SMC Athletics Hires Sara Allen to Lead Women’s Golf Program

Sara Allen Hired as the New Women’s Golf Coach

 Spartanburg, SC – Spartanburg Methodist College athletic director Megan Aiello announced today the program has hired Sara Allen as the new women’s golf coach.

“Sara is a great addition to our athletic staff. She brings a highly successful golf background as both a player and a coach,” Aiello said. “Sara has a clear vision for our women’s program, and her commitment to excellence will bring out the best in our student-athletes.”

Allen comes to Spartanburg Methodist College from Earlham College, where she has been the Quakers head coach since 2021. During her time at Earlham, she coached four Academic All-Americans and a had a player named to the HCAC All-Tournament Team.

“I'm very excited to be joining the Pioneer family and to be returning home to South Carolina. SMC women's golf is in a great position to grow and find similar success as the men's team has had in the last few years,” Allen said.  “I want to thank Athletic Director Megan Aiello and the rest of the hiring committee for entrusting me to helm the women's golf team and bring the program into seasons of success both on the course and in the classroom.”

Prior to joining the Earlham staff, Allen was the head girl’s coach at Bishop England. The Battling Bishops saw immediate success under her leadership, finishing in third place at the South Carolina State Tournament, moving up five places from the previous year.  In addition, Allen was named The Post & Courier’s Low Country Girls Golf Coach of the Year in 2020.

Allen started her coaching career at Wingate University, where she spent two years as a graduate assistant.  In just two seasons, the Bulldogs won the South Atlantic Conference Championship, qualified for the NCAA DII South Regional Championship, and earned a top fifteen National Ranking in both seasons.  In addition, Allen assisted in coaching four NCAA Academic All-Americans and two NCAA All-Americans.

Allen earned her Bachelor of Arts in Communication from Coker University and a Master of Arts in Sports Management from Wingate University.

About Spartanburg Methodist College

Located in Spartanburg, South Carolina, Spartanburg Methodist College is a private, liberal arts college open to students of all religious and non-religious backgrounds. The college serves approximately 1,000 students and offers six associate degrees, a unique customizable bachelor’s degree with six concentrations, a bachelor’s degree in business administration, a bachelor’s degree in psychology, and 10 100% online associate and bachelor’s degree programs. SMC’s unique Camak Core professional development program prepares graduates for the business world with education in key soft skills that employers value in new hires. Affiliated with the United Methodist Church and established in 1911, SMC students experience the transformative powers of academic excellence, intellectual exploration, social awareness, and character development in a supportive environment where they can thrive.