Holy Cross College Athletics Welcomes New Men's Golf Coach- Kirk Kayden

• 25+ years of collegiate coaching experience at the NCAA Division I (Austin Peay and Penn State) and NJCAA levels.
• Guided teams to multiple conference championships and NCAA/NJCAA postseason appearances.
• Led Georgia Military College to three consecutive NJCAA National Runner-Up finishes (2023, 2024, 2025).
• Earned Conference Coach of the Year honors in 2023 and 2025 at the Georgia Military College.
• Coached numerous All-Americans, conference champions, Academic All-Americans, and national qualifiers.
• Won two Ohio Valley Conference Championships and led teams to 15+ tournament victories during his tenure at Austin Peay State University.
• Helped programs earn multiple NCAA Academic Public Recognition Awards, emphasizing excellence both on the course and in the classroom.
• Assisted Penn State to three consecutive NCAA Regional appearances and an NCAA National Championship appearance.
• Currently serves as a recruiting coach with NCSA, helping hundreds of student-athletes navigate the college recruiting process.

His commitment to developing successful student-athletes, both academically and athletically, makes him an outstanding addition to the Saints family. We are excited to welcome Coach Kayden and look forward to the future of Holy Cross Golf under his leadership.