Hall of Fame

Brian Paulson - WSU

Brian Paulson

  • Class
    1994
  • Induction
    2008
  • Sport(s)

Brian Paulson attended Winona State University from 1989 to 1994 where he earned a B.S. in Marketing. While at Winona State Paulson was a four-time NSIC Men’s Golf All-Conference Team member while finishing in the top three spots all four years at the NSIC Men’s Golf Championships. He won medalist honors his freshman year in 1989, was runner-up in 1990 & 1992 and finished third in 1993 (he redshirted in 1991). At the NCAA national level, Paulson earned All-American honors in the 1992-93 season as well as being selected to the Golf Coaches Association of American East/West Team. He finished in third place at the national meet that season. Paulson was also a three time NAIA All-American and finished second at the 1993-94 NAIA Men’s Golf National Championships. Paulson was a Scholastic All-American as well in 1992-93 and 1993-94.
In 1994 Paulson turned pro and played five years on the Prairie and Dakotas’ Professional Golf Tours, picking up one victory. In 2006 and 2007 he qualified for the National PGA Taylor Made/Adidas Golf Assistant Professional Championship in Port St. Lucie, Fla. He is currently enrolled in the PGA of America Golf Professional Training Program and also is the Winona State Men’s Golf Assistant Coach/Swing Coach. Brian currently resides in Winona, Minn. along with his father Jerry and mother Ardyce.