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Gardner-Webb University

Gardner–Webb University is a private Christian university in Boiling Springs, North Carolina, known for strong programs in business, nursing, exercise science, psychology, education, and the liberal arts plus a close‑knit residential campus and Division I Runnin’ Bulldogs athletics. Students often rave about the small‑town feel, intimate classes, many clubs and organizations, school‑spirit events, and hands‑on learning woven into the Christian‑community environment.

State

North Carolina

Student Population

3,150

Acceptance Rate

67–87%

GPA Range

3.5–3.8

SAT Range

1040–1260

Common Majors

business, nursing, education, psychology, exercise science and kinesiology

“Gardner‑Webb feels like a friendly, faith‑centered campus where you can study in strong business and health‑care programs, join lots of clubs and Runnin’ Bulldogs games, and still be close to a small Southern town, and many students say they were surprised by how quickly the 150‑plus organizations and hands‑on learning made them feel like part of a real Bulldog family.”

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 1

Tuition (no scholarship)

$32,200

Conference

Big South Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

72.8

Avg Women's Scores

76.5

Men's Team Notes

Gardner-Webb men won Fripp Island Preview Championship on Fripp Island Golf Club (571, +3) and led Big South Championship first round at Ocean Creek Golf Course with 276 (-8). Max White's 67 paced 42 team birdies through par-5 dominance at Elon Phoenix Invitational amid coastal winds.

Women's Team Notes

Runnin' Bulldogs women averaged 76.50 led by Linnea Hofgren across 29 rounds, tying eighth at Mimosa Hills Invitational. Strong finishes at Terrier Intercollegiate on Cobbs Glen Golf Club and Big South Championship fueled top-10s via low rounds like 67 at Elon Invitational through resilient par-4 play.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Tee Burton

Women's Coach

Tee Burton

Men's Email

tburton@gardner-webb.edu

Women's Email

tburton@gardner-webb.edu

Men's Coach Bio

Tee Burton enters his 22nd season as head men's golf coach at Gardner-Webb, a former collegiate All-American and Cleveland County native. His teams posted four top-six finishes in his debut year, with continued success including runner-up Big South Championship results in match play format. Burton's expertise drives recruiting, competition, and program growth in Boiling Springs.

Women's Coach Bio

Tee Burton leads Gardner-Webb's women's golf as head coach for over two decades, achieving three top-five finishes early and sustained Big South contention. As a local All-American, he fosters both programs' excellence through rigorous scheduling, player development, and conference match play prowess alongside volunteer Zack Byers.

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