Aug. 28, 2003
SAN DIEGO - San Diego State men's golf coach Dale Walker has announced the addition of Ryan Donovan as assistant coach for the 2003 season. Donovan was a four-year member of the Aztec golf program and returns to SDSU after a stint in the professional ranks. Donovan will assist with responsibilities on the course as well as administrative and recruiting duties.
Donovan competed for the Aztecs from 1997 to 2001. His most successful season came as a junior when he posted five top-30 finishes. During his senior season, Donovan shot a career best four-under, 212 at the Aztec Invitational finishing second overall and assisting SDSU to the tournament title.
Donovan also qualified for the U.S. Amateur in 1997 and 1999 and the British Amateur in 2001 before turning pro. He then competed on the Golden State Tour in 2001 and the Gateway Tour in 2002.
Donovan, from Yorba Linda, Calif., was a four-time all-Sunset League performer at Esperanza High School and was named first team all-Orange County his senior season. Donovan graduated with a degree in public administration and currently resides in San Diego.