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What They're Saying About SDSU Director of Golf Casey VanDamme
6/5/2017 12:00:00 AM | Women's Golf
What They're Saying About New South Dakota State's Director of Golf Casey VanDamme
Oliver Goss -Â 2013 U.S. Amateur runner-up, 2014 Masters low amateur, Tennessee golf team member
"Coach VanDamme was an invaluable component to the Tennessee men's golf team; doing everything he could to help us not only to become better players, but also better people. Coach VanDamme was constantly thinking of ways to help us improve and created a fun and motivational environment. Coach VanDamme will be an exceptional addition to the golf program at South Dakota State and they are very lucky to have him leading their program."
Casey Martin -Â PGA Tour, University of Oregon men's golf head coach
"Coach VanDamme is a great teacher and recruiter and also a wonderful person. He will do an amazing job at South Dakota State. They could not have found a better person to lead their program."
Becky Iverson -Â LPGA champion, Solheim Cup team member
"I had the opportunity to work on my swing with Casey while I was still on tour. Not only is he extremely knowledgeable about the golf swing, his talents to communicate that knowledge are exceptional. I will always be thankful for Casey sharing that knowledge with me and helping me to play some of the best golf of my life."
Jim Kelson -Â University of Tennessee men's golf coach
"Casey VanDamme worked as our director of instruction/player development for the past five years at the University of Tennessee. He is a phenomenal instructor. I have been fortunate to learn from several of the greatest instructors in the game over the past 30 years. I would rank Casey as one of the world's premier instructors. One of Casey's greatest strengths is his ability to enact significant change in a player's technique through subtle and simplistic instruction. Very few people are skilled enough to accomplish major change with one simple thought. I saw this on a daily basis while he was our director of instruction at The University of Tennessee.
Additionally, I felt Casey was an exceptional coach as it related to on-course instruction. I have told several individuals that I felt like Casey could caddy for Tiger Woods. I think he is that good at course management.
Finally, I think Casey's biggest asset is his genuine passion for development of people. He cares immensely for all of his players. To say he goes above and beyond would be an understatement. South Dakota State hit a grand slam by hiring Casey VanDamme.
Garrick Porteous -Â 2013 British Amateur Champion, 2014 Masters participant, Tennessee golf team member
"Casey is an inspiring coach who gives everything to aspiring college golfers. Without Casey's drive, determination or motivation I would not have achieved my successes to date."
Jan Dowling -Â University of Michigan women's golf coach
"Casey is a tremendous hire. He has an extensive teaching background that allows him to develop his players into internationally competitive golfers. Additionally, this teaching background has given Casey an edge in recruiting. He identifies talent and is able to key in on the minor adjustments needed to take potential players to the next level. His personality is also well suited for both male and female student-athletes. He is personable, knowledgeable and has a great sense of humor that the current players will connect to right away. The future is very bright for the South Dakota State Jackrabbbits golf programs."
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Oliver Goss -Â 2013 U.S. Amateur runner-up, 2014 Masters low amateur, Tennessee golf team member
"Coach VanDamme was an invaluable component to the Tennessee men's golf team; doing everything he could to help us not only to become better players, but also better people. Coach VanDamme was constantly thinking of ways to help us improve and created a fun and motivational environment. Coach VanDamme will be an exceptional addition to the golf program at South Dakota State and they are very lucky to have him leading their program."
Casey Martin -Â PGA Tour, University of Oregon men's golf head coach
"Coach VanDamme is a great teacher and recruiter and also a wonderful person. He will do an amazing job at South Dakota State. They could not have found a better person to lead their program."
Becky Iverson -Â LPGA champion, Solheim Cup team member
"I had the opportunity to work on my swing with Casey while I was still on tour. Not only is he extremely knowledgeable about the golf swing, his talents to communicate that knowledge are exceptional. I will always be thankful for Casey sharing that knowledge with me and helping me to play some of the best golf of my life."
Jim Kelson -Â University of Tennessee men's golf coach
"Casey VanDamme worked as our director of instruction/player development for the past five years at the University of Tennessee. He is a phenomenal instructor. I have been fortunate to learn from several of the greatest instructors in the game over the past 30 years. I would rank Casey as one of the world's premier instructors. One of Casey's greatest strengths is his ability to enact significant change in a player's technique through subtle and simplistic instruction. Very few people are skilled enough to accomplish major change with one simple thought. I saw this on a daily basis while he was our director of instruction at The University of Tennessee.
Additionally, I felt Casey was an exceptional coach as it related to on-course instruction. I have told several individuals that I felt like Casey could caddy for Tiger Woods. I think he is that good at course management.
Finally, I think Casey's biggest asset is his genuine passion for development of people. He cares immensely for all of his players. To say he goes above and beyond would be an understatement. South Dakota State hit a grand slam by hiring Casey VanDamme.
Garrick Porteous -Â 2013 British Amateur Champion, 2014 Masters participant, Tennessee golf team member
"Casey is an inspiring coach who gives everything to aspiring college golfers. Without Casey's drive, determination or motivation I would not have achieved my successes to date."
Jan Dowling -Â University of Michigan women's golf coach
"Casey is a tremendous hire. He has an extensive teaching background that allows him to develop his players into internationally competitive golfers. Additionally, this teaching background has given Casey an edge in recruiting. He identifies talent and is able to key in on the minor adjustments needed to take potential players to the next level. His personality is also well suited for both male and female student-athletes. He is personable, knowledgeable and has a great sense of humor that the current players will connect to right away. The future is very bright for the South Dakota State Jackrabbbits golf programs."
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