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Bowling Green State

Bowling Green State University (BGSU) is a public research university in Bowling Green, Ohio, known for strong programs in education, business, engineering, psychology, criminal justice, and the liberal arts plus a traditional campus of about 1,300 acres and Division I athletics. Students often rave about the small‑town feel with a bustling campus, over 300 clubs and organizations, lively home‑game culture, and a close‑knit Midwestern‑college vibe that makes it easy to find community.

State

Ohio

Student Population

19,000

Acceptance Rate

85–90%

GPA Range

2.8–3.4

SAT Range

940–1080

Common Majors

education, business administration, engineering, psychology, criminal justice

“I love BGSU’s small‑town, residential‑campus feel, how many clubs and sports events keep everyone connected, and how easy it is to get involved in dorm communities, but from a past‑student view I’ll say the limited nightlife options, the colder Midwest winters, and the way the campus energy can thin out on commuter‑heavy days were all more noticeable once I stopped just visiting and started living there.”

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 1

Tuition (no scholarship)

$13,912 / $21,900

Conference

Mid-American Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

75

Avg Women's Scores

78.5

Men's Team Notes

Falcons wrapped regular season at Boilermaker Intercollegiate on Kraatz Wildcat Course, shooting 292 second round led by Darin Hudak's 71 (T47th, 217 total). Steady par 5 play (4.67 average) and resilience on par 3s marked competitive finishes at Marshall Invitational despite challenging Midwest winds.

Women's Team Notes

BGSU women placed 5th at BGSU Women's Intercollegiate on Wigwam Golf Resort courses, powered by Addison Kartusch's 212 (-1, 4th place) with 67 low round. Sammie Dolce's 222 anchored depth through birdie runs at Georgia State Invitational on Eagle's Landing, thriving in desert conditions.

Coaches

Men's Coach

John Powers

Women's Coach

Erin Fahey

Men's Email

powerja@bgsu.edu

Women's Email

efahey@bgsu.edu

Men's Coach Bio

John Powers leads Bowling Green men's golf, guiding Falcons through MAC Championships at Pinnacle Golf Club and events like Boilermaker Intercollegiate. A BGSU alum with prior head coaching at St. Bonaventure, he develops Midwest talent from campus base, posting competitive finishes targeting conference titles.

Women's Coach Bio

Erin Fahey heads BGSU women's golf since 2022 after assistant roles at BGSU and Colorado State. A Falcons alum from Austin, TX, she directs MAC squads emphasizing skill development and team culture through invitationals, building on her playing experience for postseason contention.

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