Denise Udelhofen has been the men's and women's head golf coach at her alma mater since the 2001 season. In that time, she has led both programs to the upper division of the Iowa Conference including numerous all-league performers and has been recognized by her peers as the Iowa Conference Coach of the Year in 2005 for the men and 2006 for the women. The 2005 Loras Men's Golf team captured the Iowa Conference title.

A two-time all-league performer and IIAC runner-up medalist (1987) herself, Udelhofen was a three-time selection NCAA III National Small College team, qualifying all four years for the NGCA National Championship Tournament.

A softball standout at Loras as well, the Fredericksburg, Iowa native, also served stints as the head softball and volleyball coach at Loras. She still stands second in all-time volleyball coaching victories for the Duhawks.

Udelhofen owns both a bachelor's degree (1990) and a master's degree (1992) from Loras. Her undergraduate major was sports management, and her graduate degree is in athletics administration/physical education. She and her husband, Jeff, reside in Dubuque and have two children, a son Cody, and a daughter Allison.