Anderson University Trojans

Danny Neal - Head Coach

Neal is in his sixth year as head coach of the Anderson men's golf team.

His first year was one of the most successful in the history of the Anderson golf program. Anderson won both the men's and women's CVAC titles at Foxfire Country Club in Pinehurst, N.C.

In his first five seasons, Neal has directed the men's team to four regional bids. During Neal’s tenure, the men’s program has produced four All-Conference players, including CVAC Freshman of the Year award winner, Adam Sheriff in 2006. The Trojan men have achieved four tournament victories and held a national ranking of as high as No. 17.

Neal earned a B.S. degree in physical education from Erskine College and an A.A. degree from Polk Community College. He is a PGA Master Professional with Specialty Certification in Teaching.

Before coming to AU, Neal was the director of instruction at the Eagle Zone Golf Instruction Center in Greenville, S.C. for eight years. At the Eagle Zone, Neal taught more than 6,000 private lessons and developed corporate clinics and junior clinics. He was a nominee for the Carolinas PGA Section Teacher of the Year Award in 2001 and 2003.

Prior to joining the staff at the Eagle Zone, Neal was a certified master club fitter and assembler with Slazenger Golf. He taught fellow professionals the club fitting system, conducted fittings, and was involved in all aspects of club assembly.

Neal was the general manager and head golf professional at Carolina Springs Golf Club in Fountain Inn, S.C., from 1993 to 1995. Before taking the job at Carolina Springs, Neal was the first assistant professional at the Thornblade Club in Greer, S.C.

Neal started his career at Hillcrest High School in Simpsonville, S.C., where he coached 1989 U.S. Amateur champion Chris Patton.