Wingate University men's golf head coach JD Lamm has been named a finalist for the NCAA Division II Dave Williams Men's Coach of the Year Award. This recognition highlights his exceptional coaching efforts, as he led the Bulldogs through an outstanding season that included winning the South Atlantic Conference Championship and qualifying for the NCAA Championship. Lamm’s leadership reportedly contributed to the Bulldogs achieving a national ranking as high as No. 4, emphasizing their emergence as a top-tier team in collegiate golf.

By the Numbers
  • Wingate had a team scoring average of 281.9.
  • The Bulldogs secured five team victories and six top-three finishes this season.
State of Play
  • Wingate won the SAC Championship by nine shots, dominating throughout the tournament.
  • Notable individual performances included Lewis Beeden, who maintained a scoring average of 69.4 and was a finalist for the Jack Nicklaus National Player of the Year.
What's Next

As the Bulldogs continue to build on their success, Lamm's recognition as a finalist for the Coach of the Year aims to elevate the program's profile in collegiate athletics. Future tournaments will be crucial in determining if Lamm can further enhance Wingate’s reputation at the national level.

Bottom Line

JD Lamm's recognition as a finalist for the prestigious Coach of the Year award not only acknowledges his coaching excellence but also cements Wingate men's golf as a leading program in NCAA Division II, reflecting the combined achievement of team and individual players.