ROCHESTER, Mich. – On Friday, Oakland University Athletics and Director of Athletics Steve Waterfield announced the hiring of Sarah Burnham as the Women's Golf Head Coach. 

"I'm honored to be a part of the Golden Grizzlies and be named the new Women's Golf Head Coach. It means a lot to have an opportunity to work with student-athletes and help grow the program at such a great university. My goal for every athlete is to become champions on and off the golf course," said Burnham. 
 
Burnham comes from her time as a professional golfer with the LPGA after 41 events and two top ten finishes in 2019 and 2020. She was also on staff with Bowling Green State as the Assistant Men's and Women's Golf Coach, aiding Falcon student-athletes to hone their skills on the course. 
 
"I am pleased to welcome Sarah to Oakland University and am excited for her to lead the women's golf program. During my conversations with her, it was clear to me that Sarah's successes as an intercollegiate and professional golfer have contributed to her coaching philosophy and its emphasis on student-athlete development and championship success," said Waterfield, "I am confident that Sarah's leadership will build on the women's golf program's championship history and provide an exceptional student-athlete experience on and off the course."
 
As a four-time LPGA Major Championship Participant in both the US Open and the KPMG Women's PGA, Burnham graduated from Michigan State as a three-time All-American and two-time Big Ten Player of the Year which led to more accolades on the professional circuit. 
 
"I'm excited to welcome Sarah Burnham as the next women's golf coach for the Golden Grizzlies. Sarah brings an impressive pedigree to our program and I have no doubt will continue to build upon the successes we've had," said Oakland Director of Men's and Women's Golf Nick Pumford, "She will also be a great leader and will cultivate the student-athlete experience for our young women. The future of Golden Grizzlies Women's Golf is in great hands."
 
Burnham currently resides in Temperance, Michigan and is the 2020 Michigan Women's Open Champion and 2020 Cactus Tour Champion, a feat which she's accomplished twice.