John Kennaday<\/a> has been named Chairman of the NCAA Division I Men’s Golf Committee, marking a historic milestone as the first active head coach to serve in the position.<\/p>\nThe nine-member NCAA Division I Men\u2019s Golf Committee plays a vital role in national collegiate athletics, overseeing and administering the NCAA Men’s Golf Championships and team selection, and shaping policies on championship formats, scoring, media coverage, and overall operations.<\/p>\n
“It is an absolute honor to serve in this role and represent San Jos\u00e9 State and college golf on a national scale,” said Kennaday. “The collegiate game continues to grow in excitement, visibility, and talent. I look forward to working closely with committee members, coaches, and administrators across the country to advance the sport and provide extraordinary opportunities for student-athletes.”<\/p>\n
Kennaday, an SJSU alumnus and 1987 All-American, has served as the Spartans\u2019 head men’s golf coach since April 2005. Over his tenure, he has transformed San Jos\u00e9 State into a premier program, guiding the Spartans to multiple NCAA Regional appearances and coaching numerous individual conference champions, All-Americans, and PGA Tour professionals.<\/p>\n
His leadership extends far beyond the green. Kennaday served as president of the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA) and has spent years on the organization\u2019s National Advisory Board. He was instrumental in securing unprecedented, live national television coverage of the Western Intercollegiate\u2014the historic tournament hosted annually by San Jos\u00e9 State at Pasatiempo Golf Club. Under his watch, the Spartans also opened a state-of-the-art 15-acre on-campus practice facility in 2017, ensuring long-term success for the program both academically and athletically.<\/p>\n
As Chairman, Kennaday will lead the committee\u2019s strategic discussions with national organizations and collegiate leaders, balancing his role at the helm of the Spartan golf program while shaping the national landscape for Division I men\u2019s golf.<\/p>\n
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