Most college football coaches spend their offseason relaxing with family, hitting fishing spots, or working on their short game. But Tulsa’s new head coach Tre Lamb just proved he’s not your average weekend golfer.
The 35-year-old coach fired a three-over 75 at the Oklahoma State Amateur Qualifier, putting him in serious contention for the state championship. While Tulsa fans are still waiting to see what he can do on the gridiron, Lamb’s already making waves on the fairways.
How Did Tre Lamb Perform at the Oklahoma State Amateur Qualifier?
Say what you want about the Tulsa Golden Hurricanes football program, which has won just 12 games in the past three seasons, but one thing you can’t criticize is new head coach Tre Lamb’s golf game.
Lamb hasn’t coached a game at Tulsa yet, but was hired as the program’s head coach this offseason after a successful year at East Tennessee State. The 35-year-old coach is already making waves in Oklahoma, but not on the football field. Instead, he’s impressing everyone on the golf course.
During the State Amateur Qualifier at Forest Ridge in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, the head coach shot a solid 75, going just three over during his round.
Tulsa head football coach Tre Lamb fires a 75 (+3) in the State Amateur qualifier at Forest Ridge.
That SHOULD safely qualify him for the Oklahoma State Am, starting July 21st at Cedar Ridge. Top 33 and ties get in.
Pretty impressive stuff. pic.twitter.com/PMgd8vFlVC
— TJ Eckert (@TJEckertKJRH) July 10, 2025
Lamb finished the round with two birdies, 12 pars, three bogeys, and one double bogey, which put him in a tie for 32nd place.
That performance will likely be enough to qualify him for the Oklahoma State Amateur Championship, which will take place from July 21 to July 24.
What Does This Mean for Lamb’s Transition to Tulsa?
Following the championship, Lamb will return to the Tulsa campus to begin his first season as head coach of the Golden Hurricane. The timing works out perfectly, allowing him to compete at the state level before diving into his coaching duties.
Tulsa fans are hoping that Lamb is as good a coach as he is a golfer, as the program desperately needs to improve. The team hasn’t had a winning season since 2021 and has not won a conference title since joining the American Athletic Conference in 2014.
Lamb is a young head coach who has been coaching at the FCS level since 2013. He’s had success in his time, winning two Big South conference championships with Gardner-Webb in 2022 and 2023.
This marks Lamb’s first FBS stint, and while he’s unproven at this level, the Golden Hurricane decided to give him a chance. If he can turn the program around, he’ll be beloved by the University and the city.
It’s clear that his golf prowess is already making an impact in the state, but he’ll need to match that performance on the football field to win over Tulsa fans.
