News release from Texas A&M Athletics:
Matt Fast earned a promotion to associate head coach of the Texas A&M men’s golf team, head coach Brian Kortan announced Monday.
“Matt is a great representative of Texas A&M and the Aggie men’s golf team,” Kortan said. “He’s a tremendous asset in all facets of the program. He’s a trusted voice not only to me, but to the players, recruits and their families. I’m extremely excited about the future of this program and I am pleased Matt will continue to be a big part of our success.”
The Aggies have experienced loads of success during Fast’s five seasons as an assistant coach. The Maroon & White have claimed 14 tournament titles during the span, including three or more wins in four of those seasons. They boast 16 PING All-Central Region, nine GCAA All-America Scholar and seven PING All-America selections with Fast on staff.
Texas A&M has advanced to the SEC Tournament semifinals four times and earned an NCAA Championship spot all five seasons during Fast’s tenure.
Fast helped the Aggies earn three victories this season, including at the 2nd Swing Gopher Invitational, Steelwood Collegiate and Louisiana Classics. They also finished runner-up at the John A. Burns Intercollegiate and the NCAA Bryan Regional. Texas A&M also placed third at three events, including the Marquette Intercollegiate, SeaBest Invitational and the Tar Heel Intercollegiate.
Under his tutelage, Phichaksn Maichon finished runner-up at the 2025 NCAA Championships, the highest finish in program history.
“I’m thankful to Coach Kortan and our administration for their commitment to our student-athletes and for the confidence they have placed in me,” Fast said. “I’m excited to continue cultivating the championship culture and raising the standard of excellence at Texas A&M.”
Still an active participant in the game, Fast qualified for the 125th U.S. Amateur last year at The Olympic Club in San Francisco.