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Kory Thompson is in her second season at the helm of the Augusta State Women’s Golf program.
Thompson was named head coach on August 11, 2011. ASU Director of Athletics Clint Bryant introduced Thompson during a news conference in the J. Fleming Norvell Golf House.
With her appointment, Thompson became the fifth head coach of the Lady Jaguars in the 11-year history of the program.
“Kory has proven over the last two years she has all the tools and it was really evident during our search that she was ready for the next step in her career,” Bryant said. “She’s well rounded in all phases of the game, she knows how to play and she is an experienced instructor as well. Kevin has done a tremendous job in revitalizing the women’s program, and we’re confident Kory is ready to build on the strong foundation that’s already in place.”
Thompson, 30, served as head coach of the women’s golf program at Charleston (S.C.) Southern University the last two seasons. After taking over in July of 2009, she immediately enjoyed success, leading the Buccaneers to the 2010 Big South Conference Championship while setting a new league championship record for lowest 54-hole total.
Under Thompson’s tutelage, Olivia Jordan-Higgins captured 2010 BSC medalist honors at the conference tournament and cracked the top 100 in the national rankings (96th) while being nominated for NCAA Woman of the Year. The Lady Bucs registered the most improved GPA (3.51) among all CSU athletic programs and as well as the highest team GPA. They were also recognized by the NGCA for having one of the top 25 team GPA’s in the nation.
Thompson’s prior credentials include time on the LPGA tour as a caddie for Kristy McPherson, who finished in the top 50 on the money list during 2008. She has also caddied for her older brother, Kyle, who earned his PGA Tour card for the second time in 2012 by virtue of his 15th- place finish on the Nationwide Tour money list in 2011.
A 2004 graduate of South Carolina with a B.S. in Sport and Entertainment Management, Thompson added a master’s degree in Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management from South Carolina in 2005.
