By: By Hunter McKay
Kennesaw, Ga.-- Kennesaw State head women's golf coach
Rhyll Brinsmead has announced the hiring of
Eric Croux as an assistant coach. Croux joined the program on June 26.
Croux comes to KSU from Marietta Country Club where he serves as an assistant golf professional.
"I am ecstatic to announce the hiring of Eric as our next assistant coach for the women's golf program," Brinsmead said. "I have known Eric for many years and have enjoyed the time I've spent with him watching him develop players and instruct members at Marietta Country Club. Eric is a master club fitting specialist and knows first-hand what it takes to succeed in the professional golf ranks. Eric will play a very important role in developing our program and taking our players to the next level. We are so fortunate to have the relationship we do with Marietta Country Club and the staff and I'm very excited about the ongoing presence we will have there."
At Marietta Country Club, Croux he is responsible for all duties of golf operations while assisting with clinics, camps and lessons. He is responsible for planning, promoting and conduction of the club tournament program.
Prior to his time at Marietta Country Club, Croux was the outside service supervisor at Atlanta Athletic Club from 2010-2011. He was responsible for the daily operation of outside activity under the direction of the Director of Golf and worked closely with the Golf staff on all club related activities.
From 2008-2011, Croux served as a club fitting specialist for Cobra-Puma Golf. He set up and did fittings at golf facilities while providing a full understanding of equipment and how it benefits a player.
"I am excited to join the women's golf program at KSU," Croux said. "I have been watching it grow, and I'm looking forward to using my knowledge and experience to help take the program to the next level. I would like to thank Coach Brinsmead for giving me an opportunity to come to this first-class university."
A native of Trenton, New Jersey, Croux earned a specialized associates, professional golf management degree from Professional Golfers Career College in 2008 where he was the valedictorian of his class. Croux lives in Marietta, Ga.
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