WICHITA, Kan. — Taryn Torgerson has been named the next head coach of the Newman University women's golf team, newly hired athletic director Joanna Pryor officially announced

Torgerson comes to Newman after spending one season as a student assistant coach for the Wichita State University women's golf team.

"We're very excited for the opportunity to have a new direction and vision for our women's golf team", Pryor said. "From the beginning, Taryn has brought energy and excitement that our program is ready for. We're looking forward to her arrival and for her to get started with preparations for the jump into the MIAA conference."

Torgerson played all four years on the WSU women's golf team. Taryn claimed two individual conference championships with her first coming in 2016 when the Shockers were still apart of the Missouri Valley Conference, before concluding her colligate career capturing the 2018 American Athletic Conference individual title. She also helped the Shockers claim two individual conference championships in the Missouri Valley.

"I'm very humbled to receive the opportunity to begin my coaching career in my home state, while also giving back to the Wichita community that has shown and given me so much." Taryn said. "I'm so excited for this new opportunity and to share my beloved passion for the game with my players, I could not be more thankful to become a part of the Jet family."

A native of Buhler, Kan., finished her bachelors degree in sports management from WSU – Torgenson is currently pursuing her masters in sports management at WSU as well.