Goldey-Beacom Picks Tommy Ellison as its New Men’s Golf Coach

Men's Golf | 1/15/2019 12:00:00 AM

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Goldey-Beacom did not have to search far for its new Men's Golf coach, promoting assistant coach Tommy Ellison to lead the program.

In his second year with the squad, Ellison entered after spending seven seasons as an assistant coach at his alma mater, the University of Delaware. He also serves as the head golf pro at Ed Oliver Golf Club in Wilmington, DE. Previously, Ellison was the head golf pro at Brandywine Country Club for the last year and a half of his seven years there, an assistant pro at Sussex Pines Country Club and is in his third year with Billy Casper Golf.

"We are very excited to announce the promotion of Tommy Ellison to Head Coach of our men's golf program," Director of Athletics Dr. Thomas Brennan said. "Goldey-Beacom has a history of success in men's golf and we are confident that Tommy has what it takes to continue that legacy. He is a man of high character and we are certain he will not only produce great golfers, but also great young men."

A 2009 graduate with a B.A. in European History, Ellison played four years at Delaware. He earned team MVP honors in 2008 and the Sportsmanship Award the year prior. He ranks seventh on the career scoring list with a 75.1 average, pacing the Blue Hens in scoring both in 2007-08 with 74.85 and 2008-09 with 74.35.

While a member of the coaching staff, the Lightning each of the last two seasons have closed sixth at the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference Championship. The Lightning have been competitive not just against the best from the East and Atlantic Regions, but also at some Division I tournaments.

The student-athletes are particularly excited about their new leader. Junior Shea Murphy (Wilmington, DE) says, "He's a professional. He knows what it takes to be a great player because he is one."

Last season's unit saw Murphy average 81.22 over 18 rounds and win the CACC Men's Golf Top XVI Award for having the highest GPA at the site of that sport's championship. Murphy last fall closed 16th at the CACC Championship, ending with 154. Senior Ryan Quigg (Sykesville, MD) also had a solid campaign last season, averaging 82.2 over 20 rounds. This fall, he shot 152 at the CACC Championship to end tied for 12th.

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Players Mentioned

Shea Murphy: 6' 1"; Junior

Ryan Quigg: 6' 0"; Senior

Players Mentioned

Shea Murphy
: 6' 1"; Junior

Ryan Quigg
: 6' 0"; Senior