Drury University is a private liberal arts university in Springfield, Missouri, founded in 1873 by Congregationalists. Highlights include the innovative Drury Fusion curriculum blending majors with certificates and global experiences, strong architecture and business programs, 12:1 student-faculty ratio, NCAA Division II Panthers athletics, and a vibrant 90-acre urban campus.

State

Missouri

Student Population

1,400

Acceptance Rate

59%

GPA Range

3.6-4.0

SAT Range

1100-1300

Common Majors

Architecture, biology, psychology, business, occupational therapy

"Drury's close-knit Panther culture thrives on our walkable campus with historic charm and modern labs. Off-campus, Springfield's Route 66 scene and Ozark hikes excite; students love personalized Fusion classes, caring profs, spirited games, study abroad, and community that feels like family."

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 2

Tuition (no scholarship)

$32,430–35,235

Conference

Great Lakes Valley Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

74-75

Avg Women's Scores

78-82

Men's Team Notes

Drury men’s golf posts team totals in the high‑290s over 18 holes, with several players carding in the 70s and occasional low‑round scores in the 60s. The Panthers consistently finish in the top third of multi‑round events, showing strong depth and counting‑round consistency across the season.

Women's Team Notes

Drury women’s golf typically scores in the mid‑70s to low‑80s per round, with several players posting in the 70s and others in the high‑70s to low‑80s. The team regularly finishes in the upper half of multi‑round tournaments, highlighted by steady improvement and solid counting‑round performances.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Bryan Daniels

Women's Coach

Faith Hopkins

Men's Email

bdaniels002@drury.edu

Women's Email

fhopkins@drury.edu

Men's Coach Bio

Bryan Daniels leads Drury men's golf in his 6th season (2025-26), also serving as Silo Ridge Country Club Director and Midwest PGA Ozark District Director. Truman State alum Daniels earned GLVC all-conference honors (Hunter Jowers, 2024 runner-up) through Midwest schedules at Broadmoor CC and Shangri-La Resort, targeting Midwest Region NCAA Super Regionals.

Women's Coach Bio

Faith Hopkins heads Drury women's golf in her 2nd season (2025), a Missouri State alum and former Evangel assistant. Hopkins builds Lady Panthers through GLVC competition following Dawna Jo Hartman's tenure, emphasizing player development and postseason contention. Her leadership continues Drury's 21-year women's program tradition within Midwest Region DII scheduling.