Get to Know – Jordan Ray

Where did you grow up?  Newton, Iowa

Schools attended?  University of Northern Iowa

Who is in your family?  Wife – Shannon, Daughter – Korbin

Favorite hobby outside of teaching/coaching? Playing golf myself & spending time with my daughter

How did you get into the sport? When did you start playing?  I started playing golf with my grandfather at a really young age (around 3)

Favorite thing about coaching? Just seeing hard work pay off and helping players develop over 4 years in golf. 

Favorite memory from coaching at DCG?  Team shooting a school record round at Willow Creek (275 9-under par) & seeing Noah Moberg finish 6th at the 4A State Tournament.

Most rewarding part of being a teacher/coach at DCG? Building the relationship with players & seeing the player grow throughout 4 years within the program.


Advice to a young player?  Play tournament golf at a young age!