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James Dewling resigns as Brighton boys golf coach to join Oakland University

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 2:24 PM

Last updated Jul 1, 2026

James Dewling resigns as Brighton boys golf coach to join Oakland University
Summary

James Dewling has stepped down as the head coach of Brighton's boys golf program to accept an assistant coaching position at Oakland University. Since taking over in 2018, he revitalized a program that had not qualified for state tournaments for a decade. Under his leadership, Brighton made five appearances in the state tournament and won regional titles for the last two seasons. Dewling prioritized attracting multi-sport athletes to golf, contributing to the program's resurgence. He cited family commitments and a desire to balance professional responsibilities as reasons for his departure.

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  • •Dewling coached Brighton to five state tournament appearances in six years.
  • •Brighton won regional championships for the last two seasons.
  • •Dewling emphasized making golf appealing to multi-sport athletes.
  • •He took pride in returning the golf program to prominence.
  • •Dewling plans to focus on family and real estate while coaching at Oakland.
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  • 2:24 PMYahoo Sports — James Dewling steps down after resurrecting Brighton boys golf
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James Dewling brought Brighton boys golf back to prominence this decade, but he has stepped down to take a college position.

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