Cameron University Athletics

Austin Phillips was named the head men's golf coach at Cameron University in August of 2021.

In 2021-22, the Aggie men had one of their best seasons in recent history, Phillips' first year at the helm. Cameron finished the spring at No. 27 in the nation and No. 4 in the South Central Region by Golfstat. The Aggies finished third in the stroke play part of the new LSC Championship format and lost 4-1 in the medal match; they then placed 13th at the Super Regional.

Phillips was named the LSC Coach of the Year and his team set multiple program records, including scoring average (289.67), total birdies (528), total eagles (20), and low 18-hole round vs. par (-16). Freshman Hamish Murray was also named the LSC Freshman of the Year. 

Phillips comes to Cameron after spending time as the Tournament Administrator at the Carolinas PGA Section, where he had a variety of duties. Prior to that, he worked for the Golf Coaches Association of America, working tournament operations for the GCAA Amateur Golf Series. Phillips is also a PGA Associate and has a USGA Expert Rules Certification.

At Ohio University, Phillips served as the assistant coach for the golf program, assisting the head coach in all aspects of running the program, including helping in the success of second team All-MAC performer Zach Crawford. He also served as the Assistant to the Associate Athletic Director for Facilities and Event Operations while in Athens. 
 
Phillips earned his undergrad from East Carolina University and then earned two masters from Ohio University. He grew up in Greenville, N.C.