Bio

Jimmy O'Reilly '98 was named the new head men's golf coach in 2021. O'Reilly led the Vikings to the Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Confernence (MASCAC) Championship in his first season, which included the league's automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. O'Reilly enjoyed a stellar career as a member of the Salem State golf program. The former captain was a four-year starter (94-98), who played in three NCAA Championships, helping the team achieve a top-15 ranking nationally twice during his career.

As a Viking, O'Reilly earned two individual tournament titles and was named to the All-Mass Intercollegiate Team in 1996. He was selected as a Pre-Season All-American by Golf World in 1997. As an amateur he played in five Mass Amateurs, four Mass Opens and two Ouimet Memorials. 

A member of the Newton North High School golf team, O'Reilly was a four-year starter, compiling a 48-4 career record, while being named a Bay State All-Star twice. He was also named to the New Tribune, Metro West and Boston Globe All-Scholastic Teams. 

Prior to joining Salem State, O'Reilly had been a coach for First Tee sponsored by Boston Parks and Recreation Department and more recently was an assistant coach at Newton North.