Brian Arlinghaus was named the head golf coach at Wright State in July, 2017, after serving two years as an assistant.
The Raiders started his tenure by winning the Crusader Collegiate in September. It was the first time the Raiders won a tournament since April 6, 2010 when they topped the Bluegrass Spring Classic in Georgetown, KY. Senior Chris Rossi was voted to the first-team as freshman Bryce Haney was named to the second team as well as Freshman of the Year.
During his two years as an assistant, the Raiders finished third at the Horizon League Championships both years with Ryan Wenzler earning medalist honors in 2016 and tying for first in 2017. Wenzler was also the Horizon League Co-Player of the Year in 2017.
Arlinghaus came to Wright State after serving as the head coach at Miami-Hamilton. During his tenure there, Arlinghaus coached the Harriers to second-place conference finishes in 2012 and 2013 and the conference championship in 2014. He also coached the Conference Player of the Year in 2014.
Prior his coaching career, he was an Assistant Golf Professional in the Southern Ohio PGA, where he was responsible for operations of junior camps, teaching private lessons to members and public golfers of all skill levels, and competed in Southern Ohio PGA Section tournaments.
Arlinghaus is still an active player and frequently plays in amateur tournaments in the Cincinnati and Dayton area.
Arlinghaus earned his Bachelor's degree in Sociology and Psychology from the University of Dayton and obtained his Master's in Sport & Exercise Psychology from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology.
A Cincinnati native, Arlinghaus owns and operates Cincinnati Sports Psychology where he works with athletes of all ages and sports to enhance player's mental strength, awareness and focus. He is also a member of the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP) and is an active member of The First Tee of Greater Miami Valley (TFTGMV) Board of Directors.
He lives in West Chester with his wife, Meredith, and their three children, Ellie, Samantha and Freddie.
