West Chester University of Pennsylvania Women's Golf

Hendricks is in his sixth season at his alma mater mentoring the womens golf team. Hendricks was hired as West Chester Universitys head coach in the summer of 2009. In just five short seasons, West Chester Universitys young program has made tremendous strides in its development. In his first year at West Chester, Hendricks coached his team to a third-place finish at the PSAC Championships, picking up PSAC Womens Coach of the Year plaudits in the process. In 2010, sophomore Ann Bahnick placed 10th at the PSAC Championships, earning the programs first all-conference certificate. The following season Nicole Cavalcante set the school record by shooting a 74 and winning the Clarion Invitational. In 2013, Gabby Couture finished sixth at the PSAC Championships. Most recently in 2014, freshman Lacey Bensing finished second at the conference championship, marking the lowest finish ever for a WCU womens golfer. Hendricks has served over 30 years as a PGA Golf Professional and entrepreneur in the Philadelphia area. He was the Head Golf Professional at White Manor Country Club (1987-2001) where he managed the golf operation and owned an upscale golf store. His teaching, organization skills and unique ability to build client relationships with customers, corporations and vendors helped his business RDH Enterprises grow substantially. Doug is also very effective in staff development as five of his assistants moved on to Head Professional status. Hendricks enjoys his involvement in the community and feels everyone should have the opportunity to learn and enjoy the game of golf. As an instructor, Hendricks has provided over 28,000 private lessons with clients ranging from professional athletes to physically disabled children. In 1995, and from 2008-2013, he was nominated for Teacher of the Year in the Philadelphia PGA section. In 1997, he received the Childrens Champion Award for his golf instruction and mentoring to children with disabilities.  Hendricks has been featured in over 500 television and radio shows promoting the golf industry and his background in event planning stems from conducting over 500 corporate golf outings and hosting five PGA Tour events. The WCU alum has also conducted over 70 Golf Team Building events for corporations, schools and churches. Hendricks has a bachelor of science degree in Secondary Education from West Chester University where he participated on the varsity basketball and golf teams. In addition, he has been inducted into two high school halls of fame and has been a member of the PGA of America since 1987. Presently, Hendricks is serving in various areas in the golf industry. Besides his head coaching position, he conducts private lessons at Penn Oaks Golf Club in West Chester and performs unique golf and team-building programs for corporate groups and associations. Finally, Hendricks is in his fifth season serving as the host and executive producer of Winning Golf, a television show that airs 120 times a season on Comcast Sportsnet. Doug Hendricks Head Coach Coach Doug Hendricks is in his sixth season at his alma mater mentoring the womens golf team. Hendricks was hired as West Chester Universitys head coach in the summer of 2009. In just five short seasons, West Chester Universitys young program has made tremendous strides in its development. In his first year at West Chester, Hendricks coached his team to a third-place finish at the PSAC Championships, picking up PSAC Womens Coach of the Year plaudits in the process. In 2010, sophomore Ann Bahnick placed 10th at the PSAC Championships, earning the programs first all-conference certificate. The following season Nicole Cavalcante set the school record by shooting a 74 and winning the Clarion Invitational. In 2013, Gabby Couture finished sixth at the PSAC Championships. Most recently in 2014, freshman Lacey Bensing finished second at the conference championship, marking the lowest finish ever for a WCU womens golfer. Hendricks has served over 30 years as a PGA Golf Professional and entrepreneur in the Philadelphia area. He was the Head Golf Professional at White Manor Country Club (1987-2001) where he managed the golf operation and owned an upscale golf store. His teaching, organization skills and unique ability to build client relationships with customers, corporations and vendors helped his business RDH Enterprises grow substantially. Doug is also very effective in staff development as five of his assistants moved on to Head Professional status. Hendricks enjoys his involvement in the community and feels everyone should have the opportunity to learn and enjoy the game of golf. As an instructor, Hendricks has provided over 28,000 private lessons with clients ranging from professional athletes to physically disabled children. In 1995, and from 2008-2013, he was nominated for Teacher of the Year in the Philadelphia PGA section. In 1997, he received the Childrens Champion Award for his golf instruction and mentoring to children with disabilities.  Hendricks has been featured in over 500 television and radio shows promoting the golf industry and his background in event planning stems from conducting over 500 corporate golf outings and hosting five PGA Tour events. The WCU alum has also conducted over 70 Golf Team Building events for corporations, schools and churches. Hendricks has a bachelor of science degree in Secondary Education from West Chester University where he participated on the varsity basketball and golf teams. In addition, he has been inducted into two high school halls of fame and has been a member of the PGA of America since 1987. Presently, Hendricks is serving in various areas in the golf industry. Besides his head coaching position, he conducts private lessons at Penn Oaks Golf Club in West Chester and performs unique golf and team-building programs for corporate groups and associations. Finally, Hendricks is in his fifth season serving as the host and executive producer of Winning Golf, a television show that airs 120 times a season on Comcast Sportsnet.