Lorne Don Position: Assistant Coach Experience: 5th year

In his fifth season as an assistant coach with the Spartan women's golf program is Lorne Don.

Don assists head coach Stacy Slobodnik-Stoll in all areas of the women's golf program, including serving as the tournament director for the Mary Fossum and Central District Invitationals, recruiting, and practice schedules for student-athletes.

A four-year member of the MSU men's team (1999-2003), Don earned MSU's Best First-Year Player award in 1999-2000. He closed his career with a 77.42 stroke average.

As a senior in 2002-03, Don posted a 75.80 stroke average, including a season-best round of 71. His top finish of the season was a tie for 39th at the Fossum/TaylorMade Invitational in April, where he shot a three-round score of 228. In addition, he received MSU's Leadership Award following the season.

Prior to his arrival at MSU, Don was a four-year starter at Lawrence Park High School in Toronto, Ontario. Lawrence Park was undefeated all four years Don was a member, also winning the Toronto City Championship each year. Don won the individual city title in 1996 and 1997 and served as the team captain in 1997 and 1998. He also played hockey in high school, serving as the team captain as a senior.

In addition, the Spartan assistant won the 1998 AGJA Canadian Junior title. He finished tied for eighth at the 1999 Western Junior Championship and placed third at the 1998 Ontario Golf Association Junior Tournament.

The Toronto, Ontario, native received his bachelor's degree in general management from Michigan State in May 2004.