Pathway to College Golf & Beyond
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Thinking about playing golf in college? This event is for YOU!
Join First Tee – Quad Cities for our Pathway to College Golf & Beyond event on December 6th at Iron Tee Golf!
Hear directly from three college golf coaches as they share valuable insight into the recruiting process, academic preparation, building a recruiting resume, and what it takes to compete at the next level.
Meet the Coaches!
Kara Blair – Head Women's Golf Coach, Bradley University
Kara Blair was named head women's golf coach at Bradley University in June 2026 after spending three seasons on the coaching staff at IU Indianapolis. A former standout collegiate golfer herself, Blair was a member of IU Indy's 2021 Horizon League Championship team and finished her playing career with 109 rounds played and 10 career top-10 finishes.
Steve Reilly – Head Men's and Women's Golf Coach, Loras College
Steve Reilly brings more than 20 years of golf industry experience to Loras College. Before becoming head coach, he spent eight years as the head golf professional at Sunnyside Country Club in Waterloo, Iowa. A 1988 University of Iowa graduate, Reilly was a four-year letter winner on the Hawkeye men's golf team and earned Academic All-Big Ten honors.
Jeff Griebel – Head Men's Golf Coach, St. Ambrose University
Jeff Griebel has led the St. Ambrose men's golf program since 1982, accumulating an impressive 217 career tournament victories through the 2025–26 season. He has earned 16 conference Coach of the Year honors and 19 NAIA Midwest Region Coach of the Year honors.
Join First Tee – Quad Cities for our Pathway to College Golf & Beyond event on December 6th at Iron Tee Golf!
Hear directly from three college golf coaches as they share valuable insight into the recruiting process, academic preparation, building a recruiting resume, and what it takes to compete at the next level.
Meet the Coaches!
Kara Blair – Head Women's Golf Coach, Bradley University
Kara Blair was named head women's golf coach at Bradley University in June 2026 after spending three seasons on the coaching staff at IU Indianapolis. A former standout collegiate golfer herself, Blair was a member of IU Indy's 2021 Horizon League Championship team and finished her playing career with 109 rounds played and 10 career top-10 finishes.
Steve Reilly – Head Men's and Women's Golf Coach, Loras College
Steve Reilly brings more than 20 years of golf industry experience to Loras College. Before becoming head coach, he spent eight years as the head golf professional at Sunnyside Country Club in Waterloo, Iowa. A 1988 University of Iowa graduate, Reilly was a four-year letter winner on the Hawkeye men's golf team and earned Academic All-Big Ten honors.
Jeff Griebel – Head Men's Golf Coach, St. Ambrose University
Jeff Griebel has led the St. Ambrose men's golf program since 1982, accumulating an impressive 217 career tournament victories through the 2025–26 season. He has earned 16 conference Coach of the Year honors and 19 NAIA Midwest Region Coach of the Year honors.
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