Ryan Blagg, who was a member of Greg Priest's 1998 NJCAA national champion team at Tyler Junior College, is in his first season as an assistant coach for the men's golf program.
Blagg spent two seasons at Houston Baptist, where he helped the women's program capture its second- and third-straight Great West Conference championships. In 2011, he guided the Great West Conference individual medalist, player of the year and four other all-conference selections.
Prior to Houston Baptist, Blagg served as the Head Rules Official and then the Tournament Director for The Gateway Tour. He played professionally for six years on the Adams, Hooters and Nationwide Tours, recording multiple top-five finishes.
THE BLAGG FILE
RYAN BLAGG
College
Arkansas, 2002
Family
wife: Lindsay
COACHING EXPERIENCE
Year
School, Position
2010-12
Houston Baptist, assistant coach (men's and women's)
He played collegiately at Arkansas, where he graduated in 2002 with a bachelor's degree in communications. He was named to the SEC Honor Roll each of his three seasons in Fayetteville. He began his collegiate career at Tyler Junior College, where he played for Priest and led the team to the 1998 NJCAA National Championship, earning All-American and Academic All-American honors. Blagg is married to the former Lindsay Marshall.