Congratulations to Head Coach Jim Anderson from University of Arizona is our CGC Men’s Coach of the Week. Coach Anderson has worked 6 CGC events and brings a great energy with him. You can easily see that he enjoys what he does. He is constantly looking to improve and improve others around him. CGC appreciates Coach Anderson loyalty and dedication to junior golf! His wife, Nita, have a daughter named Jolee.

He has players from Arizona, South Dakota, South Korea, New York and Texas.

The Wildcat’s start their season January 26th by hosting the Arizona Intercollegiate in Tucson. They currently rank 118th and moving up quickly. Good luck this Spring, Jimbo!!

Where did you play college golf?

University of New Mexico

What is your greatest achievement?

Winning the 2012 Jan Strickland Award for National Assistant Coach of the Year

What is your proudest moment as a coach?

I love seeing a player come of the golf course knowing they have put in the work they needed to win and see the look of satisfaction saying “today was a great day”. I don’t want our players to leave shots on the course because we weren’t prepared or because we weren’t committed. If we do what we need to do at home, the results show up on the road and seeing it pay off for a player and a team is a very proud moment. It makes for some great post-round conversations and meals while building momentum for future success.

What trait do dislike the most?

Laziness

What trait do admire the most?

Honesty

What is your greatest fear?

Rattlesnakes and forgetting something on my pack list

What is your favorite place to eat on the road?

Chain – Champps Americana

Local stop – Haleiwa Joe’s in Hawaii – best Ahi tuna

Best advice you received as a junior golfer?

I learned how to putt from a very dear friend and Dr. Bob Rotella disciple. These lessons revolutionized my game at the time. I started pouring in putts from all different distances and I still teach and go back to a set of simple drills when my, or one of our player’s, putting needs improvement.

If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?

I wish I could sometimes put career and team goals on hold to be the best husband and father I can be. Finding the balance is challenging in sports because everyone wants to win so badly. Family is always most important.

What is your greatest regret?

I try to live with no regrets. I want to find more time to work on my own game in the hopes of winning a tournament as a player again. I love competing!

Favorite colors?

Cardinal and Navy – America’s colors!

What is your motto?

Out work everyone and treat everyone with respect.

Talent you most desire in your players?

Short game, short game, short game – and a little bit of power too!