about

Philosophy

I’ve had the honor of coaching Div. I golf for 20 years. I have worked with some extremely talented and gifted athletes. I am also humbled and proud to reflect upon the amazing relationships I have developed with coaches, athletic directors and many, many other individuals associated with college golf during that time. This coaching platform has enabled me to work closely with junior and collegiate golfers who all began their golf journeys with a dream of playing college golf and for many, professional golf.

No matter what your age or talent level, how can I help you reach your golf goals?


Coach Mike Krzyzewski (West Point Alum & Head Coach Duke University retired)

The Coach K award recognizes West Point athletes and coaches for their outstanding commitment to the development of noble character through athletic participation and leadership.

Army Golf

Oregon State University Men’s & Women’s Golf 2008

2015 Bush Cup Army vs Yale

Congressional Junior Golf Event

Coaching highlights

  • 2015 Northeast Region Coach of the Year

  • Coach K Award - Teaching Character Through Sport Award (2016 winner & 2012 finalist)

  • NCAA Regional appearances in each of his final four seasons at Oregon State University

  • Two time Patriot League Coach of the Year

  • Two time Patriot League Team Champions (2011 & 2016)

  • Four individual Patriot League Champions

  • All-Patriot League First Team honors – 10

  • All-Patriot League second team honors - 6

  • Patriot League Player of the Year recipient - 4

  • Patriot League Rookie of the Year honorees - 2

  • GCAA/PING Academic All Americans – 8

  • GCAA/PING All-Region recipients - 8

  • Oregon State University Beavers ranked #1 in the fall season 2009 - finish season top 25

  • NCAA Championships 2009-2010 - 16th place finish

  • First Team All-America selection  - Diego Valasquez 2010

  • OSU Team Tournament titles – 8

  • OSU Individual Tournament Champions – 11

  • PAC 10 Conference Scholar-Athlete of the Year – Alex Williams 2009

  • PGA Minority Collegiate Golf Championship – Vincent Johnson 2007

  • NCAA Leadership Conference - 2

  • Professional Players - Watts has coached several players on worldwide tours including The European Tour, Web.com Tour, and the Asian Tour.

Timeline

  • Athletic Director - RCCS (2022-2025)

  • United States Military Academy at West Point - Head Coach (2010-2017)

  • Oregon State University - Head Men’s Coach (2001-2010)

  • Oregon State University - Asst. Men’s/Women’s Coach (1999-2001)

  • Oregon State University - Asst. Men’s Coach (1995-1997)

  • Owner and President of Pure Air Company (1995-1999)

  • Professional Golf - Mini tours throughout U.S. & Canada (1991-1994)

  • Western Oregon University - BS 1989