Wingate University Men's Golf

Iacofano is in his fourth year as Wingate University head mens golf coach. In 2014, Iacofano mentored Bulldog graduate student Benedict Gebhardt (Wiesbaden, Germany) as he earned a spot in the NCAA Southeast Regional as an individual. A first team All-South Atlantic Conference selection, Gebhardt won three of his last five 2013-14 tournaments.   Gebhardt was the medalist at the Food Lion South Atlantic Conference mens golf tournament April 13-15. He posted a three-round total of 216 (77-67-72) to take the tournament crown by 11 strokes. On March 24, Gebhardt took the top spot in the 14th annual J. Ralph Hargett Memorial Intercollegiate tournament at the National Golf Club in Pinehurst. Gebhardt finished the two-day, 36-hole event with a two-over-par 146. He led the tournament with 27 pars.   Wingates team finished second in the 2014 SAC tournament, missing an NCAA tournament bid by two strokes. In 2013, Iacofano helped senior Brian Denton (13, Wendell, N.C.) qualify for the Southeast Regional as an individual. A two-time All-SAC first team performer, Denton was the medalist at the 13th annual J. Ralph Hargett Memorial Intercollegiate tournament.   In 2012, Iacofano led the Bulldogs to the NCAA Tournament and their first-ever South Atlantic Conference tournament championship. He was also named SAC Coach of the Year for his efforts. Wingate finished 17th in the 2012 NCAA South/Southeast Regionals during the teams first-ever NCAA regional appearance. Iacofano previously served as graduate assistant for the Wingate mens and womens golf programs. He was closely involved in the day-to-day aspects of both golf programs, including recruiting and player development. The Painesville, Ohio native was a four-year letter winner for the Bulldogs. As a WU senior, Iacofano was named All-Tournament in the Food Lion South Atlantic Conference Championship. He also received the prestigious J. Ralph Hargett Spirit of the Game Award, presented by the leagues head coaches. The same season, he won the 2008 J. Ralph Hargett Memorial Intercollegiate, en route to leading the Dogs to the tournament title. Iacofano received Wingates MVP award his senior year. Wingate University vice-president and director of athletics : I am very proud of Corey. He will have this great opportunity to lead the mens golf program. He was a fine golfer at Wingate and excelled as a graduate assistant. I have full confidence in Dr. Surratts judgment in giving Corey these additional responsibilities. His passion for Wingate University will result in positive results for the mens golf program. Wingate University Director of Golf : I am very excited Corey is assuming the leadership of the mens golf team. He is dedicated to Wingate University and has all the tools for success at coaching. Corey served exceptionally well as the graduate assistant for two years; I was able to shift a large share of responsibilities to him last year. In every case, he handled himself and the tasks well. Several of the SAC coaches have commented positively on Coreys potential for this position, so his promotion will not be a surprise to them. He is popular, but respected by the current team members, so I think the transition will be seamless in every respect. I will look forward to giving overall direction to Wingate golf and investing more time in the womens program for a while longer. We have our strongest class of freshman golfers entering this fallwhile we will miss those graduating seniors, both programs should flourish next year. Wingate University head mens golf coach : To be a head coach wasnt really one of my goals when I initially took the graduate assistant position (at Wingate); however, once I started the positionand Coach Surratt gave me more responsibility, I knew what I wanted to work towards and what I wanted my job to be in the future. Coach Surratts first year of coaching was my first year as a player. I have gained much respect for him, both as a coach and as a boss over the years. He has allowed me a great opportunity to do something I love doing. In the future, I plan to keep improving the team. If we continually improve in practice and tournaments every single day, then we will eventually reach our goals. Corey Iacofano Head Men's Golf Coach Corey Iacofano is in his fourth year as Wingate University head mens golf coach. In 2014, Iacofano mentored Bulldog graduate student Benedict Gebhardt (Wiesbaden, Germany) as he earned a spot in the NCAA Southeast Regional as an individual. A first team All-South Atlantic Conference selection, Gebhardt won three of his last five 2013-14 tournaments.   Gebhardt was the medalist at the Food Lion South Atlantic Conference mens golf tournament April 13-15. He posted a three-round total of 216 (77-67-72) to take the tournament crown by 11 strokes. On March 24, Gebhardt took the top spot in the 14th annual J. Ralph Hargett Memorial Intercollegiate tournament at the National Golf Club in Pinehurst. Gebhardt finished the two-day, 36-hole event with a two-over-par 146. He led the tournament with 27 pars.   Wingates team finished second in the 2014 SAC tournament, missing an NCAA tournament bid by two strokes. In 2013, Iacofano helped senior Brian Denton (13, Wendell, N.C.) qualify for the Southeast Regional as an individual. A two-time All-SAC first team performer, Denton was the medalist at the 13th annual J. Ralph Hargett Memorial Intercollegiate tournament.   In 2012, Iacofano led the Bulldogs to the NCAA Tournament and their first-ever South Atlantic Conference tournament championship. He was also named SAC Coach of the Year for his efforts. Wingate finished 17th in the 2012 NCAA South/Southeast Regionals during the teams first-ever NCAA regional appearance. Iacofano previously served as graduate assistant for the Wingate mens and womens golf programs. He was closely involved in the day-to-day aspects of both golf programs, including recruiting and player development. The Painesville, Ohio native was a four-year letter winner for the Bulldogs. As a WU senior, Iacofano was named All-Tournament in the Food Lion South Atlantic Conference Championship. He also received the prestigious J. Ralph Hargett Spirit of the Game Award, presented by the leagues head coaches. The same season, he won the 2008 J. Ralph Hargett Memorial Intercollegiate, en route to leading the Dogs to the tournament title. Iacofano received Wingates MVP award his senior year. Wingate University vice-president and director of athletics : I am very proud of Corey. He will have this great opportunity to lead the mens golf program. He was a fine golfer at Wingate and excelled as a graduate assistant. I have full confidence in Dr. Surratts judgment in giving Corey these additional responsibilities. His passion for Wingate University will result in positive results for the mens golf program. Wingate University Director of Golf : I am very excited Corey is assuming the leadership of the mens golf team. He is dedicated to Wingate University and has all the tools for success at coaching. Corey served exceptionally well as the graduate assistant for two years; I was able to shift a large share of responsibilities to him last year. In every case, he handled himself and the tasks well. Several of the SAC coaches have commented positively on Coreys potential for this position, so his promotion will not be a surprise to them. He is popular, but respected by the current team members, so I think the transition will be seamless in every respect. I will look forward to giving overall direction to Wingate golf and investing more time in the womens program for a while longer. We have our strongest class of freshman golfers entering this fallwhile we will miss those graduating seniors, both programs should flourish next year. Wingate University head mens golf coach : To be a head coach wasnt really one of my goals when I initially took the graduate assistant position (at Wingate); however, once I started the positionand Coach Surratt gave me more responsibility, I knew what I wanted to work towards and what I wanted my job to be in the future. Coach Surratts first year of coaching was my first year as a player. I have gained much respect for him, both as a coach and as a boss over the years. He has allowed me a great opportunity to do something I love doing. In the future, I plan to keep improving the team. If we continually improve in practice and tournaments every single day, then we will eventually reach our goals. Corey Iacofano Head Men's Golf Coach Corey Iacofano is in his fourth year as Wingate University head mens golf coach. In 2014, Iacofano mentored Bulldog graduate student Benedict Gebhardt (Wiesbaden, Germany) as he earned a spot in the NCAA Southeast Regional as an individual. A first team All-South Atlantic Conference selection, Gebhardt won three of his last five 2013-14 tournaments.   Gebhardt was the medalist at the Food Lion South Atlantic Conference mens golf tournament April 13-15. He posted a three-round total of 216 (77-67-72) to take the tournament crown by 11 strokes. On March 24, Gebhardt took the top spot in the 14th annual J. Ralph Hargett Memorial Intercollegiate tournament at the National Golf Club in Pinehurst. Gebhardt finished the two-day, 36-hole event with a two-over-par 146. He led the tournament with 27 pars.   Wingates team finished second in the 2014 SAC tournament, missing an NCAA tournament bid by two strokes. In 2013, Iacofano helped senior Brian Denton (13, Wendell, N.C.) qualify for the Southeast Regional as an individual. A two-time All-SAC first team performer, Denton was the medalist at the 13th annual J. Ralph Hargett Memorial Intercollegiate tournament.   In 2012, Iacofano led the Bulldogs to the NCAA Tournament and their first-ever South Atlantic Conference tournament championship. He was also named SAC Coach of the Year for his efforts. Wingate finished 17th in the 2012 NCAA South/Southeast Regionals during the teams first-ever NCAA regional appearance. Iacofano previously served as graduate assistant for the Wingate mens and womens golf programs. He was closely involved in the day-to-day aspects of both golf programs, including recruiting and player development. The Painesville, Ohio native was a four-year letter winner for the Bulldogs. As a WU senior, Iacofano was named All-Tournament in the Food Lion South Atlantic Conference Championship. He also received the prestigious J. Ralph Hargett Spirit of the Game Award, presented by the leagues head coaches. The same season, he won the 2008 J. Ralph Hargett Memorial Intercollegiate, en route to leading the Dogs to the tournament title. Iacofano received Wingates MVP award his senior year. Wingate University vice-president and director of athletics : I am very proud of Corey. He will have this great opportunity to lead the mens golf program. He was a fine golfer at Wingate and excelled as a graduate assistant. I have full confidence in Dr. Surratts judgment in giving Corey these additional responsibilities. His passion for Wingate University will result in positive results for the mens golf program. Wingate University Director of Golf : I am very excited Corey is assuming the leadership of the mens golf team. He is dedicated to Wingate University and has all the tools for success at coaching. Corey served exceptionally well as the graduate assistant for two years; I was able to shift a large share of responsibilities to him last year. In every case, he handled himself and the tasks well. Several of the SAC coaches have commented positively on Coreys potential for this position, so his promotion will not be a surprise to them. He is popular, but respected by the current team members, so I think the transition will be seamless in every respect. I will look forward to giving overall direction to Wingate golf and investing more time in the womens program for a while longer. We have our strongest class of freshman golfers entering this fallwhile we will miss those graduating seniors, both programs should flourish next year. Wingate University head mens golf coach : To be a head coach wasnt really one of my goals when I initially took the graduate assistant position (at Wingate); however, once I started the positionand Coach Surratt gave me more responsibility, I knew what I wanted to work towards and what I wanted my job to be in the future. Coach Surratts first year of coaching was my first year as a player. I have gained much respect for him, both as a coach and as a boss over the years. He has allowed me a great opportunity to do something I love doing. In the future, I plan to keep improving the team. If we continually improve in practice and tournaments every single day, then we will eventually reach our goals.

J.D. Lamm is entering his fifth season as the Wingate University head men’s and women’s golf coach in 2025-26. Both teams are coming off historic finishes in the 2024-25 season, with the men making a second straight national quarterfinal appearance and advancing to the first-ever national semifinals, while the women made the first national quarterfinal appearance in program history. The two teams combined for 12 victories in the 2024-25 season, including the women capturing the SAC title. Lamm was named the SAC Coach of the Year on the women’s side. Through his first four seasons, the Bulldogs have piled up 18 victories. The 2024-25 season was highlighted by both teams having the National Freshman of the Year. On the women’s side, Amely Bochaton was named the WGCA National Player and Freshman of the Year, while breaking the Wingate and SAC single-season scoring record. She was named a first team All-American, alongside Jess Brown, who posted the second-best scoring average in program history. The two combined to win nine of Wingate’s 13 tournaments on the season. On the men’s side, Brandon Skidmore was named the GCAA Phil Mickelson Outstanding Freshman Award. He posted a program-best 71.5 stroke average. That topped the scoring record set by Colin Dutton in the 2023-24 season, which topped Filippo Grossi’s 72.4 stroke average in the 2022-23 season. Skidmore was named a GCAA second team All-American, with Lewis Beeden earning honorable mention accolades. In addition, Jordan Hyland was named an Academic All-America honoree. Hyland was also an honorable mention All-American in 2024. Grossi was also a member of the GCAA National All-Freshman Team in 2023. The Wingate men have broken the team’s scoring record each of the last three years. The Bulldogs posted a 295.8 stroke average in 2022-23, while compiling a 289.9 average in 2023-24. Wingate notched a 288.3 scoring average in the 2024-25 campaign. The Bulldogs posted a 15-under 825 at the Spring Bulldog Clash in South Carolina to break the team’s 54-hole scoring average, capturing the title. That was highlighted by a 268, the lowest round in program history (66, 66, 68, 68). The Wingate women have broken the scoring record each of the last two seasons. The 2023-24 season, the ‘Dogs posted a 299.6 scoring average, while the 2025 season saw the Bulldog compile a 292.1 stroke average. Wingate posted a school-record 54-hole total of 856 at the LeeAnn Noble Memorial, finishing the tournament at 8-under. That was led by Bochaton shattering the 54-hole individual record, finishing at 17-under 199 (67, 65, 67). Lamm joined the Bulldogs after a successful three-year run at Davis & Elkins College. That run was culminating by advancing to match play at the 2021 national championships. Lamm played his collegiate golf at Pfeiffer University, where he graduated in 2013 with a major in Sport Management and minor in Athletic Coaching. Since graduating, he has spent time on collegiate coaching staffs at Pfeiffer, West Virginia Wesleyan and Davis & Elkins, while also serving as the Assistant Golf Professional at Old North State Golf Club. Immediately after graduating from Pfeiffer, Lamm spent two years as the Volunteer Assistant Coach, while also spending four years at Old North State Club as the assistant professional, where he provided golf swing instructions to members, while also running junior golf camps and helping the club run several events, including the ACC Championship. Lamm was named the head coach at West Virginia Wesleyan College in 2017, working through 2018. He was named the 2018 Mountain East Conference Women's Coach of the Year, with the team collecting a pair of wins and four runner-up finishes in the 2017-18 season. That included a second-place showing at the MEC Tournament championship. Lamm was named the Director of Golf at Davis & Elkins College in the fall of 2018. He led the men's team to a historic season in 2021, qualifying for the NCAA National Championship and advancing to medal/match play, becoming the first team in league history to advance that far. He was named the 2021 Mountain East Conference Men's Golf Coach of the Year, while leading the Senators to four victories over the last two seasons, which included winning the title at the 2021 MEC Championship. Davis & Elkins had nine total top-three finishes over the last two seasons, including the four victories. Lamm also served as a member of the Regional Advisory Committee for the women's golf East Region and was appointed to the Golf Coaches Association All-Region and All-America committees.