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Troy Halterman | Men's Golf Head Coach
P: 913-290-0710
E: haltermant@umsl.edu
Troy Halterman is in his first season as head coach of the UMSL men's golf program after serving as the assistant coach last season.
Halterman played collegiately at Oklahoma State from 1991-1993 and at Kansas State from 1993-1996. While playing at Oklahoma State, he had the opportunity to learn from legendary golf coach, Mike Holder, who has won 10 NCAA Championships.
At Kansas State, Halterman was a two-time First Team All-Big 8 selection and twice was named an All-American Scholar. He was also a three-time Academic All-Big 8 honoree. Halterman graduated from Kansas State in 1995 with a bachelor of science in journalism.
In 1998, Halterman began working as a club professional. He has spent time in Hilton Head Island, S.C. and Kansas City. In the Kansas City area he was assistant professional at Wolf Creek Golf Club and Kansas City Country Club. He spent 2007-08 as the Head Professional at Oakwood Country Club in Kansas City.
Halterman continues to participate in competitive golf and has had an accomplished professional career. Since graduating college he has played professionally on the Prairie Tour, Hooters Tour and Golden Bear Tour. He also played in the PGA Tour qualifying tournament. Since becoming a PGA professional in 2001 he has continued to compete in PGA sectional tournaments in both the Midwest and Gateway sections. He has qualified for five National PGA Assistant Professional Championships and two National PGA Club Professional Championships. During this time as a club professional, Halterman has won numerous section and national PGA events. He was awarded the 2007 Presidents Plaque by the Midwest Section PGA for his contributions to player development and growth of the game.
Halterman and his wife Gail have two children, Will and Nick.
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