Tim Walko has been named the head women's golf coach.
Middlebury has announced that Tim Walko has been hired as the head women's golf coach. Walko brings over three decades of coaching experience to Middlebury, having most recently served as the head golf coach at Mount Holyoke College.
"We are thrilled to welcome Tim to our department and our golf programs," said Director of Athletics Erin Quinn '86. "He brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to this position, which will be of great benefit to Middlebury golf. Tim is a great teacher and has been a valuable mentor to the student-athletes he has coached during a successful career."
While at Mount Holyoke, Walko was tabbed the 2013-14 Liberty League Coach of the Year after guiding the Lyons to a top-30 national ranking. He also coached the conference's player of the year during that same season. Walko served as an instructor in the Mount Holyoke Department of Physical Education.
"I am extremely excited and feel a great sense of honor and responsibility to be entrusted with the continued success of Middlebury's highly accomplished golf program," said Walko. "Building upon its rich legacy and fostering a culture of excellence will be my utmost priority as we achieve new heights together. I would like to thank Middlebury College, Erin Quinn and the entire search committee for this opportunity."
Prior to his time at Mount Holyoke, Walko spent seven years as the owner and Director of Golf at the Northampton Country Club and the seven years prior as its Head Golf Professional. Walko's wealth of knowledge is vast, gaining experience as an instructor at three different golf courses across Connecticut and another in Florida. He played collegiate golf at Rollins College and graduated in 1986, followed by a professional career that spanned four seasons.
Walko will oversee both the men's and women's golf teams until January 8, 2024 when Justin Kumpulanian will take over the men's program.
