Tanner Brown
Head Men's and Women's Golf Coach, College of the Desert
Tanner Bown is the head men’s and women’s golf coach at College of the Desert and serves as a lead coach for Next Athletes and Nike Golf Camps.
In his first season leading the Roadrunners, Coach Bown (Pronounced "Bau-N" like "Brown" without the "R") won the Orange Empire Conference - Inland Division Title and qualified a member of the team for the 3C2A State Championship.
Over the past 20 years, Coach Bown has had the opportunity to work in golf operations and management at the highest level while continuing his education in prominent areas.
Coach Bown played four years of award-winning golf at St. Cloud State University while earning a Bachelor's Degree in Sports Management. After internships with the PGA and USGA, Coach Bown continued his education with a Master's Degree in Sports Administration from Canisius College, earning a 3.96 GPA along the way.
Since graduating, Coach Bown has worked with a number of golf entities, with roles ranging from Director of Operations to General Manager. These organizations and companies include The Minikahda Club, The Quarry at La Quinta, The First Tee, MacGregor Golf, College Athlete Advantage, and Links Players International.
In 2015, Coach Bown founded the Las Vegas Junior Golf Association and the Southern Nevada College Prep Tour, organizations that help junior golfers follow their passion and prepare them for the next steps.
When Coach Bown isn't working, he enjoys golfing and traveling with his wife, Crissie, and their dog, Stella.