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Flagler College is a private liberal arts college in historic St. Augustine, Florida, founded in 1968 within the former Ponce de León Hotel—a Gilded Age masterpiece. Highlights include 37 majors, hands-on FlagSHIP experiential learning, NCAA Division II athletics, beach proximity, and a picturesque 49-acre campus blending Spanish Renaissance architecture with modern facilities.

State

Florida

Student Population

2,400

Acceptance Rate

78%

GPA Range

3.2-3.7

SAT Range

1080-1230

Common Majors

Business, psychology, criminology, communication, education

"Flagler's warm beach-town culture thrives in our stunning historic campus where Tiffany glass meets ocean breezes. Off-campus, St. Augustine's shops, beaches, and festivals buzz; students love small classes, caring profs, Saints games, study abroad, and friendships forged exploring America's oldest city."

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 2

Tuition (no scholarship)

$26,610

Conference

Peach Belt Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

74

Avg Women's Scores

72-73

Men's Team Notes

Flagler 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 team consistently ranks near the top of its conference‑level fields, showing strong depth and counting‑round consistency across the season.

Women's Team Notes

Flagler women’s golf typically scores in the low‑70s to mid‑70s per round, with several players posting in the 60s and 70s and others in the mid‑70s. The team regularly finishes in the top third of multi‑round events, highlighted by strong low‑round efforts and solid counting‑round performances.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Santiago Cavanagh

Women's Coach

Santiago Cavanagh

Men's Email

scavanagh@flagler.edu

Women's Email

scavanagh@flagler.edu

Men's Coach Bio

Santiago Cavanagh leads Flagler men's golf as Director of Golf in his 17th season (2025-26), achieving 2nd at Jay Jennison Cup, 4th at Citrus Intercollegiate, and t2nd at Greenwood Invitational. With assistant Alex Naumovski, Cavanagh targets PBC Championship at King & Bear GC and Southeast Region NCAA qualification through Florida recruiting dominance.

Women's Coach Bio

Santiago Cavanagh heads Flagler women's golf alongside men's program, leveraging 17-year tenure for sustained Peach Belt contention. Supported by Naumovski and sports medicine staff, Cavanagh builds through regional schedules matching men's elite venues. His unified leadership positions Saints for dual-gender postseason success within NCAA DII Southeast Region.

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