Boston College Athletics
Ryan Peffer Promoted to Associate Head Coach
November 07, 2019 | Men's Golf, Women's Golf
CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. -- Ryan Peffer has been elevated to the role of associate head coach of the men's & women's golf programs at Boston College, it was announced by head coach Drew Kayser.
"Ryan is a tremendous asset to the Boston College Golf program," Kayser said. "He is a tireless worker who performs many of the behind-the-scenes tasks that assist in the development of the teams.
A 12-year veteran collegiate golf coach at the Division I, II, and III levels, Peffer has been with the Eagles' men's & women's golf programs for the past six seasons. Â
His experience as both a player and coach, and his passion for helping our players progress is witnessed every day. We are excited to promote him to Associate Head Coach, as this title displays how much of a partnership he and I have in creating successful golf programs," Kayser added.
Prior to joining the Eagles, he served as an assistant coach at the College of William and Mary from 2011-14. During his three years with the Tribe, the men's and women's teams steadily improved and captured tournament wins at the Whiting-Turner Towson Invitational and the Bucknell Fall Invitational.
Prior to William and Mary, Peffer was the assistant women's golf coach at Hollins University in Roanoke, Va. Under his guidance, Hollins helped to improve the team scoring average by more than 37 strokes per round. Before taking the job at Hollins, Peffer was the head men's and women's golf coach at Queens University of Charlotte. Under his direction, the men's team improved to a No. 25 Division II national ranking, and the women rose 14 spots to No. 52. Besides coaching, Peffer also served as an instructor for the university's professional golf management program.
Peffer began his collegiate coaching career at Franklin and Marshall College. Under his tutelage, the Diplomats captured five tournament wins and improved their team scoring average by nearly 57 strokes per round between 2004-09.
As a PGA Professional, Peffer has won four regional tournaments and held golf professional positions at The Tuxedo Club, Lancaster Country Club (PA) and the Pete Dye River Course of Virginia Tech. In 2014 and 2015, Peffer was named a Top 50 Teacher by US Kids Golf.
He also earned certifications from the PGA of America in the areas of instruction and golf operations. Additionally, he is certified as a Flight Scope Professional, Eyeline Putting Coach and Titleist Club Fitter. In addition to his coaching responsibilities at BC, Peffer provides private and group instruction at Southborough Golf Practice & Learning Center and is a volunteer coach for the First Tee of Boston.
Peffer is a master's of science degree candidate in the Boston College Leadership and Sports Administration program. Prior to attending BC, he graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor's degree in finance from Clarion University. As student-athlete, he was recognized as a Cleveland Golf/GCAA All-America Scholar and a three-time PSAC all-conference selection. Serving as team captain, he led the Golden Eagles to win the PSAC Conference Championship and earn back-to-back bids to the NCAA Division II Regional Championship in 2002 and 2003.
"Ryan is a tremendous asset to the Boston College Golf program," Kayser said. "He is a tireless worker who performs many of the behind-the-scenes tasks that assist in the development of the teams.
A 12-year veteran collegiate golf coach at the Division I, II, and III levels, Peffer has been with the Eagles' men's & women's golf programs for the past six seasons. Â
His experience as both a player and coach, and his passion for helping our players progress is witnessed every day. We are excited to promote him to Associate Head Coach, as this title displays how much of a partnership he and I have in creating successful golf programs," Kayser added.
Prior to joining the Eagles, he served as an assistant coach at the College of William and Mary from 2011-14. During his three years with the Tribe, the men's and women's teams steadily improved and captured tournament wins at the Whiting-Turner Towson Invitational and the Bucknell Fall Invitational.
Prior to William and Mary, Peffer was the assistant women's golf coach at Hollins University in Roanoke, Va. Under his guidance, Hollins helped to improve the team scoring average by more than 37 strokes per round. Before taking the job at Hollins, Peffer was the head men's and women's golf coach at Queens University of Charlotte. Under his direction, the men's team improved to a No. 25 Division II national ranking, and the women rose 14 spots to No. 52. Besides coaching, Peffer also served as an instructor for the university's professional golf management program.
Peffer began his collegiate coaching career at Franklin and Marshall College. Under his tutelage, the Diplomats captured five tournament wins and improved their team scoring average by nearly 57 strokes per round between 2004-09.
As a PGA Professional, Peffer has won four regional tournaments and held golf professional positions at The Tuxedo Club, Lancaster Country Club (PA) and the Pete Dye River Course of Virginia Tech. In 2014 and 2015, Peffer was named a Top 50 Teacher by US Kids Golf.
He also earned certifications from the PGA of America in the areas of instruction and golf operations. Additionally, he is certified as a Flight Scope Professional, Eyeline Putting Coach and Titleist Club Fitter. In addition to his coaching responsibilities at BC, Peffer provides private and group instruction at Southborough Golf Practice & Learning Center and is a volunteer coach for the First Tee of Boston.
Peffer is a master's of science degree candidate in the Boston College Leadership and Sports Administration program. Prior to attending BC, he graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor's degree in finance from Clarion University. As student-athlete, he was recognized as a Cleveland Golf/GCAA All-America Scholar and a three-time PSAC all-conference selection. Serving as team captain, he led the Golden Eagles to win the PSAC Conference Championship and earn back-to-back bids to the NCAA Division II Regional Championship in 2002 and 2003.
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