LIPSCOMB ACADEMY GOLF - MS

The Mustang golf team aims to help team members become better young adults and better leaders through the life lessons learned on the golf course. We hope that team members will grow spiritually, socially and athletically as they participate in golf.

The golf team has a proud tradition of excellence. Currently competing in the DII AA division, the team has had much success over the years with many golfers going on to compete at the college level and one former player, Dawson Armstrong, competing successfully on the professional level in Canada.

For several years, the Mustangs have called Temple Hills Country Club their home course.  These facilities offer the Mustangs a 27-hole layout, a full driving range, a large putting green and a state-of-the-art short game area.

COACHING STAFF

Ben Pellicani - Director of Golf Operations, Head Coach

Ben Pellicani spent five years coaching at Lipscomb University helping the program reach new milestones as the Bisons qualified for the NCAA DI postseason twice as a team with at-large bids, once reaching the national championship all firsts for the university. Prior to joining the Lipscomb University coaching staff, Pellicani served for three years as the director and head coach of the Mike Bender Elite Golf Academy. While at MBEGA, his students claimed over 30 junior titles. He also worked with two students who have been ranked No. 1 in the nation and another pair who have been in the top-5 in the Rolex AJGA Junior rankings. Along with his work at MBEGA, Pellicani has worked with a number of US Senior Open qualifiers and an All-Atlantic Coast Conference player. His expertise in teaching has allowed him to speak at various PGA Section seminars and is a lead instructor at the local putting manufacturer SeeMore Putting Company. As an instructor, he has been recognized by Golf Digest as a “Best in State” and “Best Young Teacher in America” golf instructor since 2017. Additionally, Pellicani was named Tennessee PGA Section, 2019 Middle Tennessee Chapter Teacher of the Year. Pellicani is the owner of PelliGolf, a golf instruction organization.

Tim Taylor: Varsity Assistant   

Andrew Greer: MS Head Coach

CHAMPIONSHIPS

Runners-up (2): 2015, 2013

Championships (3): 2011, 2007, 1994

Individual State Champions

2011 Champion: Dowling Armstrong

1994 Champion: Mike Findley

SIGNINGS

2016

Paul Swindell, Lipscomb University

2015

Davis Armstrong, Lipscomb University

2014 

Dawson Armstrong, Lipscomb University

2013

Dowling Armstrong, Lipscomb University

2012

Sarah McFarlin, Lipscomb University

2010

Duston Wilder, Lipscomb University

2008

Dylan Waters, Lipscomb University

2005

Corey Parkinson, Lipscomb University

Zach Pharr, Lipscomb University

2002

Elizabeth Dotson, University of Kentucky

1998

David Alan Sciortino, Lipscomb University