David Hutton
Grandville High School
Impact Statement
“Golf is a game that has a lot of hills and valleys. You don’t want to be in a valley come the end of the season.”
-David Hutton
Biography
In his 32 years as Grandville High’s head coach, Hutton’s teams have posted a dual-meet record of 439-154-8 and qualified for the Class A state tournament 18 times, winning state titles in 1976 and 1988. The Michigan Interscholastic Golf Coaches Association (MIGCA) selected him Coach of the Year both years, and the Michigan High School Coaches Association named him Coach of the Year in 1977 and 1988.
Hutton has served 22 years as a MICGA board member and two terms as president, 1984-86 and 1996-98. The MICGA inducted him into its Hall of Fame in 1993. The National Coaches Federation named Hutton one of eight finalists for its National Coach of the Year award this season. The National High School Athletic Coaches Association named him Region IV Coach of the Year in 1987. Hutton also coached Grandville High’s hockey team for 17 seasons and had a career record of 212-189-23.
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