Men's Golf Coaching Staff

Bryson Worley (Wofford '97) - HEAD MEN'S COACH 
bryson.worley@gcssk12.net

Head Men’s Golf Coach
Assistant Principal
Assistant Athletic Director
 
Education

• B.A. - Wofford College (1997) – Political Science
• M.Ed. – Piedmont College (2001) – Emotional/Behavioral Disorders
• Certification in Related Vocational Instruction – University of Georgia (2005)
• Ed.S. – North Georgia College and State University (2007) – Educational Leadership

Coaching Certifications

• Certified, Titleist Performance Institute, Level 1 (2012)
• Certified, Impact Zone Instructor (2011)
• Certified, TOMI Putting Instructor (2008)

Coaching Awards

• 2012 State Coach of the Year
• 6 –Time GACA Region Coach of the Year
• 3 – Time Gainesville Times Area Coach of the Year
• 2011 Atlanta Junior Golf Association Junior Golf Ambassador Award
• Coach of the 2009 North Team in the GHSGCA Senior All-Star Matches
• 15^th year of head golf coaching experience (Elbert County HS – 5 years, Flowery Branch HS – 1 year, Gainesville High School – 9 years)
• 2012 - Led Gainesville to the 2012 State AAA Championship, an overall record of 149-9. Won 7 out of 10 events entered, including the Region 8AAA Championship, Hall County Championship, and the Georgia-South Carolina Cup. Set or tied numerous school records, including tying the school low round record of 289 (one-over) set by the 1978 team. In addition, numerous players garnered All-State, All-Region, or All-Area honors, including Parks Brown - the 2012 AAA Player of the Year and the 2012 AAA State Individual Champion. Both seniors signed college scholarships. The team finished the season ranked 1st in the coaches poll.
• 2011 – Led Gainesville High to its 34^th Region Championship, 17^th County Championship, and a top-5 State Championship finish. In addition, the team finished with a record of 103-25-11 with 5 tournament victories, 7 top-5 finishes, 8 top-10 finishes, and another top-5 final state ranking.
• Overall record at Gainesville: 772-307-36, 23 tournament victories, 46 top-5 finishes, 79 top-10 finishes. Never ranked outside of the top 10 in the state rankings. WIns include a State Championship and 3 Region Titles. 
• Overall career record: 1024-362-47, 27 tournament victories, 57 top-5 finishes, 97top-10 finishes.
• Player accomplishments: 30 All-State honors, 70 All-Area honors, 15 collegiate players, 4 professional players
• Created “The Herd” junior golf program which produced over 80 junior golfers from ages 8-14.
• Currently elected to another term on the Georgia High School Golf Coaches’ Association Executive Board (5^th year), and named to the GHSA Golf Advisory Board to the Executive Director.
• Participant in the 2009 Georgia State Amateur Tournament, as well as GHSA State Championships while in high school. Competes regularly in regional amateur events. Has played golf for over 25 years.

Stuart Moore (Gainesville HS '01, Auburn '06) - Varsity Assistant Coach
Link to Coach Moore's Auburn Career: http://www.auburntigers.com/sports/m-golf/mtt/moore_stuart00.html

Kevin Brown (Wake Forest '89) -  Middle School Head Coach
Kevin has been playing competitive golf for almost 40 years as a junior, collegiate and professional golfer. He is a 1989 graduate of Wake Forest University where he played varsity golf for the legendary Hall of Fame coach Jessie Haddock. Kevin played professionally both in the United States and in South Africa. His experience at this level of competition will help better prepare our players for their next level of competition. He is Level 1 Titleist Performance Institute Certified. 

Antione Whelchel (Murray State), Junior Varsity Coach