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After spending the last six years as an assistant coach, Brian White was elevated to head coach in July 2006. "We are fortunate to have a coach of his caliber to keep the continuity of the program," said director of athletics Billy Tubbs in announcing White's promotion. "We are very happy to have him." White, who has served as the primary coach of the women's program, has guided the Lady Cardinals to Southland Conference championships in 2003, 2005 and 2006. He was named SLC Coach of the Year in 2005. A 1989 graduate of Lamar University with a bachelor of business administration in economics, White has coached 12 all-SLC performers, two freshmen of the year's and two newcomers of the year. White has also been instrumental in the resurgence of the men's program that has resulted in six straight NCAA Central appearances and SLC titles in 2001, 2002, 2003 and 2006. The Cardinals advanced to the NCAA Championships this season for the first time since 1986 where they tied for ninth place. "I'm very excited about the job," said White. "We have a great program and great kids, and we look forward to competing and winning more championhips. I look forward to the future of Lamar golf and the continued success of the program." White, who started his collegiate golf career at Texas Tech in 1985, played for the Cardinals from 1986-89. A native of Beaumont, White played professionally from 1991-96 on the Hooters Tour and the Texas Tour. He was the Head Professional at the Beaumont Country Club. He is currently in private business in addition to his coaching duties at Lamar. |
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