Coach Willie Shankle begins his third year as head golf coach at Texas Southern.

Willie is a graduate from Texas Southern with a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Affairs with a concentration in Administration of Justice and a minor in Psychology. After choosing golf as a career, Willie served as an Assistant Professional at Memorial Park Golf Course in Houston, Texas where the Dave Marr Learning Center is utilized for golf instruction. He is currently the Head Golf Professional at Sharpstown GC and a Teaching Professional at Memorial Park Golf Course both in Houston, Texas.

Willie has been a Golf Professional for 20 years and a Class A PGA Member since 2005. Willie is a strong player, accomplished teacher and a consummate promoter of the game of golf. He creates a welcoming atmosphere for family and friends to enjoy the game of golf. His well-defined curriculum for juniors of instruction, etiquette, and rules give his young students a firm footing in how to play and enjoy golf. Willie personally instructs the youngest juniors in all of his clinics because he enjoys the honor and responsibility of introducing young golfers as well as beginner golfers to the game.

His commitment to making golf a family experience is further displayed by his creation of Junior Fun Day, as well as a Grandparent/Parent Child tournament at Glenbrook Golf Course. Willie is a sought after golf instructor to golfer of all levels and a professional club fitter. He prides himself in keeping up with the latest developments in golf equipment and also continually looks for better ways to communicate and teach his students with the use of digital video and computer technology.

Willie played high school golf at Ross Shaw Sterling in Houston, Texas. As a four-year letterman, he competed with distinction in district and local golf tournaments. While attending TSU on a full golf scholarship, Willie was selected First Team All-SWAC two years. During this formative time he received professional instruction from numerous Professionals including Calvin Pete, Lee Elder and Charlie Sifford, Ron Saathoff and Ed Sehl.