New golf coach putts forth best effort
Photo courtesy PCC AthleticsMarcus Smith gives pointers to Pima Community College golfer Andrew Rivas before a putt during the 2020-2021 golf season.
By ALEX JIMENEZPima Post
After being appointed as Pima Community College’s golf coach early 2020, Marcus Smith became NJCAA’s youngest head coach.
Although it was a big accomplishment, the only surprise for him was how soon this opportunity came.
“I’ve always known I wanted to be a coach ... I did not know I'd do it this young, though,” said Pima Community College golf coach Smith, age 21.
Smith started off his head coaching career before most would even consider helping out as an assistant coach or taking coaching courses. However, he did not begin golfing as early as you may expect.
“I started golf pretty lat...