NEWBERRY, S.C. – Newberry College Athletics has announced the addition of Jackson Skeen as the new assistant coach for both the men's and women's golf programs. A decorated collegiate golfer and experienced professional competitor, he brings championship pedigree, player-development expertise, and international playing experience to the Wolves' coaching staff.

A native of Johnson City, Tennessee, Skeen is one of the most accomplished golfers in Science Hill High School history. He became the school's first-ever individual state champion and was inducted into the Science Hill High School Hall of Fame in 2025.

Following a standout junior career, he signed with the University of Tennessee before transferring to Tennessee Technological University, where he emerged as one of the most dominant players in the Ohio Valley Conference (OVC). His accolades include:

• OVC Freshman of the Year (2021–22)

• Six OVC Player of the Week awards

• OVC Player of the Month

• Led the OVC in scoring average by a full shot in 2022–23

• Recorded a 70.96 scoring average, the lowest regular-season average in Tennessee Tech history

• Became just the second player in program history to earn an at-large bid to the NCAA Regionals

• Guided Tennessee Tech to the 2024 OVC Championship
• Finished his career with a 72.4 scoring average, the second-lowest in school history behind PGA TOUR professional

After graduating, Skeen competed professionally for two years, gaining experience across multiple tours in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. His professional résumé includes appearances on the West Florida Golf Tour, GPro Tour, Carolina Mountain Tour, Clutch Pro Tour, and AMP Tour, along with numerous PGA TOUR Monday Qualifiers. He also advanced to First Stage of Korn Ferry Tour Q School in 2024.

Newberry golf head coach  Austin Alexander says " Extremely excited to add Jackson to the Newberry Golf Family. He brings in the experience and attitude the program should respond well from, and I'm looking forward to seeing how it benefits us. Jackson knows how to win, and that is something we want to accomplish as a team." 

Jackson Skeen joins Newberry poised to elevate both programs through technical development, competitive preparation, and mentorship rooted in lived experience.

He officially begins his role with the Wolves ahead of the 2026–27 season.