UC Riverside

Michael Drake enters his third season at UC Riverside in 2024-25 after joining Mary Ritchie's staff in November of 2022. 

Drake joined Ritchie's staff in the fall of 2022 as an assistant coach for both the Highlanders' men's and women's golf teams. 

Drake, who is married to current LPGA pro, Lee Lopez, has competed in more than 100 professional events across various tours in his career, including three events on Korn Ferry Tour. Having specialized in elite player development, several of Drake’s students have gone on to earn collegiate scholarships and been postseason performers, including one Big West champion. Drake also holds the course record, 61 (-11) at Canyon Crest Country Club, where he is the former head golf professional. 

Drake enjoyed a highly successful four-year career at Long Beach State after four years as an All-Sunkist League selection at King High School in Riverside.