Jay Horton Resigns

AMES, Iowa ? Iowa State men's golf coach Jay Horton, who for the last 11 seasons has directed the Cyclone men's golf program, announced his resignation effective immediately.

A native of Ames, Iowa, Horton was named interim head coach at ISU in 1999 and took over head coaching duties the following season (2000).

“It has been my pleasure to coach the men's golf team at Iowa State the past 11 years,” Horton said. “I thoroughly have enjoyed all my experiences and opportunities at Iowa State University, but I have decided to pursue other opportunities for my own career. I felt it was in the best interest for myself and this program to make this decision now rather than later.”

Under Horton's watch, the Cyclones won seven tournaments and had six individuals claim medalist honors. Two of his players qualified for NCAA postseason competition in Jeremy Lyons (2004) and Chris Baker (2008). Baker ended his career as one of the most prolific golfers in school history, breaking the school's single-season stroke average mark and earning All-Big 12 First-Team honors in 2008. Baker was named Iowa State's Male Athlete of the Year in 2008.

“I want to thank Jay for his 11 years of commitment to the ISU men's golf program,” ISU Senior Associate Athletics Director Dr. Calli Sanders said. “He put his heart and soul into the golf team and we certainly wish him well in his future endeavors.”

The Cyclones finished 10^th at the Big 12 Championships last weekend in Trinity, Texas.

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