Hope College hires familiar face as men's golf coach
The tradition of men's golf will continue strong with a former Hope golfer returning to lead the program.
Caleb Nykamp has been hired as Hope College men's golf coach, returning to his alma mater. Nykamp has been named the college's 13th men's golf head coach, Director of Athletics Tim Schoonveld announced. He will succeed the retiring Scott Lokers following the conclusion of the 2025-26 season this spring.
The two-time letter winner for the Flying Dutchmen will return to campus after spending the last nine years as the head boys golf coach at Holland Christian High School. "Hope College has always been a special place for me, from growing up and attending numerous sporting events from a very young age with my family to experiencing the transformative power of Hope College through academics, athletics, relationships with professors, developing lifelong friendships and spiritual formation opportunities in my four years as a student at Hope," Nykamp said. "I'm excited to be part of Hope College's mission and to help our student-athletes experience the same sense of purpose and community that meant so much to me.
I am honored to follow in the footsteps of Coach Ebels and Coach Lokers. " Nykamp has coached at Holland Christian since 2011, including the past nine years as boys varsity golf coach. He coached three individual Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) state championship qualifiers and eight all-conference golfers.
"We are excited to welcome Caleb back to Hope College as our men's golf coach. He is a transformational leader with a deep love for this institution and its mission. As an alum of the program, Caleb will build on the strong foundation and tradition of excellence established by Bob Ebels and Scott Lokers while continuing to advance the program.