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Clemson University

Clemson University is a large public research university in upstate South Carolina known for its strong school spirit, beautiful campus along Lake Hartwell, and tight‑knit “Tiger” community. Students often rave about the energy of Death Valley on game days, the friendly residential‑hall culture, and the balance of rural calm with big‑school academics and research opportunities.

State

South Carolina

Student Population

28,500

Acceptance Rate

38–39%

GPA Range

3.5–3.8

SAT Range

1240–1400

Common Majors

computer science, engineering (mechanical, civil, electrical), business, psychology, kinesiology

“Game days turning the whole campus into one roaring crowd, how easy it is to get close with professors in small classes, that the workload can pile up quickly and the small‑town feel can feel isolating in the winter, yet the Tiger pride still makes it hard not to feel like you’re part of something bigger than just four years in the Upstate.”

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 1

Tuition (no scholarship)

In-state: $15,554; Out-of-state: $40,866

Conference

Atlantic Coast Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

71.58

Avg Women's Scores

71.42

Men's Team Notes

Tigers men posted sub-72 team averages over 17 events, securing a victory and multiple top-5s at Palmetto Intercollegiate and ACC Championships with elite par-5 dominance. Sophomore standouts notched individual medals; strong home showings and regional contention fueled consistent podium finishes amid firm, fast layouts.

Women's Team Notes

Tiger women maintained elite 71.42 averages across 14 events, highlighted by top finishes at Cougar Classic and Landfall Tradition with superior par-4 scoring and birdie opportunities. Veteran leadership plus freshmen depth earned individual honors; commanding invitationals and home dominance propelled national championship contention.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Jordan Byrd

Women's Coach

Kelley Hester

Men's Email

jordanb@clemson.edu

Women's Email

khester@clemson.edu

Men's Coach Bio

Jordan Byrd is Clemson men’s head golf coach, leading the Tigers in the ACC after a long tenure as an assistant coach in the program. He has been recognized as one of the top assistants in the nation, playing a key role in multiple NCAA‑Tournament appeaances and a strong recruiting pipeline. Byrd emphasizes a disciplined practice environment, team‑chemistry, and tournament‑level preparation, helping Clemson maintain its tradition as one of the top‑flight men’s golf programs in the conference.

Women's Coach Bio

Kelley Hester is Clemson women’s head golf coach, entering her seventh season at the helm of the program. Under her leadership the Lady Tigers reach the NCAA Tournament every season the event is held, and she brings a wide national‑level track record from prior head‑coaching stops at Georgia, Arkansas, and UNLV. Hester focuses on recruiting, scoring‑oriented development, and a supportive team culture to keep Clemson women’s golf among the ACC’s top programs.

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