Head Golf Coach, Megan Menzel, University of Iowa is our CGC Women’s Coach of the Week. Coach worked our first College Golf Camp ever Dallas 2013. She returned in 2014 and allegedly challenged Coach McDonald to a foot race. Sources say the race never happened, experts say she would have won.

The Hawkeyes start the season February 15th in Puerto Rico at the Lady Puerto Rico Classic. They currently rank 101st in the Golfweek rankings.

Coach Menzel’s roster includes players from Iowa, Canada, Ohio, Oklahoma, Illinois, Indiana, Arizona and Spain

Where did you play college golf?

New Mexico

What is your greatest achievement?

My family, husband Craig and 3 daughters Kennedy, Callie and Maclayne.

What is your proudest moment as a coach?

Anytime I see my players handle adversity well and become better players and people after facing it

What trait do dislike the most?

Negativity

What trait do admire the most?

Great work ethic

What is your greatest fear?

Being in a city without Chipotle

What is your favorite place to eat on the road?

Breakfast burritos at the Lobo grill at the UNM golf course

Best advice you received as a junior golfer?

play one shot at a time

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

Eat less cookie dough

What is your greatest regret?

Worrying too much, not enjoying the moment enough, especially during my college years!! They went by way to fast.

And never racing Coach Billy Mac in a footrace. 🙁 NEXT TIME

Favorite colors?

Black and Gold

What is your motto?

Get a little better everyday

Talent you most desire in your players?

Love of competition