Pioneering Cal Golf Coach Nancy McDaniel Passes Away at 57

Nancy McDaniel, a trailblazer in women's collegiate golf, succumbed to breast cancer, leaving a lasting legacy at UC Berkeley and beyond.

Nancy McDaniel founded the California Golden Bears women's golf program in 1995 and led it for 29 years.
Under her leadership, Cal's team reached the NCAA Championships 10 times and won two Pac-12 titles.
McDaniel was inducted into both the WGCA and Cal Athletics Hall of Fame, recognizing her significant contributions to the sport.
Her battle with breast cancer began in 2015, went into remission, but returned in 2023, leading to her retirement announcement in April 2024.
Anne Walker, a former player and close friend, honored McDaniel with a fundraising campaign that raised nearly $300,000 for breast cancer research.