Indianapolis — Marian University has named Justin Werkley '02 as its newest Head Men's Golf Coach, Director of Athletics Steve Downing announced Thursday.
 
"I'm very happy to welcome Coach Werkley back to the Marian family as Head Men's Golf Coach," Downing said. "It's extra special that we can bring back a passionate alum to help continue the historic success of our Men's Golf program. I look forward to what the Knights accomplish with him at the helm."
 
Werkley returns to MU with eight years of experience as the Director of Golf at Harbour Trees Beach and Golf Club in Noblesville. The 2000 NAIA All-American and 2010 Knights M-Club Wall of Fame inductee had also served as the head coach of the girls' golf program at Noblesville High School since 2016.
 
"I am very excited for this opportunity," Werkley said. "Thank you to my family and friends for all the support and encouragement. I love Marian University and am thrilled to be a part of it."
 
Werkley leads a Knights program that has won four consecutive Crossroads League championships. This past spring, Marian earned its top NAIA National Championship finish in program history, placing in a tie for fourth.
 
The Knights graduate two-time All-American Weston Ogden, who placed in a tie for fifth at nationals this past spring. Rising senior Lane Zedrick also earned All-Tournament honors with a T-12 finish.