The University of Idaho announced the hiring of David Nuhn as the new head coach for the Vandal men’s golf program.
Nuhn, a 2010 Vandal graduate, will join the program as a coach after spending the previous five years earning a PGA of America certification and playing professionally as a member of the Pacific Northwest PGA.
“For most coaches, this would be their dream — to find a good position at their alma mater,” Nuhn said. “I feel blessed to have the opportunity to have a positive impact on a school and community that I care about as much as I do.”
Nuhn began his career at Lewis and Clark State College for his freshman year and earned first-team Frontier Conference recognition before transferring to Idaho in 2007.
Nuhn had his best career tournament finish as a runner-up at the Brandon Dunes Championship in 2010, and shot a career low round of 68 at the Del Walker Collegiate during his senior season.
After working as an assistant professional at the University of Idaho Golf Course, Nuhn said that familiarity with the players will help him as he starts his career with the Vandals.
“I know the kids,” Nuhn said. “I’ve been able to see them come in a grow.”
Nuhn said that one of his biggest goals this year is to help the golfers on his team as they transition into adults.
“You get a fulfillment seeing these kids grow on and off the golf course,” Nuhn said. “It’s something that I really enjoy.”
In addition to serving as an assistant professional at the golf course on campus, Nuhn has served as an assistant at Washington State the past two semesters.
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