Newly-hired Wolf Pack men's and women's golf coach Cory Amory previously served as an assistant coach at Loyola
NEW ORLEANS – Loyola University New Orleans Athletics Director Brett Simpson announced the hiring of Cory Amory as the new Wolf Pack men's and women's golf coach Wednesday, elevating Amory's status from the programs' assistant coach. Amory takes over for former coach Drew Goff, as he worked as Goff's assistant during the fall schedule.
"We're excited to have Cory lead our golf programs," Simpson said. "He has had a positive impact on our teams during his time as our assistant. In the interview process, we were impressed by his commitment to player development both from a physical and mental approach. In talking to his peers, each referenced Coach Amory's passion for coaching and a desire to be a college coach. They spoke of his high work ethic and organizational skills that will serve him well as he transitions to our head coach. As a graduate of the University of Virginia, we know that Coach Amory will continue our high standard of academic success within our golf program."
Amory inherits a Top-10 nationally-ranked women's golf program, led by three NAIA All-Americans and five All-Conference selections, as well as a rising men's program that competed well in the fall. The two teams are set to resume competition Monday, Feb. 21, at the Ram Invitational in Mobile, Alabama.
"I am thrilled to be selected to lead these teams and thankful to the administration and everyone on the hiring committee for their confidence in me," Amory said. "I have had the privilege to work with Coach Drew Goff, and he has done an incredible job building this program and making these teams feel like a family. I want to thank all of the student-athletes for their support through this process. Their commitment to strive to be their best as students, athletes, and people makes it an honor to be their coach. I am beyond excited for the opportunity and can't wait to see what lies ahead."
Amory was hired by Goff last fall and the first-year assistant ran practices, managed qualifying and team challenge reports, and helped create a culture within the two teams that saw many new faces enter the programs.
Prior to Loyola, Amory established the Cory Amory Golf Academy at Lakewood Golf Club, where he built and maintained a client base of more than 200 students while coordinating a junior golf program. He also served as an Assistant Golf Professional at New Orleans Country Club (2018-2020), Lakewood Golf Club (2014-2017) and The Country Club of Virginia (2012-2013). At those positions, he performed duties such as running tournaments, trained and managed staff and he conducted golf lessons, among other duties. Amory also held the position of General Manager and Head Golf Professional at The Flagstick from 2017-2018, took the lead on establishing and maintaining all business accounts, as well as partnerships and sponsorships with local businesses.
Amory attended East Carolina University on a full golf scholarship, where he was an Academic All-American, before earning his bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of Virginia in 2012. Cory and his wife, Annie, have called New Orleans home since 2014 and feel very fortunate to welcome their first child, Jack, in January 2022.
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