GLENVILLE, W.Va. – Glenville State University Director of Athletics Jesse Skiles has named Patrick Smith as the school's next Head Golf Coach. Smith will oversee both the men's and women's programs.
 
"In Coach Patrick Smith, Glenville is getting one of the most talented up and coming coaches in the sport," AD Jesse Skiles said. "What he did during his tenure at Davis & Elkins was historic, we are very excited to have him and what he can add to our school and town's proud golf history."
 
The Beckley, W.Va. native comes to Glenville after spending a year as an assistant golf professional at the Indiana Country Club in Pennsylvania. Prior to that, Smith was the head men's and women's golf coach at Davis & Elkins College from 2023-2025, where he led the Senator men to two NCAA DII Atlantic Regional championships, one MEC title in 2024 and had a regional champion as well as a national qualifier.
 
"I would like to thank Athletic Director Jesse Skiles for the opportunity to lead the men's & women's Golf programs," said Smith. "I'm looking forward to continuing and growing the success and traditions of these great programs."
 
Smith graduated from Davis & Elkins in 2022 with a degree in Sports Management. He played for the Senators and enjoyed a success career on the course, earning All-MEC Second Team honors in 2019 and appearing at the NCAA DII Nationals after winning an MEC championship. Smith won two state championships and was a two-time All-State player in high school at Wyoming East as well.
 
"I look forward to connecting with alumni, Pioneer Nation, and the campus community to keep them updated on the accomplishments of the programs," finished Smith.
 
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