Kent State University’s storied golf program will begin a new chapter in July.
The 2018-19 golf season will be the final one for Herb Page as men’s head coach and director of golf. On Thursday, Page announced his upcoming retirement and the appointment of Jon Mills as men’s golf coach at the university.
After serving four seasons as associate head coach, Mills will become the 10th head coach in the program’s 86-season history, following 41 years of leadership by Page.
The Golden Flashes have won MAC Championships in all seven seasons that Mills has been affiliated with the program as a player and a coach.
“Being able to become the next head coach here at Kent State is surreal,” Mills said. “I had amazing experiences while playing golf here at Kent State and now having the opportunity to coach here is incredible. Coach Page has taught me a lot over the years and I look forward to using that knowledge to continue this already elite program. We will continue to set high goals for this program and work extremely hard to fulfill them.”
Mills remains the only All-America first-team selection in the history of Kent State’s program. As a senior, the Corbyville, Ontario native finished sixth individually at the 2001 NCAA Championships. Mills played professionally for 14 years, including three on the PGA Tour. In 2003, he was the leading money-winner on the Canadian Tour. Mills was inducted into the Kent State Varsity “K” Hall of Fame in 2007. He became associate head coach of the men’s golf team in January of 2016.
“I couldn’t be happier to turn the reins over to Jon,” Page said. “His ability to play, teach and coach the game is as good as anybody. We couldn’t ask for a better person. His most important attribute is how he communicates with our student athletes and motivates them. Jon will continue to develop great golfers and great people.”
The men’s golf team returns to action March 11-12 at the General Hackler Championship in Myrtle Beach, S.C. This season, the Golden Flashes will host the 2019 Mid-American Conference Championships April 26-28, at Walden Golf Club in Aurora, looking to win their fourth straight conference crown.
