Emily Marron signed a contract extension to remain University of Central Florida women’s golf head coach through the 2029-30 season, the university announced Sept. 16, 2026. Marron took over the program ahead of the 2012-13 season and has guided UCF to 11 NCAA regional appearances. University of Central Florida women’s golf competes in the Big 12 Conference.
Marron’s postseason success
UCF made one NCAA Championship appearance under Marron, in 2019, and has sent at least one representative to the postseason in 12 seasons during her tenure. The Knights have won two conference championships and finished in the top two seven times in 14 seasons under Marron. UCF’s highest regional seed under her leadership is No. 3.
During Marron’s tenure, UCF has produced four conference Freshman of the Year award winners, four Player of the Year award winners and 24 all-conference selections. Marron has earned two Coach of the Year honors. She will continue leading the program through the 2029-30 season.
“I’m incredibly grateful and honored to continue leading UCF women’s golf into the future. Thank you to Associate Athletics Director Tim Allen and Director of Athletics Terry Mohajir for your trust, support and belief in me and our program. I don’t take this opportunity lightly. Fifteen years at UCF has given me the privilege of coaching incredible young women, building a program I’m deeply proud of and being part of something bigger than golf.”
UCF women’s golf prepares for 2026-27
Last season, UCF recorded nine top-five finishes, including victories at the Illini Invitational and Lady Luck Invitational. The Knights also had three individual tournament victories, with Mila Jurine winning two and Pimpisa Sisutham earning one. Jurine is scheduled to return for the 2026-27 season.
Molly Smith, One Kashima, Tiffany Tsai and Kinga Kusmierska also are scheduled to return for the 2026-27 season. UCF will welcome freshman Ayana Hiranaka. The returning players and incoming freshman will be part of Marron’s program for the upcoming season.
“Emily has built UCF women’s golf into a perennial postseason program while developing outstanding young women on and off the course. Her sustained success, highlighted by 11 NCAA regional appearances and the highest regional seed in program history last season, reflects the strong culture and foundation she has established during her 15 years at UCF. We are excited to have Emily continue leading our program into the future.”
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