Georgia Men's Golf Coach Chris Haack Announces Retirement

Haack led the Bulldogs to two national championships and eight SEC titles over his 30-year tenure.

Published on Mar. 1, 2026

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After 30 years as the head coach of the University of Georgia men's golf team, Chris Haack has announced his retirement. Haack is credited with leading the Bulldogs to the program's only two national championships, as well as eight SEC titles during his tenure.

Why it matters

Haack's retirement marks the end of an era for the storied Georgia men's golf program. He has coached numerous players who went on to successful PGA Tour careers, including major champions Bubba Watson and Brian Harman. His departure will usher in a new chapter for the team as they look to continue their winning tradition.

The details

Haack took over as the head coach of the Georgia men's golf team in 1996. Over the past three decades, he has led the Bulldogs to unprecedented success, including the program's only two national championships and eight SEC titles. Haack has coached several golfers who went on to lucrative PGA Tour careers, with his former players earning over $350 million in career earnings.

  • Haack announced his retirement on February 20, 2026.
  • He will remain with the program as a special advisor for the 2026-27 season.

The players

Chris Haack

The outgoing head coach of the University of Georgia men's golf team, who is retiring after 30 years at the helm.

Mookie DeMoss

The incoming head coach who will take over the Georgia men's golf program after Haack's retirement.

Josh Brooks

The athletic director at the University of Georgia, who praised Haack's leadership and impact on the program.

Bubba Watson

A former Georgia golfer who went on to have a successful PGA Tour career, including winning two Masters championships.

Brian Harman

Another former Georgia golfer who has found success on the PGA Tour, including winning the 2017 U.S. Open.

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What they’re saying

“After much reflection and a whirlwind of emotions, I've made the decision to retire as head coach of the University of Georgia men's golf program. While it's bittersweet to step away, I'm genuinely excited for the next chapter and deeply confident in the bright future ahead for this storied program.”

— Chris Haack, Outgoing Head Coach, University of Georgia Men's Golf (on3.com)

“Chris Haack has guided the men's golf program with excellence over the past 30 years. His impact extends far beyond Athens. He is a giant on the national stage, respected by coaches, players and the entire golf community for his integrity and commitment to his student-athletes. We are forever grateful for his leadership.”

— Josh Brooks, Athletic Director, University of Georgia (on3.com)

What’s next

Mookie DeMoss will take over as the new head coach of the Georgia men's golf team starting in the 2027-28 season.

The takeaway

Chris Haack's retirement marks the end of an era for the Georgia men's golf program, which has seen tremendous success under his leadership over the past three decades. His impact on the program and the development of his players, many of whom went on to lucrative PGA Tour careers, will be felt for years to come.