GREENSBORO, N.C. – Steve Johnson has been named the next head women's golf coach at Greensboro College, Director of Athletics Kim Strable announced Thursday.
 
"I am extremely happy to come back to Greensboro College as the women's golf coach," Johnson said. "It is a great school and a great opportunity."
 
Johnson, a Greensboro native who has been a teaching professional and leader within the Triad golf industry for over 30 years, is a 1980 graduate of Greensboro College. In addition to owning the SJ Golf Academy where he provides indoor instruction, Johnson previously spent three years (1991-1993) as the Pride's head men's golf coach.
 
During that span, Johnson guided Greensboro to a DIAC Conference Championship in 1992 by defeating Methodist College (now University), who ranked atop the NCAA Division III national rankings, by five strokes. That was just the start for the Pride during Johnson's tenure as his squads went on to qualify for the NCAA Division III national tournament each of the next two seasons as well. Johnson's successful conference runs earned him two DIAC Coach of the Year honors, and he was also credited with coaching three All-Americans, highlighted by National Freshman of the Year honoree Graham Andrews in 1992.
 
Johnson's role at Greensboro College was then expanded prior to the 1992-1993 season when he was appointed as the Pride's head women's basketball coach, a position that he held for seven seasons. While serving in that capacity, Johnson earned yet another DIAC Coach of the Year award in 1993.  A major highlight that season was an impressive road victory over nationally top-ranked Maryville College. Johnson also guided his team to the program's first ever NCAA Division III national tournament appearance in 1996-1997 after capturing the program's second DIAC tournament crown.
 
"Steve was one of our most successful coaches for Pride athletics back in the 1990's in both a women's and men's sport, and we already know what a great fit he will be leading our women's golf program," Strable said. "His teaching style and balanced professional perspective are exceptional qualities.  Steve is highly competitive but his delivery is calm and affirming, which explains why so many players of all ages choose to take lessons from him.
 
"The future of our women's golf program is bright under Steve's mentorship and I have great confidence in his abilities."
 
As a coach, Johnson also led Greensboro Day School to a NCISAA Golf State Championship in 1990.
 
Before joining the coaching ranks, Johnson was a member of the Pride men's golf team for two seasons after transferring in from Campbell University. During his two-year men's golf career with the Pride, Johnson played for legendary coach Jim Locke and was a part of the program's second conference championship team in 1978.
 
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