Bruce Brockbank announced on Apr. 23 that he will retire as head coach of the Brigham Young University men’s golf program at the end of the current season.
Brockbank’s retirement marks the end of a long tenure with BYU, where he has been involved with the golf team since his days as a student-athlete in 1985, later becoming an assistant coach in 1988 and taking over as head coach in 1992. His leadership has shaped generations of athletes and contributed to BYU’s presence in collegiate golf.
“It has been an absolute privilege to play on and coach the golf team at Brigham Young University, one of the finest universities in the country,” Brockbank said. “I’m grateful Glen Tuckett and Karl Tucker gave a young, inexperienced coach a chance to work with young people. The athletic administration, Cougar Club and friends of BYU golf have always provided us every opportunity to be successful. I’ve loved being a coach at BYU the last 34 years. I’ll forever be grateful for the players and the people I’ve worked with. They have truly blessed my life. I’m excited for the future of BYU Athletics and what Athletic Director Brian Santiago, his staff and their coaches will accomplish in the coming years. Go Cougars.”
Under Brockbank’s guidance, BYU men’s golf achieved significant success including 68 tournament victories, seven conference championships, and participation in 25 NCAA Regionals. He coached several all-Americans—24 during his career—and helped develop notable professional golfers such as Dean Wilson, Brad Sutterfield, Daniel Summerhays, Zac Blair, Patrick Fishburn, Peter Kuest; Clay Ogden won a U.S. Amateur Public Links title while playing for him.
Brockbank was recognized seven times as conference coach of the year and four times as GCAA District VII Coach of the Year. He served on various national committees including roles within Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA) and NCAA Golf Committee; he is also inducted into both Utah Golf Hall of Fame and GCAA Hall of Fame.
“Bruce Brockbank has made an incredible impact over his years at BYU and leaves a legacy that will long be remembered,” said Brian Santiago, BYU director of athletics. “Bruce is revered in the college golf world and has represented BYU with class and character as a remarkable ambassador for everything BYU stands for. He has been all in on BYU and has always done things the right way. We look forward to celebrating Bruce’s hall-of-fame career at the conclusion of the season.“
The No. 23-ranked Cougars are set to finish their season at next week’s Big 12 Championship before awaiting their placement into one of six NCAA Regionals scheduled for May.
A new head coach for men’s golf will be named after this season concludes.
