Washington and Jefferson College Men's Golf

Kluck  (California (Pa.) '79; Second Year) to lead the men's and women's golf programs, effective Oct. 15, 2015. Kluck led the womens golf team to their ninth Presidents' Athletic Conference championship, which qualified them for the 2016 NCAA Division III Womens Golf Championship. In doing so, Kluck earned PAC Coach of the Year honors, while overseeing All-Pac First Team golfers Marissa Sudar, Kaitlyn Vogel and Jocelyn Sudar, who also took home the PAC Most Valuable Player Award. On the mens side, Kluck coached Bryce Egger to an All-PAC Honorable Mention and Evan Lestini to a spot on the All-PAC Second Team. Additionally, Lestini was named a Division III Srixon Golf All-America Scholar by the Golf Coaches Association of America. An award-winning Professional Golfers' Association of America (PGA) Master Professional and Certified Teaching Professional, Kluck brings more than 35 years of professional service and dedication to providing an exceptional golf experience.  More recently, Kluck served as the owner and director of instruction at Matt Kluck Golf Instruction, as well as the head coach of the girl's golf team at Mt. Lebanon High School. As a teaching professional, Kluck has experience working with all age levels from juniors through adults. He is also at the forefront of the latest golf instruction technologies, along with video and computer analysis. Kluck holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from California University of Pennsylvania, where he graduated from in 1979. After touring professionally from 1980-84 he moved his focus to the teaching and coaching aspect of golf. Improving the golf game has been a lifelong mission, as he co-authored the book, "Golf's Missing Links: 101 Stealthy Ways to Improve Your Golf Game." While serving as the Head PGA Professional and Manager at Mt. Lebanon Golf Course from 1983-2007, Kluck managed all golf operations, services, course maintenance and staff. In 2004 he became a PGA Master Professional, the PGA of America's highest designation, which showcases a PGA Certified Professional's continued expertise and experience in his or her specific career path through a proven track record of success and industry involvement. Additionally, he has experience as an instructor at various PGA schools, conferences and clinics all over the east coast, from Cambridge, Mass., to Pinehurst, N.C., to Port St. Lucie, Fla., and has been named one of Golf Digest's "Best Teachers in the State" and Golf Magazine's "The Top Teachers." Three times he has been named the Tri-State section of the PGA's Teacher of the Year and was the 2002 Golf Professional of the Year from the same organization. Matt Kluck Head Coach , Ext. 3070 Washington & Jefferson Director of Athletics Scott McGuinness announced the hiring of Matt Kluck  (California (Pa.) '79; Second Year) to lead the men's and women's golf programs, effective Oct. 15, 2015. Kluck led the womens golf team to their ninth Presidents' Athletic Conference championship, which qualified them for the 2016 NCAA Division III Womens Golf Championship. In doing so, Kluck earned PAC Coach of the Year honors, while overseeing All-Pac First Team golfers Marissa Sudar, Kaitlyn Vogel and Jocelyn Sudar, who also took home the PAC Most Valuable Player Award. On the mens side, Kluck coached Bryce Egger to an All-PAC Honorable Mention and Evan Lestini to a spot on the All-PAC Second Team. Additionally, Lestini was named a Division III Srixon Golf All-America Scholar by the Golf Coaches Association of America. An award-winning Professional Golfers' Association of America (PGA) Master Professional and Certified Teaching Professional, Kluck brings more than 35 years of professional service and dedication to providing an exceptional golf experience.  More recently, Kluck served as the owner and director of instruction at Matt Kluck Golf Instruction, as well as the head coach of the girl's golf team at Mt. Lebanon High School. As a teaching professional, Kluck has experience working with all age levels from juniors through adults. He is also at the forefront of the latest golf instruction technologies, along with video and computer analysis. Kluck holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from California University of Pennsylvania, where he graduated from in 1979. After touring professionally from 1980-84 he moved his focus to the teaching and coaching aspect of golf. Improving the golf game has been a lifelong mission, as he co-authored the book, "Golf's Missing Links: 101 Stealthy Ways to Improve Your Golf Game." While serving as the Head PGA Professional and Manager at Mt. Lebanon Golf Course from 1983-2007, Kluck managed all golf operations, services, course maintenance and staff. In 2004 he became a PGA Master Professional, the PGA of America's highest designation, which showcases a PGA Certified Professional's continued expertise and experience in his or her specific career path through a proven track record of success and industry involvement. Additionally, he has experience as an instructor at various PGA schools, conferences and clinics all over the east coast, from Cambridge, Mass., to Pinehurst, N.C., to Port St. Lucie, Fla., and has been named one of Golf Digest's "Best Teachers in the State" and Golf Magazine's "The Top Teachers." Three times he has been named the Tri-State section of the PGA's Teacher of the Year and was the 2002 Golf Professional of the Year from the same organization.