Parker Edens

Biography

Parker Edens was officially named the head men’s golf coach at South Dakota State on July 6, 2022. He enters his second season at SDSU in 2023-24. In his first season with the Jacks, Edens guided the squad to two top-five team finishes. Additionally, seven individuals accounted for at least one top-10 placing on the year. Sophomore Ty Kretz posted a pair of finishes inside the top five, including medalist honors at the Duel at the Bluffs. Kretz was named to the All-Summit League Second Team. SDSU set a number of program records at the Duel at the Bluffs in April 2023. The Jackrabbits posted a single-round 269 (-19) in round two and a 546 (-30) final 36-hole tally, both new program bests. SDSU's A Team was led by Kretz, who matched the school record for a single round (65, -7) on his first lap and finished with a 131 (-13) 36-hole scorecard, also a new record. Luke Honner recorded a 133 (-11) score for the A Team, which ranks second all-time behind Kretz's 131. Edens came to the Jackrabbits from Colorado State, where he served as an assistant for three seasons. "I am pleased to add Parker and his family to our program and community," said Sell. "He is an outstanding coach with a passion for developing his student-athletes on and off the course. He shares our vision of winning league titles and advancing in the NCAA Championships." Edens helped the Rams to a runner-up finish at the Mountain West conference championship and an NCAA Regional appearance in 2022. CSU's Connor Jones