BABSON PARK, Mass.—Pamela P. and Brian M. Barefoot Associate Vice President for Athletics and Athletics Advancement Mike Lynch announced the appointment of Alexander Jones as the new head men's and women's golf coach at Babson College on Thursday morning.
 
Jones, who will officially get started on August 5, replaces four-time regional coach of the year Jeff Page, who retired after leading the men's program to five NCAA Tournament appearances over 13 seasons in addition to overseeing the birth of the women's program, which earned its first national ranking in just its second season in 2024.
 
Jones comes to Babson following a successful three-year stint as the assistant men's and women's golf coach at Denison University in Granville, Ohio, from 2023-26. He was part of the North Coast Athletic Conference (NCAC) Coaching Staff of the Year in 2024 and 2025, as the women captured three consecutive conference titles, and helped the Big Red make three NCAA Championship appearances where they finished 16th in 2024 and 2025 and 19th back in May.
 
The Denison women captured six tournament titles and Jones helped mentor 10 All-NCAC selections and six Women's Golf Coaches Association (WGCA) All-Great Lakes Region honorees.
 
On the men's side, Jones helped the Big Red move up nearly 30 spots in the Scoreboard Division III rankings while improving the team's adjusted scoring average in each of the last three seasons. Denison placed fourth at the 2025 NCAC Championship before finishing sixth this past season.
 
"We are thrilled to name Alexander as our new head men's and women's golf coach," commented Lynch. "His experience coaching championship-caliber programs, commitment to developing student-athletes and track record of success as a teacher will position our teams to keep ascending. I'd like to thank Associate Athletics Director for Strategic Communications Scott Dietz for his work leading the search and look forward to welcoming Alexander and his family to campus."
 
An experienced teacher, Jones served as the PGA Head Golf Professional and Director of Instruction for the PGA Golf Management Program at his alma mater, Methodist University in Fayetteville, N.C., from 2019-23. Over four years, he taught over a 1,000 individual lessons in addition to serving as a volunteer assistant coach for the men's golf team as the Monarchs won the 2022 Division III national championship.
 
Jones helped mentor 13 Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA) All-America selections at perennial powerhouse Methodist, which came in second at the 2021 NCAA Championship and placed third in 2022.
 
"I am honored to be named the next head men's and women's golf coach at Babson," said Jones. "I'd like to thank Mike Lynch, Scott Dietz and the search committee for this opportunity, one I don't take for granted. I'd also like to thank Steve Conley and Lauren Grogan for their incredible mentorship and guidance over the past seven years.
 
"Coach Page has built the men's and women's teams to be strong programs with great success at this world class institution. I look forward to continuing that legacy by mentoring these student-athletes both on and off the golf course. I'm filled with gratitude to be the next head coach and can't wait to begin this journey. Go Beavers!"
 
Along with his collegiate coaching experience, Jones served as a PGA teaching golf professional at Bethpage State Park in Farmingdale, N.Y., for 10 months beginning in March 2017. He also spent a year as a PGA assistant golf professional at the Chevy Chase Club in Chevy Chase, Md., after graduating from Methodist in 2014. The Cincinnati, Ohio, native also earned his MBA from the University of Cincinnati in 2019.
 
An accomplished player, Jones was a member of the PGA Golf Management program at Methodist and played one season for the Monarchs (2012-13). He also qualified for the 2010 Ohio Amateur and the 2017 Long Island Open in addition to advancing to the semifinals of the 2020 Carolinas PGA Cape Fear Match Play event.
 
Jones stepped away from golf to participate in The World Race, an 11-month missionary project, in 2016. He provided peer-to-peer mentorship, oversaw fundraising, taught English as a second language, and led discussions on faith in 11 countries. 
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What others are saying about Alexander Jones: 
 
"Alex is going to do great at Babson. He is one of the most caring humans I have ever been around, and I can't wait to see him as a peer head coach. Alex is hard-working, communicative, and honest, which I believe are imperative qualities needed to be a great coach. Babson made a terrific hire!"
-Steve Conley, Methodist University men's golf coach
 
"Over the past three years, Alex has continued to push our teams to move the needle in the championship cultures we are growing. Both on and off the course he brings a passion and energy that is contagious. We appreciate all that he has brought to Denison and can't wait to follow along to see what Babson accomplishes with him at the helm. " 
-Lauren Grogan, Denison University head men's and women's golf coach
 
"I am extremely happy and excited for Alex as he moves into this position at Babson. He is the epitome of character, integrity, and class - and he will lead Babson golf in a manner that will make everyone associated with the College extremely proud. He is a winner, a family man, and a natural leader. The student-athletes under his guidance will certainly succeed on the course in their quest for championships but will also develop and flourish in all the most important ways off the course as well."
-Dan Wesley, University of Rochester head men's golf coach