Connor McCarthy set the standard of excellence bar high in his first season as the St. Mary's Director of Golf, leading the women's team to the finals of the NCAA National Championship, where the team lost in a playoff hole. In 2024-25, McCarthy looks to carry over that momentum in year two.
McCarthy was named the fourth director of golf on Aug. 7, 2023 after spending two seasons as the head men's and women's golf coach at Shorter University. In 2023, both teams ended the year ranked in the top 55 with appearances in the NCAA Regionals.

THE McCARTHY FILE
College: Shenandoah (2020 BA); Shorter (2023 MBA)   Hometown: Cobleskill, N.Y.   Experience: 2nd Year
YEAR-BY-YEAR REVIEW
Year	Highlights
2023-24	Women: NCAA Runner-Up
1 Year

  
McCarthy was a collegiate golfer at SUNY-Cobleskill and Shenandoah University, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in physical education/Kinesiology in 2020. He was a four-time All-Academic honoree, as well as an All-Conference selection in the North East Conference. He also completed his MBA at Shorter with a sport management concentration.
 
McCarthy also holds his professional golf management and teaching certifications with the PGA of America and is a member of the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA).