Arizona State University is a large public research university in Tempe, Arizona, known for its sprawling campus, strong school spirit, and “one university in many places” metro‑area setup. Students often rave about Sun Devil game days, the urban‑feel Tempe campus, the mix of big‑school resources and small‑class opportunities, and the easy access to Phoenix‑area internships and nightlife.

State

Arizona

Student Population

60,000

Acceptance Rate

89–90%

GPA Range

3.4–3.7

SAT Range

1150–1300

Common Majors

business, computer science, psychology, biology, engineering

“At ASU you quickly realize that the Sun Devil Walk is more than a pre‑game ritual, that the Tempe campus blends into the city in a way that feels like being in a neighborhood, that some classes can feel huge and fast‑paced, and that once you find your niche it’s easy to feel like you’re part of a real community.”

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 1

Tuition (no scholarship)

In-state: $14,215; Out-of-state: $37,297

Conference

Big 12 Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

71.21

Avg Women's Scores

71.68

Men's Team Notes

ASU competes at the very highest level of D1 Golf. Their schedule is one of the three toughest every year. They’ve been ranked inside the top 10 for 8 straight years. Most of their players in the starting five are ranked inside 100 in WAGR.

Women's Team Notes

Sun Devils averaged 286.4 team score (71.68 per player) over 38 rounds in 13 tournaments, firing 18 par-or-better rounds and 56 sub-71s. Patience Rhodes' 66 anchored Gold Canyon Regional; Beth Coulter and Paula Schulz-Hanssen delivered multiple 60s for national contention.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Matt Thurmond

Women's Coach

Missy Farr‑Kaye

Men's Email

matt.thurmond@asu.edu

Women's Email

Missy.Kaye@asu.edu

Men's Coach Bio

Matt Thurmond is Arizona State men’s head golf coach. He has been coaching D1 golf since 2001 while at the University of Washington. One of the premier college golf coaches, Coach Thurmond has consistently had ASU in the top position in conference play and the top-10 nationally. His players consistently rave about his personable coaching style, and many have gone on to the PGA and other pro tours. In October of 2024, he was named to the GCAA Hall of Fame.

Women's Coach Bio

Missy Farr‑Kaye is Arizona State women’s head golf coach and a central figure in the Sun Devils’ storied women’s‑golf tradition. She has guided the team to multiple NCAA‑Championship appearances and has helped install Arizona State as a consistent national‑level contender, with players often ranking among the top amateurs in the country. Her coaching style blends strong technical instruction with a focus on mental‑toughness and preparation for both collegiate and professional careers.