John Powers

John Powers, a 2010 graduate of BGSU, was named head coach of men's golf at Bowling Green State University in January of 2018 after serving as head coach at Cleveland State the past several years.

Powers was the head coach at St. Bonaventure from 2011-14 and most recently served as the associate head golf coach at Cleveland State, working with both the men's and women's programs. While at St. Bonaventure, Powers enhanced scheduling and expanded the recruiting base for the program. He recruited and coached Josh Stauffer, who developed into an Atlantic 10 All-Conference performer and finished third at the 2014 Atlantic 10 Conference Championship. As well, Brian McKenna was named an Academic All-American in both 2012 and 2013 under Powers.

Powers went on to spend 18 months working as a golf professional, caddying on the LPGA Symetra Tour and playing in professional golf tournaments.

At CSU, Powers helped the women's team capture their first Horizon League Championship in program history, as well as a berth in the NCAA regionals. In addition, the men's team captured its fourth consecutive league title and an automatic bid to NCAA regionals. Powers helped to develop four all-conference players (two men and two women) in his stint at Cleveland State and the women's team broke the program's single-season stroke average.

A standout golfer for the Falcons from 2006-10, Powers posted a 75.2 career scoring average over 123 rounds with 10 top-15 finishes during his career, including medalist honors at the 2007 UD Spring Invitational. He posted a career-low round of 67 at the 2009 Earl Yestingsmeier Intercollegiate.

Powers also had an extensive amateur career, qualifying for three USGA National Championships. He placed 15th at the USGA Junior Amateur Championship in 2005 and earned a spot in the USGA Public Links Championship. He again qualified for the USGA Public Links in 2007.