BALTIMORE — Coppin State University announced in early September it will launch its first-ever golf team next fall, marking a historic milestone for the Baltimore institution. The program recently signed its first athlete, creating excitement around the burgeoning team's potential.

The university hired Elam Ruff as the men's and women's golf coach in mid-September. Ruff comes from Fairham College, a Division 2 program in Virginia, where he recruited the largest class in program history.

Coppin State launches first-ever golf program, signs top international recruit

"My grandfather introduced me to the game when I was young," Ruff said. "I've been coaching about 8 years now. Kind of fell into coaching and then just enjoyed it and loved it."

Ruff is focused on finding the right type of st

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