Carly Werwie-Swartz begins her fifth season as head women's golf coach at Loyola University Chicago in 2022-23. Werwie made her way to Rogers Park from Carthage College in Kenosha, Wis., where she spent two seasons as a graduate assistant with the women's golf program.
"I'm excited to announce the hiring of Carly Werwie as our new head women's golf coach," Loyola Director of Athletics Steve Watson said. "Her experience both on and off the course made her the perfect choice for this position. Carly is an ideal fit to lead our program and provide a first-class experience for our student-athletes as we continue to strive to be at the top of the Missouri Valley Conference."
Werwie enjoyed arguably her best season yet as head coach in 2021-22. The Ramblers shattered multiple program records, highlighted by closing the year with the lowest single-season scoring average in program history (310.5). Sophomore Abby Thielbar continued her rapid ascent, posting new 18-hole and 54-hole program records en route to taking home All-Missouri Valley Conference accolades. Senior Lorenza Martinez, who finished the year with 46 birdies, trailing only Thielbar's record-breaking mark of 63 for the season, capped off the year by matching the top finish by a Rambler at the MVC Championship, tying for fourth place overall. Thielbar and Martinez were also honored for their work in the classroom, both receiving recognition on the MVC Scholar-Athlete Team.
During her time at Carthage, Werwie helped lead the team to back-to-back runner-up finishes at the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) Women's Golf Championships. The Kenosha, Wis. native also oversaw all aspects recruiting for the Lady Reds.
Prior to arriving at Carthage, Werwie played for three years on the LPGA Symetra Tour, where she qualified for the final stage of the association's Q-School on three separate occasions.
Werwie, who was named the state of Wisconsin's Women's Player of the Year back in 2008, was a four-year letterwinner at the University of Wisconsin, where she set a 72-hole scoring record that still stands today. She was also recognized with the Big Ten Conference's Sportsmanship award following her senior season in 2011. Werwie's 77.27 career scoring average ranks fourth all-time at Wisconsin.
"I'm truly thrilled to be a part of the Loyola women's golf team and am thankful that Steve Watson has given me the opportunity to lead a great group of young women," Werwie commented. "Loyola is an outstanding university with a strong support system in both academics and athletics. I'm looking forward to creating a successful student-athlete experience and making a positive impact on the program."
Werwie earned her Bachelor's Degree in Human Development & Family Studies from Wisconsin in 2011 before earning a Master's Degree in Educational Leadership from Carthage in 2018.
