Four-time ACC Coach of the Year (2000, 1990, 1988, 1982) Inducted into the Golf Coaches Hall of Fame in 2001.
One of the most respected and successful men's golf coaches in the NCAA, Richard Sykes continues to build the excellence and tradition of Men's Golf at NC?State. Entering his 39th year as head coach of the Wolfpack, Sykes has guided the men's golf program into the national rankings and national prominence on an annual basis.
Leading NC State to postseason NCAA?play nearly every season, Sykes always has and always will deflect the credit for the team's success to his players.