Ryan Murphy

Biography

Ryan Murphy was named the interim head coach of the Baylor men's golf program on Jan. 21, 2026 for the spring season following the retirement of head coach Mike McGraw. Murphy has built a reputation as one of college golf's most accomplished coaches, known not only for leading championship teams but also for mentoring players who have gone on to become some of the game's brightest stars. Entering his second season at Baylor in 2025-26, and his first as the interim head coach, Murphy's career reflects more than two decades of excellence, player development, and program-building at the highest levels of collegiate golf. Murphy came to Baylor in January 2025 after 10 seasons as the head coach of the University of Texas women's golf program, where he elevated the Longhorns into perennial national contenders. Under his leadership, Texas captured five Big 12 Conference titles — including three straight from 2017-19, a first in program history