 1952.
Upon graduation, McGuire launched his coaching career at Highland High School where his golf teams posted a 28-3 match play record and won two state titles in his first two seasons.