ex-Bama golfer, tried his hand on tours for a while but is coming back to help turn this thing around....
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Alabama head coach Jay Seawell announced that former Crimson Tide standout Hunter Hamrick has been named assistant men’s golf coach. Hamrick, who was a four-year letter winner under Seawell from 2009-12, replaces Jon Howell who was named the Director of Golf at Annandale Golf Club last week.
Hamrick was voted as team captain in 2012 and helped lead that team, which included freshman Justin Thomas, to a national runner-up finish at the NCAA Men’s Golf Championships. Hamrick ended that season having played in all 13 events while ranking fourth on the team in scoring average (72.36) and average vs. par (+1.05). Seawell credits Hamrick for helping create the team culture that put the Crimson Tide program on track to claim consecutive national championships in 2013 and 2014.
“I am excited that Hunter is going to join our golf program,” Seawell said. “He was a tremendous player for us, and I am proud of his professional career. He will add a great deal of playing experience to our guys. Hunter helped build a winning culture for the Alabama golf program, and I look forward to seeing him pass that onto our players.”
A two-time All-SEC performer (2010 and 2012), Hamrick competed in 48 events and 141 rounds across his four-year career at the Capstone. His career average of 72.64 strokes per round ranks 10th in the UA record books, as does his career program rankings for rounds played (141, 3rd), par or better rounds (59, 5th) and tournament victories (3).
“I want to thank Coach Seawell and The University of Alabama for this opportunity and for so much that each has given to me over the years,” Hamrick said. “I am grateful and excited to be back and a part of the program. I feel blessed to have played for Coach Seawell and I am now fortunate to work alongside him. He has established Alabama as one of the premiere programs in college golf. I am eager to help our student-athletes reach their potential on and off the course. I cannot wait to get started and become a part of Alabama men’s golf championship culture. Roll Tide!”
Following his final round of the NCAA Championships, Hamrick qualified for the 2012 U.S. Open at the Olympic Club and made the cut, finishing 46th overall in his first pro event. That set off a nine-year professional career which came to an end this past year.
In addition to playing in seven career PGA Tour events, Hamrick’s eight years as a professional included playing in 35 events across three years on the Web.com Tour (now the Korn Ferry Tour), 25 events over three years on the PGA Tour Latinoamérica and 12 tournaments across a couple of years on the Canadian Mackenzie Tour (now the Forme Tour).
Hamrick earned his undergraduate degree from Alabama in business management in 2012 and is married to the former Mackenzie Mathews.
Former Alabama Standout Hunter Hamrick Named Assistant Men’s Golf Coach
Hamrick returns to his alma mater after playing for head coach Jay Seawell from 2009-12TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Alabama head coach Jay Seawell announced that former Crimson Tide standout Hunter Hamrick has been named assistant men’s golf coach. Hamrick, who was a four-year letter winner under Seawell from 2009-12, replaces Jon Howell who was named the Director of Golf at Annandale Golf Club last week.
Hamrick was voted as team captain in 2012 and helped lead that team, which included freshman Justin Thomas, to a national runner-up finish at the NCAA Men’s Golf Championships. Hamrick ended that season having played in all 13 events while ranking fourth on the team in scoring average (72.36) and average vs. par (+1.05). Seawell credits Hamrick for helping create the team culture that put the Crimson Tide program on track to claim consecutive national championships in 2013 and 2014.
“I am excited that Hunter is going to join our golf program,” Seawell said. “He was a tremendous player for us, and I am proud of his professional career. He will add a great deal of playing experience to our guys. Hunter helped build a winning culture for the Alabama golf program, and I look forward to seeing him pass that onto our players.”
A two-time All-SEC performer (2010 and 2012), Hamrick competed in 48 events and 141 rounds across his four-year career at the Capstone. His career average of 72.64 strokes per round ranks 10th in the UA record books, as does his career program rankings for rounds played (141, 3rd), par or better rounds (59, 5th) and tournament victories (3).
“I want to thank Coach Seawell and The University of Alabama for this opportunity and for so much that each has given to me over the years,” Hamrick said. “I am grateful and excited to be back and a part of the program. I feel blessed to have played for Coach Seawell and I am now fortunate to work alongside him. He has established Alabama as one of the premiere programs in college golf. I am eager to help our student-athletes reach their potential on and off the course. I cannot wait to get started and become a part of Alabama men’s golf championship culture. Roll Tide!”
Following his final round of the NCAA Championships, Hamrick qualified for the 2012 U.S. Open at the Olympic Club and made the cut, finishing 46th overall in his first pro event. That set off a nine-year professional career which came to an end this past year.
In addition to playing in seven career PGA Tour events, Hamrick’s eight years as a professional included playing in 35 events across three years on the Web.com Tour (now the Korn Ferry Tour), 25 events over three years on the PGA Tour Latinoamérica and 12 tournaments across a couple of years on the Canadian Mackenzie Tour (now the Forme Tour).
Hamrick earned his undergraduate degree from Alabama in business management in 2012 and is married to the former Mackenzie Mathews.
