Teeing Up for Golf Scholarships

Anyone who doubts the increasing popularity of golf among African American youth should study the growing number of scholarships pertaining to the sport afforded by black colleges and universities nationwide. At least twenty such academic institutions, more than half being Division I NCAA schools, are offering golf scholarships to incoming undergrads.

The college application and selection process, in and of itself, can be stressful and harrowing. Add scholarship hunting to the mix and the pressure can make for an absolutely overwhelming situation. In an effort to ease your search, we have compiled the following list of colleges and universities offering high school seniors the chance to make tee times through golf scholarships.

Alabama State University

Division I Men's Golf

Athletic Contact: Patrick Carter, Athletics Director Telephone: 334-229-4507

Alcorn State University

Division I Men's and Women's Golf

Athletic Contact: Wiley Jones, Athletics Director Telephone: 601-877-6500

Bethune-Cookman College
Division I Men's and Women's Golf

Athletic Contact: Lynn W. Thompson, Athletics Director Telephone: 386-481-2211

*Bethune-Cookman College holds an annual Scholarship Golf Tournament at the Daytona Beach Golf Club. For more information, contact Karen Zahnen.

Chicago State University

Division I Men's and Women's Golf

Athletic Contact: Sheila Harris Telephone: 773-995-2295

Fayetteville State University

Division II Men's Golf

Athletic Contact: Marion Crowe, Jr., Sports Information Director 910-672-1349

Grambling State University

Division I Men's and Women's Golf

Athletic Contact: Dr. Joyce Montgomery, Athletics Director Telephone: (318) 274-6281

Hampton University

Division I Men's and Women's Golf

Athletic Contact: Joseph Taylor, Athletics Director Telephone: 757-727-5322

*The Hampton University Athletics website features a Recruiting Questionnaire

prospective students can fill out unofficially giving program directors a better idea of individual wants and needs.

Jackson State University

Division I Men's and Women's Golf

Athletic Contact: Robert Braddy, Athletics Director Telephone: 601-979-2360

Johnson C. Smith University

Division II Men's and Women's Golf

Athletic Contact: Steve Joyner, Athletics Director Telephone: 704-330-1406

Mississippi Valley State University

Division I Men's and Women's Golf

Athletic Contact: Lonza Hardy, Jr., Athletics Director Telephone: 662-254-3550

*Scholarships are offered in the Men's program exclusively

Prairie View A&M College

Division I Men's and Women's Golf

Athletic Contact: Robert Atkins, Director of Athletic Operations Telephone: 936-261-9111

Saint Augustine's College

Division II Men's Golf

Athletic Contact: George Williams, Athletics Director Telephone: (919) 516-4236

South Carolina State University

Division I Men's and Women's Golf

Athletic Contact: Charlene M. Johnson, Athletics Director Telephone: 803-536-7242

Tennessee State University

Division I Men's and Women's Golf

Athletic Contact: Teresa L. Phillips, Athletics Director Telephone: 615-298-8085

Please be advised that for the most up to date information on all golf programs and athletic awards, please contact the schools directly. Perhaps most importantly, maintain a good lie whether you obtain a scholarship or not. Do not let your good walk be spoiled.