Zack Siefert joins Wisconsin men’s golf coaching staff
July 29, 2021 | Men's Golf
Former Limestone University head coach eight-time conference coach of the year
"I am extremely excited for Coach Siefert to be joining our staff. He is one of the top young coaches in the country and his drive to be one of the best in this profession will bring great energy to our program," said Wilson.
"Zack is one of the top amateur players in the country and has done a great job developing players in his career. I look forward to what he will bring to our program on a daily basis."
For Siefert, his hiring is an exciting opportunity to join a strong Wisconsin program.
"I'm incredibly thankful to the University of Wisconsin and Coach Mike Wilson for this opportunity," said Siefert. "The facilities, resources and vision Coach Wilson has for this program make Wisconsin where I want to be. My family and I are looking forward to moving to Madison and getting to work! Go Badgers!"
Siefert's experience leading successful men's and women's programs in South Carolina made him a top choice for Wilson.
Siefert most recently served eight seasons as the as the head coach of the Limestone men's and women's golf teams (2014-21). During his tenure leading the Saints, Siefert managed all aspects of the successful Division II programs and saw his teams earn nine conference championships and qualify to the NCAA regionals 12 times with four national championship appearances. Siefert coached 11 All-Americans and five players of the year in the Carolinas Conference, while earning Coach of the Year honors in the league a notable eight times. Siefert's teams also earned a 100 percent graduation rate.
Prior to his time at Limestone, Siefert crafted a solid career as a collegiate coach at the NCAA Division I level, a professional golfer and a course pro. Most recently he served as the assistant men's golf coach at Division I Charleston Southern during the 2013 season, and was the assistant golf professional and swing instructor at Dunes West Golf Course in Charleston, S.C.
An accomplished golfer in his own right, Siefert followed his time at Clemson with a three-year professional playing career on the NGA Hooters Tour, EGolf Tour and Carolina's Mountain Tour. While on tour he was mentored by US PGA Tour Accredited coaches Dale Lynch and Dick Harmon and claimed a Carolina Mountain Pro Tour victory.
He began his collegiate career in 2003 at Clemson after earning the prestigious Jay Haas Award as South Carolina's top golfer. While with the Tigers, Siefert was a three-year varsity letterman and helped lead the team to the 2004 ACC Championship and was an Academic All-American. He earned the 2007 Ricketts Family Award for Most Improved and was voted the 2008 recipient of the Larry Wallace Dyar Captain's Award for Outstanding Leadership and Commitment.
Siefert is a 2008 graduate of Clemson with a degree in Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management with a minor in Business Management.
He will begin his coaching duties at Wisconsin this month.
