Emmanuel University (formerly Emmanuel College) is a private Pentecostal Christian liberal arts university in Franklin Springs, Georgia, founded in 1919. Located on a scenic 150-acre campus, it emphasizes faith-integrated education with 30+ majors. Highlights include 15:1 student-faculty ratio, 32 sports, affordable tuition, and strong community service.

State

Georgia

Student Population

900

Acceptance Rate

53%

GPA Range

3.0-3.6

SAT Range

Not reported

Common Majors

Business, kinesiology, psychology, education, pastoral ministries

"Emmanuel's Christ-centered culture creates family bonds on our peaceful Georgia hills campus. Off-campus, Athens concerts and state parks refresh; students love small classes, caring profs, packed athletic events, chapel worship, mission trips, and genuine friendships rooted in faith."

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 2

Tuition (no scholarship)

$23,664

Conference

Conference Carolinas

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

Avg Women's Scores

Men's Team Notes

Emmanuel men’s golf posts team totals in the high‑280s to low‑290s over 54 holes, with several players carding in the 70s and occasional low‑round scores in the 60s. The team consistently places inside the top half of fields, showing strong depth and counting‑round consistency across the season.

Women's Team Notes

Emmanuel women’s golf typically scores in the low‑300s 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

Logan Reese

Women's Coach

Preston Braswell

Men's Email

logan.reese@ec.edu

Women's Email

preston.braswell@ec.edu

Men's Coach Bio

Logan Reese is head men’s golf coach at Emmanuel University, entering his fourth season in 2025‑26. In his first year (2022‑23), he led the Lions to two tournament wins, four top‑five finishes, and improved their Division II national ranking by 51 spots, from 151st to 100th. Emmanuel also posted a program‑best fourth place at the 2023 Conference Carolinas Championship.

Women's Coach Bio

Preston Braswell is head women’s golf coach at Emmanuel University, leading the Lions in Conference Carolinas play. Braswell oversees recruiting and player development for a growing program that competes across the Southeast, emphasizing fundamentals, competitive scheduling, and academic standards. Under his guidance, Emmanuel continues building depth and experience to contend for conference titles and NCAA Division II postseason opportunities.