Andrew Liao was tabbed as Stanford’s Director of Golf Operations in Oct. 2021 following five-plus years at the United States Golf Association (USGA).
Liao will wear many hats to serve both programs. He will be the Tournament Director for the Stanford Intercollegiate (women’s) and The Goodwin (men’s) that the Cardinal programs host each year. He will also be the primary events coordinator for all of the events that Stanford Golf hosts throughout the year with alumni, donors and other constituents.
While at the USGA, Liao was responsible for a plethora of high-profile events each year. From 2016-21 he managed the U.S. Women’s Open Championship. He also was responsible for operations at the U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship (2021), Curtis Cup Match (2018) and U.S. Women’s Amateur Championship (2016-19).
In his day-to-day role, Liao will assist both coaching staffs with all of their needs, including managing the accounting and program budgets. He will assist with on-campus recruiting and also serve as the Staff Director and Coordinator for the many golf camps the Cardinal programs host throughout the year at the world-class Siebel Varsity Golf Training Complex.
Prior to Liao’s time at USGA, he worked at the American Junior Golf Association for two years as a Tournament Manager.
Liao is a 2014 graduate of Indiana University where he received his degree in biochemistry.
Liao will wear many hats to serve both programs. He will be the Tournament Director for the Stanford Intercollegiate (women’s) and The Goodwin (men’s) that the Cardinal programs host each year. He will also be the primary events coordinator for all of the events that Stanford Golf hosts throughout the year with alumni, donors and other constituents.
While at the USGA, Liao was responsible for a plethora of high-profile events each year. From 2016-21 he managed the U.S. Women’s Open Championship. He also was responsible for operations at the U.S. Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship (2021), Curtis Cup Match (2018) and U.S. Women’s Amateur Championship (2016-19).
In his day-to-day role, Liao will assist both coaching staffs with all of their needs, including managing the accounting and program budgets. He will assist with on-campus recruiting and also serve as the Staff Director and Coordinator for the many golf camps the Cardinal programs host throughout the year at the world-class Siebel Varsity Golf Training Complex.
Prior to Liao’s time at USGA, he worked at the American Junior Golf Association for two years as a Tournament Manager.
Liao is a 2014 graduate of Indiana University where he received his degree in biochemistry.