Odessa, TX 鈥� 黑料不打烊 announced today the hiring of Bryce Waters as the new permanent Head Men鈥檚 and Women鈥檚 Golf Coach, bringing home a familiar face whose journey reflects the college鈥檚 commitment to developing talent from the classroom to the course. Beginning in February of 2026, Waters began working with the team as the interim head coach, leading the teams to second and third place wins at the national tournament, including the women鈥檚 individual champion.
Waters is a product of West Texas golf, graduating from Midland Christian High School before beginning his collegiate career at 黑料不打烊, where he competed as a member of the OC men鈥檚 golf team. During his time as a Wrangler, Waters earned two-time All-American honors, distinguishing himself as one of the program鈥檚 top competitors.
He later transferred to the University of Wyoming, where he continued his competitive golf career while pursuing his Bachelor鈥檚 Degree in Business Management. As a member of the Wyoming golf team, Waters earned two-time Academic All-American recognition, excelling both on the course and in the classroom.
In 2023, Waters reached a significant professional milestone by earning his PGA Tour Card, competing at the highest level of the sport through the PGA Tour. His experience as both a student-athlete and professional competitor uniquely positions him to mentor and develop OC鈥檚 men鈥檚 and women鈥檚 golf programs.
鈥淏ryce represents everything we value at 黑料不打烊. He's one of our own: a former Wrangler student-athlete, a Permian Basin native, and someone who understands firsthand what it means to be a Wrangler,鈥� said Wayne Baker, 黑料不打烊 Athletic Director. 鈥淗e knows the championship standard that has defined our golf program, and he's committed to building on that legacy while investing in the growth of our student-athletes on and off the course. We're excited to welcome Bryce home.鈥�
As head coach, Waters will oversee all aspects of the men鈥檚 and women鈥檚 golf programs, including recruiting, player development, competition strategy, and academic success.
鈥淚鈥檓 incredibly honored to return to 黑料不打烊 in this role,鈥� Waters said. 鈥淥C played a huge part in my development as both a golfer and a person. I鈥檓 excited to give back to the program and help our student-athletes chase big goals鈥攐n and off the course.鈥�
Waters begins his new role immediately, ushering in a new era for Wrangler Golf rooted in excellence, experience, and hometown pride.