Brad McMakin, head coach of the Arkansas men's golf team, has been honored as the NCAA Division I Golf Pride Grips Central Region Coach of the Year for the second time, as announced by the Golf Coaches Association of America. His leadership has propelled the Razorbacks to their 18th consecutive NCAA Regional and 27th NCAA Championship appearance, while associate head coach Gustavo Morantes was also recognized as a finalist for the Jan Strickland Outstanding Division I Assistant Coach Award. The Razorbacks achieved records, including a #1 seed for an NCAA Regional鈥攖heir first ever鈥攁nd finished 19th at the NCAA Championship, marking the 23rd top-20 finish for the program.

By the Numbers
  • 128-43-3 record (.744 winning percentage) during the season.
  • 19th place finish at the NCAA Championship, the 23rd top-20 finish in program history.
  • First time achieving a #1 seed at an NCAA Regional.
State of Play
  • McMakin has led the team to a program-high #6 seed entering NCAA Championships.
  • Achievement of 7 top-3 finishes out of 12 events played.
What's Next

McMakin's recognition highlights the potential for future success as the program continues to build on its strong performance and recruit top talent. The Razorbacks may aim for even higher achievements in forthcoming seasons, especially given the impressive foundation laid this past year.

Bottom Line

Arkansas men's golf is on an upward trajectory under McMakin's leadership, breaking records while establishing itself as a strong contender on the national stage. His recognition as Central Region Coach of the Year reinforces the quality of coaching and performance that could lead to even greater accolades in the future.