East Tennessee State University

Blake Watson was named as an assistant coach for both the men’s and women’s golf programs on Aug. 8, 2023. 

Watson has spent the last two years as a graduate assistant for the men’s and women’s golf programs at Point University, while he has also served as an Assistant Golf Professional at Highland Country Club and Chimney Oaks Golf Club.

During Watson’s time as a graduate assistant at Point, he helped lead the Skyhawks to six team titles, while the men posted a seventh-place finish at the 2022 NAIA National Championship at TPC Deere Run and finished tied for 11th at the 2023 National Championship at Las Sendas Golf Club. Watson coached Cole Stevens who earned 2023 NAIA PING First Team All-American honors and was named 2023 AAC Conference Player of the Year. Between Stevens and Trevor Poole, the duo combined for five individual wins during Watson’s time coaching the Skyhawks.

Off the course, Watson played an integral role in the Skyhawks’ recruiting efforts, while he was also the community service liaison and helped oversaw the academic progress for the golf programs.

Watson received a Bachelor’s of Business Administration in Accounting and a minor in Biblical Studies from Point University in May of 2020. He then earned his Master of Business Administration from Point in 2023.