After helping Oklahoma State reach college golf's pinnacle as a player, Alan Bratton accomplished the feat again in a coaching capacity 11 years later.

During just the second year of what promises to be a successful coaching career, Bratton proved to be an integral part of the Cowboys' march to the NCAA title in 2006.

The former Cowboy standout will once again serve as the associate head coach for the men's and women's programs. A native of College Station, Texas, Bratton has a hand in the day-to-day coaching and recruiting responsibilities for both the Cowboy and Cowgirls.

Bratton returned to OSU after spending three years as a player development manager for Ping where he worked to enhance the company's college and amateur programs.

Prior to his stint at Ping, Bratton played professionally from 1995-2000, competing on the Asian Tour from 1996-97, the PGA Tour in 1999 and the Buy.com Tour in 2000. During his professional career, Bratton competed in PGA 31 events and posted a pair of top-25 finishes, tying for 25th at the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am and tying for 15th at the Nissan Open.

Bratton regained his amateur status in 2006 and immediately enjoyed a successful run upon his return to competitive golf. During his first summer back in action, he claimed the Oklahoma State Amateur title before winning the local qualifier for the U.S. Amateur. In addition, he competed in the Western Amateur and qualified for the U.S. Mid-Amateur.

As a Cowboy, Bratton was a four-time All-American, earning first-team honors in 1994 and 1995, and was named co-recipient of the 1994 Jack Nicklaus Award, honoring the nation's top player. As a senior in 1995, he led OSU to the eighth of its 10 national championships.

The Big Eight Player of the Year in 1992 and 1994, Bratton also captured conference medalist honors in 1992 and 1995. He is currently tied for fourth on the school's all-time list with seven career victories.

Bratton was equally successful in the classroom, garnering Academic All-America honors in 1994 and 1995 on his way to earning a degree in business administration.

Bratton and his wife, Gretchen, who is also an OSU graduate, have three children: Mason, Noah and Gunnar.