ISU men's golf coach Jay Horton resigns

[ChrisMWilliams]

AMES, Iowa – Iowa State men’s golf coach Jay Horton, who for the last 11 seasons has directed the Cyclone men’s golf program, announced his resignation effective immediately.

A native of Ames, Iowa, Horton was named interim head coach at ISU in 1999 and took over head coaching duties the following season (2000).

“It has been my pleasure to coach the men’s golf team at Iowa State the past 11 years,” Horton said. “I thoroughly have enjoyed all my experiences and opportunities at Iowa State University, but I have decided to pursue other opportunities for my own career. I felt it was in the best interest for myself and this program to make this decision now rather than later.”

More online at Iowa State University Athletics Official Web Site - www.CYCLONES.com - The home of Iowa State Cyclone Sports.

[mapnerd]

Was this expected by anyone? It seems that after the Hoiberg hire we've been in the middle of a crapstorm.

[Cyclonestate78]

AMES, Iowa – Iowa State men’s golf coach Jay Horton, who for the last 11 seasons has directed the Cyclone men’s golf program, announced his resignation effective immediately.

A native of Ames, Iowa, Horton was named interim head coach at ISU in 1999 and took over head coaching duties the following season (2000).

“It has been my pleasure to coach the men’s golf team at Iowa State the past 11 years,” Horton said. “I thoroughly have enjoyed all my experiences and opportunities at Iowa State University, but I have decided to pursue other opportunities for my own career. I felt it was in the best interest for myself and this program to make this decision now rather than later.”

More online at Iowa State University Athletics Official Web Site - www.CYCLONES.com - The home of Iowa State Cyclone Sports.

That sucks... Horton was really bringing in some talented players and they were starting to put up some very good results.

[Knownothing]

Phil Mickleson for head coach. Let's get it done. Oh but interview Tiger Woods first so George Raveling can't critisize our hire.

[alarson]

Jesus ******, i mean, i can't say i followed our golf team much, but when it rains it pours...

[MNCyGuy]

So, do we hire a minority for the golf coach now to get the media off our backs for the Hoiberg hire?

[linkshero]

So do I call Gary Thompson to get my name thrown on a short list?

[Cyclonestate78]

Jesus ******, i mean, i can't say i followed our golf team much, but when it rains it pours...

True. Horton is a hell of a good player himself. An opportunity of some kind has come his way and he felt like he had to take it I am sure. I doubt it was an offer from another school but it was definitely an opportunity in the golf world of some kind.

[Wesley]

Did JP extend him for another five years yet?

[Flag Guy]

So, do we hire a minority for the golf coach now to get the media off our backs for the Hoiberg hire?

But that would be racist...


OH WAIT, that only works if it happens in the other direction...

[bos]

So, do we hire a minority for the golf coach now to get the media off our backs for the Hoiberg hire?

Bring in Tiger.

[MNCyGuy]

But that would be racist...


OH WAIT, that only works if it happens in the other direction...

I'm sure the white guy they interview won't feel like they wasted his time.

[bigcyfan82]

I know several of the Men's Golfers...and i'm paraphrasing here...but they call him a "Fat, worthless, piece of ****"

I'm sure most of them are happy he's gone. One player who transferred last season told me that he felt like the coach wasn't helping him develop as a golfer.

was this a mutual agreement...either resign or get let go???

[Cyclonestate78]

Bring in Tiger.

It would be the first time a college coach is getting more action then their athletes.

[DigitalCy]

About time. He never took the team to post season after a very successful run in the 90's and he was extremely rude to the public at the courses. His players were usually nice at least and from what I heard from a few of them, they absolutely hated him.