Georgia State University Men's Golf

Inman, who enjoyed success on the PGA and Champions Tours, has spent the last eight years as head coach of the Georgia State mens program. For his contributions to the game, he will be inducted into the GSGA Georgia Golf Hall of Fame later this year.Inman has been heavily involved in community and charitable activities, particularly in the Atlanta area. He serves on the board of directors of First Tee Atlanta, and he founded the Larry Nelson-Joe Inman Foundation to support youth golf initiatives.

With a decade of experience in the golf industry, including three years as a college golf coach under his belt, and a background in both business and military leadership, Evan Smith has been appointed as the head coach of the Georgia State Men’s golf team on Aug. 25, 2025.  Previously, Smith served as the Georgia Tech assistant coach men’s golf coach from August 2024-August 2025. Smith served as the head men’s and women’s golf coach at St. Andrews University in Laurinburg, N.C., in 2018-19, following a two-year stint (2016-18) as an assistant coach at Point University in West Point, Ga., and a two-year term (2016-18) as director of golf at Point University Golf Club. At Tech, he is involved in coaching and recruiting, fitness development during competitions, assisting with practice design and setup, supervising technology at Tech’s Noonan Practice Facility, and assisting with fundraising and all other daily compliance and reporting responsibilities. In between his work in the golf world, Smith joined the U.S. Army in July 2019 and graduated from the Army School of Infantry, earning the role of class first sergeant and overseeing the well-being and training of fellow trainees. Smith attended Ranger Assessment and Selection at Fort Moore in Columbus, Ga., and served as team leader in the 2-1 Infantry Battalion at Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Washington state. At JBLM, he was selected as personal security detail and Command Team Aide for the Brigade Commander and Brigade Command Sergeant Major, responsible for reconnaissance and strategic mission planning throughout the Pacific Pathways Operation. Smith excelled in administrative and diplomatic roles during his time in the Army, including attending Ranger School training, Master Resiliency training, Expert Infantry Badge training, Stryker Leadership Course, and Master Physical Fitness training. He also earned the Army Commendation Medal twice, the Army Achievement Medal, the Good Conduct Medal, and the Korean Defense Medal. The native of Kennesaw, Ga., entered the golf industry soon after graduating from Point University in 2016, serving as director of golf for Point University Golf Club. There, he supervised all golf course and events center operations, developed junior camps and member tournaments, as well as taught private lessons. He also played a key role in fundraising for the university by organizing and managing fundraising golf tournaments and developing the club’s first junior golf program. From there, Smith moved into coaching as the university’s assistant men’s golf coach for two years, leading the Skyhawks to back-to-back victories at the 2017 and 2018 Appalachian Athletic Conference Championship, and made the program’s first two appearances in the NAIA National Championship. He earned assistant coach of the year awards for both years. St. Andrews University hired Smith to rebuild its men’s and women’s teams in 2018, and led both teams to impressive showings in the Appalachian Athletic Conference Championships. From there, he entered his Army service, and between transitioning from military service and accepting his current role at Georgia Tech, he returned to Point University as an account manager for the university’s Elevate Program, advancing the employer-sponsored college subscription program. Smith earned his bachelor’s degree in business management from Point University in May 2016. He played three seasons at Point University and qualified for NJCAA Nationals in 2013 at USC-Lancaster. Smith currently resides in Marietta, Ga., with his wife, Jessica, and their dog, Hallie. They enjoy spending their free time by playing golf, hiking, and exploring new restaurants throughout the Atlanta area.

Mclister played for Georgia State from 2010-14, graduating with a degree in psychology. Former Georgia State mens golfer Ross Mclister was named the Panthers assistant coach in August 2015. Mclister played for Georgia State from 2010-14, graduating with a degree in psychology. This season he helped guide Georgia State to its third-straight NCAA Regional appearance and 13th trip since 1999. He watched the team win the Furman Intercollegiate for the third-straight year, along with a win at the Cabo del Sol Intercollegiate. The Panthers entered postseason play ranked No. 61 in the country under his guidance, while three members of the team earned All-Sun Belt First Team recognition, including senior JJ Grey who was named Sun Belt Golfer of the Year. He finished his four-year career playing in 20 tournaments, compiling a 76.82 scoring average in 56 rounds. He shot a career-low 68 at the 2013 AutoTrader.com Collegiate Classic and had a career-best finish of 13th at the 2011 Yellow Jacket Classic. Mclister oversees all aspects of travel, practices and budget for the Panthers golf program. Playing Career Finished his four year career playing in 20 tournaments, compiling a 76.82 scoring average in 56 rounds . . . Shot a career-low 68 at the 2013 AutoTrader.com Collegiate Classic . . . Career best finish was 13th at the 2011 Yellow Jacket Classic. 2013-14 Finished his career by playing in four events and compiling a 75.27 scoring average, sixth best on the team . . . Shot a career-low 68 at the GSU hosted AutoTrader.com Collegiate Classic, adding rounds of 78 and 74 or a tie for 43rd . . . Tied for 26th at the Furman Intercollegiate, shooting a final round 69, the lowest third round score of his career. 2012-13 Played in five tournaments, four as an individual . . . Shot a season-low 72 in the final round of the GSU-hosted AutoTrader.com Collegiate Classic, tying for 27th . . . Finished the season with a 77.43 scoring average . . . Earned Athletic Directors Honor Roll following the fall semester and Deans List honors in the spring. 2011-12 Played in four tournaments, three competing as an individual . . . Finished the spring strong, shooting back-to-back rounds of 73 at the Furman Intercollegiate, tying for his low rounds of the year . . . Opened the GSU AutoTrader.com Collegiate Classic with a pair of 73s . . . Tied for 34th and the second best Georgia State finisher at the UNCG Bridgestone Collegiate, firing a pair of 75s . . . Finished the season with a 76.73 scoring average, sixth best on the team. 2010-11 Played in seven tournaments during his first season, leading the Panthers with a tie for 18th at the Seminole Intercollegiate . . . Opened play in Tallahassee with rounds of 71 and 69 to stand in the top five before a final-round 76 . . . Tied for 13th at the Yellow Jacket Classic, shooting rounds of 77 and 74 . . . Shot a second-round 73 at the Insperity Augusta State Invitational. Amateur Competed in the Boys Home International as a member of the Welsh Team in 2007 and 2008 . . .Won the Welsh Boys Stroke/Match Play in the summer of 2008 . . . Was a quarterfinalist in the 2008 Welsh Amateur Match Play . . . Placed second in the 2007 Faldo Series. Prep Graduated in 2009 from Rougemont Independent located in Newport, Wales . . . Member of the schools rugby, football and tennis teams. Personal Born March 5, 1991 in Cardiff, Wales...He is the son of Colm and Roisin Mclister...Has an older brother, Ryan, who plays Rugby Union for Cardiff Medic RFC...Majored in psychology. Former Georgia State mens golfer Ross Mclister was named the Panthers assistant coach in August 2015.