Aurora University
Spartan Men's Golf

Coaching Staff

John Donofrio
Head Coach
Sixth Season
847-687-0772
donofrio@aurora.edu

John Donofrio started as the Varsity Men's Golf Coach at Aurora University in the fall of 2002. Under Coach Donofrio's leadership the Golf Program has shown strong prospects. Returning golfers along with strong recruits are developing toward a strong established program. The AU Golf program plays a competitive and full traditional spring schedule including a spring break competitive trip as well as fall non-traditional season tournament play. AU Golf is a member of the NAC conference of NCAA Division III.

Prior to joining AU, Coach Donofrio was successful collegiate golf coaching experience at Dominican University starting both Men's and Women's programs competing in NAIA and NCAA Division III. He has been involved with the game of golf for the past 25 years since his introduction as a caddie at Calumet Country Club. He competes in amateur golf tournaments in the Chicago District Golf Association. He is a member of the Chicago Golf Coaches Association and WGA Par Club.

Donofrio earned a bachelor's degree from the University of St. Francis and Masters in Business Administration from Benedictine University. He has worked in management positions in the insurance industry for the past 20 years. He has taught in the business departments of the University of St. Francis and Joliet Junior College as an adjunct instructor for Economics, Business Policy and Service Management.