Brian Padgett became the first head coach of the woman’s golf program at Columbus State in the fall of 2009. Padgett, a long-time assistant with the men’s golf program and the Sports Information Department, enters his third season in charge of the Lady Cougar golf team and 11th year overall at CSU.

In 2000-2001, Padgett served as the acting assistant golf coach under GCAA Hall of Fame coach Earl Bagley. He became a full-time member of the athletic department in August 2001 and assisted the men’s golf program and the Sports Information Department from 2001 to 2009 until his appointment of head women’s golf coach.

Season one for Padgett and the Lady Cougars was a tough one, full of learning experiences and struggles. However, the Lady Cougars made significant strides forward in year two.

Padgett and the team made history on October 11, 2010 as the Lady Cougars won the first tournament in program history. Niki Crowley also became the first outright individual champion for CSU in the same event. The firsts just kept on coming for Padgett as Columbus State hosted the first women’s golf tournament in late February at the Columbus Country Club.

The Lady Cougar golf program continued to make history as Kimesha Anthony became the first Lady Cougar to qualify for the NCAA South Regional. Anthony performed well finishing in a tie for 25th place and helped put Columbus State on the map in women’s golf.

Padgett, a Columbus native, is a graduate of CSU, receiving both his BA in Business Management, as well as a Masters in Public Administration.  He comes from a "Cougar Family" as his wife, mother, and brother all hold degrees from CSU. Brian and Kim, his wife of 14 years, have two daughters -Delaney and Chandler.  In his spare time, he enjoys playing golf and spending time with his family and friends and is an active member of Morningside Baptist Church in Columbus.