Former UNCW men’s golf coach chases dream to Chapel Hill
Posted Aug 16, 2017
Leaving your position as men’s golf coach at UNCW to become an assistant at North Carolina might seem like a curious move. For the man who made the decision, it aligns with the message he gave his players every day during nine years here: Chase your dreams with passion. Matt Clark led the Seahawks to three CAA titles and four NCAA regional appearances.
(Wilmington Star News)
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