Norman, Okla. - The Golf Coaches Association of America announced the finalists for the 2023 NCAA Division II Dave Williams Coach of the Year Award, presented by Golf Pride Grips. The Williams Award honors the national coach of the year in NCAA Division I, NCAA Division II, NCAA Division III, NAIA, NJCAA Division I, and NJCAA Division II men's golf.
 
The five finalists are Gary Bissell of Grand Valley State, Steve Fell of West Florida, David Lynn of Oklahoma Christian, Joey Marino of Nova Southeastern, and Bryson Worley of North Georgia.
 
Lynn led Oklahoma Christian to 11 top-five finishes and three victories, including the UC San Diego Invitational against multiple DI teams this season, before earning his third Lone Star Conference (LSC) Coach of the Year honor. The Eagles were led on the course by three PING All-Region golfers, including the program's first LSC Player of the Year, Exequiel Rodriquez.
 
Lynn was named the GCAA Coach of the Year at the NAIA level in 2011 and has been the GCAA Region Coach of the Year in 2016, 2019, and 2020.
 
All five finalists are coaching this week at the 2023 NCAA Division II Men's Golf Championship at Avalon Lakes Golf Course in Warren, Ohio.
 
Full GCAA Release