Javier Jazo serves as the Head Men’s Golf Coach at Highland Community College, returning to lead the very program where he began his collegiate golf career. A proud alum of Highland Community College, Javier played for the Cougars from 2018–2020. As a sophomore, he qualified as an individual for the NJCAA Division II Men’s Golf Championship, marking one of the early highlights of his playing career.
Following his time at Highland, Javier transferred to Texas A&M University–San Antonio in the fall of 2020, where he received an additional year of eligibility due to the COVID-19 pandemic. During his time at TAMUSA, Javier emerged as a standout leader and player—holding the lowest scoring average as a junior, becoming the first player in program history to record an albatross in competition, and serving as team captain all three years. While at TAMUSA, Javier graduated with his Bachelor’s degree in Finance and Marketing (2022) and earned his Master of Business Administration (2023).
Javier returned to Highland in 2023 to pursue his dream job of coaching the Cougars. Since taking the helm, he has overseen one of the most successful eras in program history. Under his leadership, Highland Men’s Golf captured its fifth Arrowhead Conference Championship, sent an individual to the NJCAA National Championship in 2024, qualified a full team for the 2025 NJCAA National Championship, and assembled the largest recruiting class in school history. He has also increased the program’s visibility through the creation and growth of its social media presence.
The 2025–26 season established a new benchmark for Highland Men’s Golf. The Cougars recorded eight top-three finishes, including a victory at the Duane Chanay Invitational and a third-place finish at the NJCAA National Preview. Highland capped the season with a program-best 12th-place finish at the NJCAA Division II National Championship, outperforming seven higher-ranked teams and defeating three programs ranked inside the national top ten. The season also reflected the program’s commitment to academic excellence, as all nine sophomores from the largest recruiting class in school history graduated with cumulative GPAs above 3.0. The combination of competitive success, academic achievement, and team culture made the 2025–26 campaign the most successful season in Highland Men’s Golf history.
In 2025, Javier was recognized with the Distinguished Alumni Award by former Highland golfer Lane Pierson (Highland Class of 2024), becoming the youngest recipient in college history to earn the prestigious honor.
Outside of coaching, Javier remains passionate about the game. He continues to compete and is a two-time Freeport City Tournament Champion at Park Hills Golf Course, winning titles in 2024 and 2026. An avid golf traveler, he is on a personal mission to play golf in all 50 U.S. states, on all 7 continents, and play 1,000 different golf courses.
Javier resides in Freeport and is deeply committed to giving back to the college and community that helped shape his journey both on and off the course.
