Paul Perry took over the North Carolina Central University men’s golf program in 2007, the final season on the NCAA Division II level, and was charged with leading the Eagles through a reclassification to NCAA Division I competition.
In his first five seasons, he has amassed 108 wins, including a season-best 41 victories during the 2008-09 campaign. His teams have carded the top seven rounds in the modern day era of NCCU golf.
Perry guided the 2008-09 Eagles to four top four finishes in seven events, including a dramatic come-from-behind victory at the Winston-Salem State Ram Invitational. Perry’s golfers also tied for second place at the Savannah State Tiger Fall Invitational and placed third at the South Carolina State Bulldog Classic. The Eagles also tied for fifth place at the PGA Minority Collegiate Championship in Port St. Lucie, Fla., the team’s best finish as a Division I program.
For his efforts, Perry was honored by the North Carolina Central University Student Activities Board as the 2008-09 NCCU Coach of the Year.
A native of Durham, N.C. and a 1967 graduate of NCCU, Perry played football at NCCU from 1962-64, and was a member of the 1963 CIAA championship team, which was inducted into the NCCU Athletic Hall of Fame in 2005.
(Friday, May 11, 2012)
It is with great sadness that the North Carolina Central University Department of Athletics announces the passing of head golf coach Paul Perry. A 1967 graduate of NCCU and native of Durham, N.C., Perry passed away in his hometown on Friday (May 11, 2012) at the age of 70.
In his six seasons as head coach from 2007-12, Perry’s teams posted the top seven rounds in the modern day era of NCCU golf.
“Coach Perry was a genuine and caring coach, colleague, and friend,” said NCCU Director of Athletics Dr. Ingrid Wicker-McCree. “It is extremely sad to lose such a man of his character as he was well-respected by all. He served as a father figure and mentor to each of the young men he coached at NCCU. Coach Perry established great relationships in our community that helped elevate our men’s golf program during our NCAA Division I transition. We will miss Coach Perry dearly.”
