Matthew Lay to coach Bulldogs golf team

MATTHEW LAY
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NORMAL, Alabama  --  Alabama A&M University's Director of Athletics Bryan Hicks has hired former Bulldog Matthew Lay as its men's golf coach.
Before joining the Maroon and White, Lay served as an assistant at the Professionals Golf Shop, in Madison, Alabama. Prior to returning to Alabama, Lay was an assistant at Oak Mountain Golf and Country Club in Carrollton, Georgia.

As a student, he was a member of the University's golf team from 2005 to 2009 and earned his degree in Political Science and History in 2011.

"I am honored to be leading the Alabama A&M University men's golf team and want to thank Athletic Director Bryan Hicks for this tremendous opportunity. I am excited to lead the team and build the program," Lay commented.

After college, Lay pursued a professional career and played on several tours. He competed in 35 events, over a two-year span (2012-2014) on the Southern Swing Professional Tour and made 17 cuts. His best finish was a third in top five finishes while on tour.

Director of Athletics Bryan Hicks stated, "We are excited to bring back home Matthew Lay as our Head Men's Golf Coach. He replaces coach Josh Oliver who has served us well in the golf program and will continue to assist the athletics department. Matthew was,an outstanding golf student-athlete and recipient of high academic honors while at A&M under Oliver."

"His experience in developing golf student-athletes, professionalism, and commitment to academic excellence will be valuable for our continued growth and success in the Men's Golf program," stated Hicks.

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