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Steve Conley serves as Head Men's Golf Coach, Assistant Professor of PGA Golf Management, and Assistant Director of the PGA Golf Management (PGM) program at Methodist University within the Reeves School of Business and Department of Men's Golf PGM, PTM & Sport Management. With 39 years of continuous service (38 as head coach), he represents a cornerstone of the university's athletic and academic programs in golf management.
Educational background:
- Bachelor of Science in Physical Education, Murray State University (1986)
- Master of Education, Campbell University (1991)
His professional focus centers on sport management with specialized expertise in golf coaching methodologies, PGA certification pathways, rules of golf interpretation, and athletic program administration. As an Assistant Professor, he delivers specialized instruction in the PGA Golf Management Program, particularly on Rules of Golf curriculum, shaping future golf industry professionals through both classroom and practical coaching environments.
Conley's exceptional career achievements include:
- 14 NCAA Division III National Championship team titles
- 26 USA-South Athletic Conference Championships
- 10 individual NCAA Division III National Titles for players
- 129 All-American Honors and 34 All-American Scholar Honors awarded to student-athletes
- USA team victory in USA-Japan Matches (1998)
His advisory role encompasses comprehensive academic and career guidance for PGA/PGM students through structured advising sessions, while his coaching leadership has established Methodist University as a national powerhouse in collegiate golf with sustained excellence across four decades.
