INA, Ill. (August 4, 2022) — Rend Lake College announced that Corey Phillips of Belle Rive will be the new men's golf head coach this season. Phillips is a 2003 graduate of RLC. He played on the college's golf team from 2001-2003. In addition to college experience, Phillips was McLeansboro Golf Club's - Club Champion in 2007 and 2012. He won the Fairfield Open in 2009 and was a team member of Tony Stevens Cup Matches 9-Hole Division Champions in 2007, 2014, 2016, and 2017.
Rend Lake College's new men's gold head coach, Corey Phillips.
Corey is familiar with the college and its students. He has worked there since 2005 as manager of the RLC Golf Outlet (2005-2013), director of the RLC Marketplace (2013-2021), and most recently as the director of auxiliary services (2021-Present).
"I'm looking to help develop my players both as golfers and as young men," Phillips stated. "Their education at RLC will always be the top priority, and we will represent Rend Lake College and the district in a positive and respectful manner. Last but not least, we will be competitive.
Golf is an individual sport in most cases, so being part of a team is very special and a unique opportunity. My goal is for my players to come together as a unit and play not only for themselves but for the RLC district and each other. This will elevate their game and drive each of these young men to work harder for each other. I look forward to building new relationships and doing all in my power to help continue the long-standing tradition of success of the RLC Warriors Men's Golf Team. I am a Rend Lake guy, and it's a true honor for me to be leading this team."
