Valeria Patino has been promoted to Head Coach of the Campbell University women's golf team, succeeding John Crooks, who remains as Director of Golf. Athletic Director Hannah Bazemore praised Patino's contributions since joining the staff, highlighting her coaching success and ability to maintain the program's legacy. Crooks, a renowned figure in collegiate golf, will support both golf programs through recruitment and player development while sharing his extensive knowledge with athletes and coaches.

By the Numbers
  • Patino helped the Camels achieve one postseason bid and two third-place finishes in the Coastal Athletic Conference in her first two years.
  • Crooks boasts 100 women's coaching victories, ranking second all-time in women's Division I golf.
State of Play
  • Patino has been integral in mentoring top golfers, including a CAA golfer of the year and multiple all-championship team members.
  • The 2026-27 season will mark Crooks' 37th year with Campbell Golf, reinforcing program stability during this transition.
What's Next

With Patino at the helm, the women's golf program will aim to build on its competitive successes and continue enhancing player performance and recruitment efforts under Crooks鈥� guidance.

Bottom Line

Patino's promotion signals a commitment to progress within the program while leveraging Crooks鈥� decades of experience to maximize the team's potential moving forward.