Press McPhaul Selected to Lead NC State Men’s Golf
6/13/2017 2:04:00 PM | Men's Golf
Former Wolfpack golfer becomes 10th coach to lead program since 1930
June 13, 2017
RALEIGH – Press McPhaul has been selected to lead the NC State men's golf program, Director of Athletics Debbie Yow announced on Tuesday. McPhaul comes to the Wolfpack after 11 seasons as the head coach of the East Carolina University (ECU) men's golf program.
McPhaul competed at NC State from 1991-96 and later served as an assistant under recently retired Richard Sykes from 1998-2000 before getting his first head coaching position at Vanderbilt.
"We are extremely excited that Press has chosen to come home and lead our men's golf program," said Yow. "His knowledge and love of NC State, and track record of building programs make him an ideal fit. (Deputy AD) Chris Boyer chaired a very strong search process, and we are thrilled with the outcome. We are proud to welcome Press, his wife Lynn, and their three daughters to the Wolfpack family."
Under McPhaul's leadership, the Pirates qualified for four NCAA Regionals (2011, 2012, 2015, 2016) and made one appearance in the NCAA Championships (2012). The NCAA Championships appearance in 2012 was the first in the history of the ECU men's golf program. Eleven ECU golfers have earned all-conference honors and the Pirates have won 12 tournament titles during his tenure, the most recent of which was a team victory at the 2016 Wolfpack Fall Intercollegiate at Lonnie Poole Golf Course in Raleigh.
"It's an honor and a privilege to return to Raleigh, to lead the NC State men's golf program, and succeed a Wolfpack legend in Richard Sykes, who I view as both a mentor and friend," said McPhaul. "I am grateful to Debbie for the opportunity to return home, and I look forward to the challenge ahead."
McPhaul's teams have placed a combined 81 players on the Conference USA and American Athletic Conference Honor Roll and have had 16 Cleveland Golf All-America Scholar Team honorees. ECU has been named a Cleveland Golf All-America Scholar Team seven times since 2009 and was the recipient of the C-USA Sport Academic Award in 2008, 2009, and 2010.
Prior to his time at ECU, McPhaul was the head coach at Vanderbilt from 2000-06. He led the Commodores to three consecutive NCAA Regional appearances and a pair of NCAA Championships appearances, including the program's first in 2003. He coached four All-Americans and three All-America Scholars while in Nashville.
Throughout his coaching career, McPhaul's former players have won more than $65 million in tournament earnings with 22 victories on the PGA Tour, Web.com Tour, and the PGA European Tour (Marc Turnesa and Carl Petterson of NC State; Brandt Snedeker, Luke List and Jon Curran of Vanderbilt; Harold Varner of ECU). They have combined for more than 75 major championship appearances.
A native of Sanford, N.C., McPhaul played college golf at NC State from 1991-96. A co-captain of the 1995-96 squad, he participated in three NCAA Championships (1993, 1995, 1996) and helped the Wolfpack to an eighth-place finish in 1995 and a 1996 NCAA East Regional title. He also served as an assistant coach for the Wolfpack from 1998-2000.
A member of the College Golf Fellowship National Advisory Board, McPhaul is married to the former Lynn May of Farmville, N.C., and the couple has three daughters: Anna, Emma, and Sarah Kate.
Press McPhaul File
Coaching Career
Playing Career
NC State, 1991-96; co-captain of the 1995-96 team.
NCAA Regional Appearances: 1993, 1995, 1996
NCAA Regional Championship: 1996
NCAA Championship Appearances: 1993, 1995, 1996
Family
Wife: Lynn May
Children: Anna, Emma, Sarah Kate
What They Are Saying About Press McPhaul...
"I am so happy for Press. He is one of the best in our profession and is as good at going to a player's heart as any coach I have seen. He
will do a terrific job in this new role." -Mike McGraw, Head Coach, Baylor
"During my time at ECU, Press was a big influence on my golf game. He helped me get closer to my ultimate goal of getting on the PGA Tour. But, he was an even bigger influence on my life. He helped me grow up and become a better person. I take that with me. It helps me on and off the course." – Former ECU golfer and PGA Tour member, Harold Varner III
"I am forever grateful to have had Press as my coach for my last three years at school. He instilled a great sense of work ethic both in the classroom and the golf course. He is a big reason why I have gone on to the PGA Tour. I will always cherish how honest and caring he was with me during my career." – Former Vanderbilt golfer and PGA Tour member, Brandt Snedeker.
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RALEIGH – Press McPhaul has been selected to lead the NC State men's golf program, Director of Athletics Debbie Yow announced on Tuesday. McPhaul comes to the Wolfpack after 11 seasons as the head coach of the East Carolina University (ECU) men's golf program.
McPhaul competed at NC State from 1991-96 and later served as an assistant under recently retired Richard Sykes from 1998-2000 before getting his first head coaching position at Vanderbilt.
"We are extremely excited that Press has chosen to come home and lead our men's golf program," said Yow. "His knowledge and love of NC State, and track record of building programs make him an ideal fit. (Deputy AD) Chris Boyer chaired a very strong search process, and we are thrilled with the outcome. We are proud to welcome Press, his wife Lynn, and their three daughters to the Wolfpack family."
Under McPhaul's leadership, the Pirates qualified for four NCAA Regionals (2011, 2012, 2015, 2016) and made one appearance in the NCAA Championships (2012). The NCAA Championships appearance in 2012 was the first in the history of the ECU men's golf program. Eleven ECU golfers have earned all-conference honors and the Pirates have won 12 tournament titles during his tenure, the most recent of which was a team victory at the 2016 Wolfpack Fall Intercollegiate at Lonnie Poole Golf Course in Raleigh.
"It's an honor and a privilege to return to Raleigh, to lead the NC State men's golf program, and succeed a Wolfpack legend in Richard Sykes, who I view as both a mentor and friend," said McPhaul. "I am grateful to Debbie for the opportunity to return home, and I look forward to the challenge ahead."
McPhaul's teams have placed a combined 81 players on the Conference USA and American Athletic Conference Honor Roll and have had 16 Cleveland Golf All-America Scholar Team honorees. ECU has been named a Cleveland Golf All-America Scholar Team seven times since 2009 and was the recipient of the C-USA Sport Academic Award in 2008, 2009, and 2010.
Prior to his time at ECU, McPhaul was the head coach at Vanderbilt from 2000-06. He led the Commodores to three consecutive NCAA Regional appearances and a pair of NCAA Championships appearances, including the program's first in 2003. He coached four All-Americans and three All-America Scholars while in Nashville.
Throughout his coaching career, McPhaul's former players have won more than $65 million in tournament earnings with 22 victories on the PGA Tour, Web.com Tour, and the PGA European Tour (Marc Turnesa and Carl Petterson of NC State; Brandt Snedeker, Luke List and Jon Curran of Vanderbilt; Harold Varner of ECU). They have combined for more than 75 major championship appearances.
A native of Sanford, N.C., McPhaul played college golf at NC State from 1991-96. A co-captain of the 1995-96 squad, he participated in three NCAA Championships (1993, 1995, 1996) and helped the Wolfpack to an eighth-place finish in 1995 and a 1996 NCAA East Regional title. He also served as an assistant coach for the Wolfpack from 1998-2000.
A member of the College Golf Fellowship National Advisory Board, McPhaul is married to the former Lynn May of Farmville, N.C., and the couple has three daughters: Anna, Emma, and Sarah Kate.
Press McPhaul File
Coaching Career
| Years | Position | Accomplishments |
| 2007-17 | Head Coach, ECU | 2011, 2012, 2015, 2016 NCAA Regionals. 2012 NCAA Championships |
| 2000-06 | Head Coach, Vanderbilt | 2003, 2004, 2005 NCAA Regionals. 2003, 2004 NCAA Championships. |
| 1998-2000 | Assistant Coach, NC State |
Playing Career
NC State, 1991-96; co-captain of the 1995-96 team.
NCAA Regional Appearances: 1993, 1995, 1996
NCAA Regional Championship: 1996
NCAA Championship Appearances: 1993, 1995, 1996
Family
Wife: Lynn May
Children: Anna, Emma, Sarah Kate
What They Are Saying About Press McPhaul...
"I am so happy for Press. He is one of the best in our profession and is as good at going to a player's heart as any coach I have seen. He
will do a terrific job in this new role." -Mike McGraw, Head Coach, Baylor
"During my time at ECU, Press was a big influence on my golf game. He helped me get closer to my ultimate goal of getting on the PGA Tour. But, he was an even bigger influence on my life. He helped me grow up and become a better person. I take that with me. It helps me on and off the course." – Former ECU golfer and PGA Tour member, Harold Varner III
"I am forever grateful to have had Press as my coach for my last three years at school. He instilled a great sense of work ethic both in the classroom and the golf course. He is a big reason why I have gone on to the PGA Tour. I will always cherish how honest and caring he was with me during my career." – Former Vanderbilt golfer and PGA Tour member, Brandt Snedeker.
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