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Phil Smith

  • Title
    Assistant Golf Coach
  • Email
    philsmithbr@gmail.com
  • Alma Mater
    Southern
  • Hometown
    Baton Rouge, LA
  • Years At SU
    1st Year
Philip Smith, Jr. is entreing his first year on the bluff as assistant men's and women's golf coach.

A native of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and a 1987 Southern University A&M College graduate. 
 
While attending Southern University, Mr. Smith was a part of the last championship golf team at the University with four (4) consecutive Southwest Athletic Conference (SWAC) Championships. 
 
In later years, Mr. Smith volunteered as an assistant to the Legendary Golf/Tennis Coach at Southern University, Clifton Johnson. 
 
"Coach Johnson won more SWAC Championships in golf and tennis combined than any other coach in the history of Southern University. We are excited to see the golf program return and look forward to returning to our winning ways, " Smith said. "I want to thank Athletic Director Roman Banks for his leadership and support."
 
In 2021, Mr. Smith was inducted into the Southern University Sports Hall of Fame in Golf. 
 
Philip's professional experience includes leadership roles at Southern University and Baton Rouge Community College. Specifically, his background has included roles in Public Relations/Marketing, Grants Administration, Alumni Affairs, Community Relations, and Athletics. 
 
Throughout his career, he has demonstrated diplomacy in working collaboratively to bring about transformational results and positive change.
 
He is married to Brandi Nicole Smith and the father of five children, Lauren, Blair, Hannah, Phillip III, and Olive Grace. The couple resides in Baton Rouge, LA.
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