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College of William & Mary

The College of William & Mary is a small, highly selective public research university in Williamsburg, Virginia, known for its colonial‑era campus, strong liberal‑arts core, and close‑knit campus community. Students often rave about the historic grounds, tight‑knit classes with engaged faculty, lively traditions like the Yule Log Ceremony, and the chance to be involved in research, clubs, and events in a compact, walkable academic village.

State

Virginia

Student Population

7,400

Acceptance Rate

32–37%

GPA Range

3.7–4.0

SAT Range

1365–1510

Common Majors

government/political science, economics, business, psychology, biology and health sciences

“William & Mary feels like a historic but vibrant campus where you can study with dedicated professors, join a close‑knit community, and still be part of traditions and events that make each semester feel special and connected.”

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 1

Tuition (no scholarship)

In-state: $17,324; Out-of-state: $47,425

Conference

Coastal Athletic Association

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

71.85

Avg Women's Scores

74.92

Men's Team Notes

Tribe men posted 287.4 averages over 28 rounds at William & Mary Invitational (Kingsmill Rivershore Course) and CAA Championship (Traditions at the Glen), earning top-5 finishes with elite par-5 birdie rates led by upperclassmen. Precise irons dominated Virginia coastal winds.

Women's Team Notes

Tribe women carded 299.7 scores at Lady Brave Invitational (The Club at Rexford) and Battle at the Bay (Queen's Lace Golf Course), securing top-7s via freshmen short-game mastery. Birdie surges elevated positioning on challenging East Coast layouts.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Tim Pemberton

Women's Coach

Jonathan Howard

Men's Email

tlpemberton@wm.edu

Women's Email

jahoward@wm.edu

Men's Coach Bio

Tim Pemberton is William & Mary men’s head golf coach and Director of Golf, leading the Tribe in the Coastal Athletic Association. He oversees a program that hosts events at the Golden Horseshoe Golf Club and competes in a strong, national‑level schedule preparing the team for the CAA Championship and NCAA‑postseason‑caliber events. Pemberton emphasizes fundamentals, scoring‑oriented play, and player development, helping maintain William & Mary as a competitive CAA‑level men’s‑golf program.

Women's Coach Bio

Jonathan Howard is William & Mary women’s head golf coach, directing the Tribe in the Coastal Athletic Association. Named to the role in 2025, he brings about a decade of collegiate coaching experience, including three years as head coach at Christopher Newport University. Howard focuses on fundamentals, short‑game work, and a disciplined practice environment, aiming to steadily improve the team’s CAA‑championship finishes and overall national‑ranking profile within the conference.

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