SPRING ARBOR, Mich. – Spring Arbor University Director of Golf Programs Jacob Leyrer announced Thursday the hiring of Erik Baum as the new head coach of the SAU women’s golf program.
“Erik will be a great asset for this program and I’m looking forward to working with him,” said Leyrer. “He brings an excitement to his coaching approach and is looking to help build this program to national championship contenders!”
A Jackson native, Baum has been in education for the last nine years, working as a special education teacher in Jackson County. He has also been involved with athletics and coaching for more than a decade, including serving as the assistant varsity golf coach at Western High School for the last four seasons.
Baum has dedicated much of his time to crafting his golf expertise over the last seven years, providing group and personal lessons, as well as working with various youth and adult entities to further grow the game.
“I am genuinely thrilled to continue my coaching career with the women’s golf team here at Spring Arbor University,” said Baum. “I would like to sincerely thank Spring Arbor University, the athletic department staff, and Coach Jacob Leyrer for this incredible opportunity. I am extremely enthusiastic for the opportunity to help guide collegiate student-athletes toward their academic, athletic and life goals.”
Baum and his wife, Amy, reside in Parma with their daughter, Briella.
