University of Dubuque

Dustin Bierman took over the leadership as the Director of Golf at the University of Dubuque in 2015. Under Bierman’s direction, the Spartan program has seen consistent success as his teams have not only continued to achieve greatness at the conference level, but on the national level as well. Bierman has excelled at recruiting and coaching by bringing in classes that have won 30 team tournament titles, eight American Rivers Conference titles, and played in eight NCAA National Championships between the men’s & women’s golf teams. Bierman has also been named American Rivers Coach of the Year eight times (2019, 2020, 2021, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026).

Last season the 2025-26 was a banner year for the golf program here at the University of Dubuque with both the Men & Women programs winning the American Rivers Conference and both making cut at the NCAA National Championships for the first time in school history. Both teams finished 14^th in the country, under Bierman.  

During his tenure with the Spartans, Bierman has 19 American Rivers All-Conference players on the men’s side and 26 American Rivers All-Conference players on the women’s side. He has also produced a total of seven American Rivers Conference Players of the Year (Daniela Miranda (2020), Madison Bowers (2021), Leah Balsbaugh (2023 & 2025), Morgan Hawkins (2024), Carter Ruegsegger (2025), Luke Harwick (2026). The Spartans also under Bierman’s watch have 33 individual medalist titles between the men’s and women’s teams. On a national level Bierman has produced four Ping All-Region players and four All-Americans as well.

In addition to success on the course, Bierman’s players have experienced great academic success, capturing both Academic All-American honors, Academic All-District Teams, and Academic All-Conference lists. Over his ten years the Spartans have over 60 players earn academic awards at a conference level and on a national level.

Bierman was a key component in bringing the Jim Martin Golf Studio to campus. The facility features an 800-square-foot putting surface with chipping areas and the latest in golf training technology, including a launch monitor system and simulator. He has also taking his teams on spring break trips to Myrtle Beach, Las Vegas, Nashville, Scottsdale, Gulf Shores and international trips to Ireland and Scotland in summer of 2027.

A native of Newton, Illinois, Bierman began his college career at Parkland College in Champaign, Ill., before transferring to the University of Dubuque. Bierman holds a Bachelor degree from the University of Dubuque, and completed his master’s degree in athletic administration from Loras College.

Bierman and his wife, Jackie, are the parents of two, Josie and Max.