Todd Miller Takes the Reins of BYU Golf as Head Coach and Talks About Its Future

New BYU men’s golf coach Todd Miller joined Y’s Guys to discuss taking over one of the most successful programs in Cougar athletics. After serving as an assistant under Bruce Brockbank for 21 years, Todd admitted there was some pressure in following two Hall of Fame coaches—Brockbank and Carl Tucker—but said his excitement outweighs any anxiety. Todd praised both men for building a culture of excellence and loyalty, noting that BYU golf has largely avoided the transfer portal because of the family atmosphere they created. Todd also provided an exciting update on the future of BYU golf. He discussed Kihei Akina’s historic freshman season, calling him one of the most impressive players and teammates he has ever coached. Todd highlighted Kihei’s First-Team All-America honors, Phil Mickelson Outstanding Freshman of the Year award, and leadership within the team. He also spoke about several talented returning players and newcomers, expressing confidence that BYU is positioned to continue climbing nationally after finishing No. 23 in the final rankings. The conversation included stories about Todd’s father, golf legend Johnny Miller, lessons learned from growing up around professional golf, and the influence his family has had on his coaching philosophy. Todd shared that one of Johnny’s greatest lessons was to learn by watching the best performers and observing details others miss. He also praised BYU athletic director Brian Santiago, saying the department’s leadership and momentum make this an exciting time to be part of Cougar athletics. #BYUGolf #ToddMiller #KiheiAkina #BYU #GoCougs #JohnnyMiller #CollegeGolf #BYUSports #CougarNation #Big12 #Golf #YsGuys #LDS