Florida Southern College is Florida's oldest private college, founded in 1883, now located in Lakeland on a stunning lakeside campus featuring the world's largest single-site collection of Frank Lloyd Wright architecture. Affiliated with the United Methodist Church, it offers 70+ programs emphasizing experiential learning, study abroad, and NCAA Division II Moccasin athletics.

State

Florida

Student Population

3,000

Acceptance Rate

54%

GPA Range

3.0-3.6

SAT Range

1080-1250

Common Majors

Business, nursing, biology, education, psychology

"Florida Southern's sunny Mocs culture blends academic rigor with beach vibes on our iconic Wright campus. Off-campus, Lakeland's breweries and Disney trips thrill; students love small classes, lakefront views, spirited games, service projects, and friendships that last a lifetime."

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 2

Tuition (no scholarship)

$46,168

Conference

Sunshine State Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

Avg Women's Scores

76-85

Men's Team Notes

Florida Southern men’s golf posts team totals in the high‑280s over 18 holes, with several players carding in the 60s and 70s and multiple low‑round scores under par. 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

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

Coaches

Men's Coach

Brian Richey

Women's Coach

Robbie Davis

Men's Email

brichey@flsouthern.edu

Women's Email

ldavis@flsouthern.edu

Men's Coach Bio

Brian Richey '09 leads Florida Southern men's golf after interim stint (Feb-Jun 2025), inheriting 13-time national champions. Lakeland native Richey builds on #4 preseason ranking through elite schedules like Hurricane Invitational (1st/15), Copperhead Championship, and Citrus Intercollegiate wins. Targeting SSC titles and South Regional NCAA, his program maintains top-5 national consistency.

Women's Coach Bio

Robbie Davis heads Florida Southern women's golf, guiding Mocs with GA Pia Perthen through SSC competition. Davis leverages program's championship tradition for Southeast recruiting and postseason contention at venues matching men's elite fields. His leadership sustains academic-athletic excellence within Sunshine State Conference powerhouse.