Barry University is a private Catholic university in Miami Shores, Florida, founded in 1940 by the Adrian Dominican Sisters. It offers over 100 programs across liberal arts, business, nursing, education, and health sciences, with a focus on values-based learning, experiential education, and social justice in a diverse community.

State

Florida

Student Population

3,500

Acceptance Rate

59%

GPA Range

3.0-3.6

SAT Range

990-1160

Common Majors

Nursing, business, education, psychology, biology

"Barry's lush 122-acre campus near Miami beaches feels vibrant with modern labs and dorms. Off-campus, South Florida's nightlife and internships thrill; students love the inclusive community, caring profs, service trips, and Buccaneer spirit building lifelong bonds."

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 2

Tuition (no scholarship)

$33,600

Conference

Sunshine State Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

72-73

Avg Women's Scores

74.9

Men's Team Notes

Barry men’s golf competes at a high Division II level in the Sunshine State Conference, consistently posting team totals in the high‑280s to low‑290s over three‑round events and often carding in the mid‑70s per player. The Buccaneers rank inside the DII top‑30 nationally and regularly finish in the top third of tightly contested fields.

Women's Team Notes

Barry women’s golf plays at an elite DII standard, posting team averages in the mid‑70s per round and frequently finishing in the low‑220s to mid‑230s over 54 holes against strong regional competition. The Buccaneers show depth, multiple players in the 60s and 70s, and several top‑finish and All‑Tournament honors across the season.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Carlos Velez

Women's Coach

Braydon Bennett

Men's Email

cvelez@barry.edu

Women's Email

bbennett@barry.edu

Men's Coach Bio

Carlos Velez leads Barry University's men's golf program in the competitive Sunshine State Conference, building on the Buccaneers' storied 2007 NCAA DII National Championship legacy. Velez emphasizes tournament performance at elite venues like Innisbrook Resort and Golfweek Invitationals, maintaining national contention through strategic recruiting and scoring consistency (e.g., T6 Copperhead Championship 2025). His teams target SSC titles and NCAA Super Regionals.

Women's Coach Bio

Braydon Bennett heads Barry women's golf, guiding the Buccaneers in SSC competition with a focus on player development and postseason qualification. Bennett leverages Miami Shores facilities and South Florida talent pipelines for depth-building, prioritizing match play preparation against top DII programs. Supported by strength staff, her program emphasizes fundamentals and mental toughness to sustain Barry's golf tradition of national relevance.