Pacific Lutheran University announced the hiring of Al Patterson as head coach for the Lute men's and women's golf programs in the summer of 2024.
"Al has decades of golf experience and local ties to the area that make him a great fit for our department," said Athletic Director Mike Snyder.
"It's exciting to see Al's leadership and vision, and we can't wait to see him build the Lutes back into a program that routinely contends for Northwest Conference Championships."
A golf professional since 1995, Patterson has been the assistant pro at Canterwood Golf and Country Club in Gig Harbor since 2021. Prior to Canterwood, Patterson spent 15 years as the head pro at Kitsap Golf & Country Club and has experience as a pro at McCormick Woods.
"I'm super excited to join PLU and coach the men's and women's programs. I'm looking forward to meeting and getting to know the team and get the ball rolling," said Patterson.
Patterson was a four-year letterwinner at Western Washington University, earning NAIA All-District honors twice while also winning the WWU Invitational on two occasions. After graduation, Patterson's golf resume includes winning the Western Washington PGA Match Play Championship and the Chapter Championship, while also winning two Club Championships at Gold Mountain Golf Club.
