King University is a private Presbyterian-affiliated university in Bristol, Tennessee, founded in 1867 as King College. Located on a scenic hillside campus, it offers 80+ undergraduate and 12 graduate programs emphasizing faith-integrated liberal arts education. Highlights include a 12:1 student-faculty ratio, NCAA Division II Tornado athletics, strong nursing/business programs, and Appalachian cultural ties.

State

Tennessee

Student Population

1,100

Acceptance Rate

78%

GPA Range

3.0-3.6

SAT Range

950-1150

Common Majors

Nursing, business, education, psychology, biology

"King's Christ-centered Tornado culture creates family bonds on our peaceful hilltop campus. Off-campus, Bristol's music scene and mountain trails refresh; students love small classes, caring profs, spirited games, chapel services, mission trips, and lifelong friendships rooted in faith and service."

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 2

Tuition (no scholarship)

$31,840–$34,800

Conference

Conference Carolinas

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

72-73

Avg Women's Scores

75-76

Men's Team Notes

King men’s golf posts team totals in the high‑280s over 18 holes, with several players carding in the 70s and occasional low‑round scores in the 60s. The Tornadoes consistently place in the top half of fields, showing strong depth and counting‑round consistency across the season.

Women's Team Notes

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

Coaches

Men's Coach

Brian Kamm

Women's Coach

Brian Kamm

Men's Email

btkamm@king.edu

Women's Email

btkamm@king.edu

Men's Coach Bio

Brian Kamm heads King University men's golf since 2011, leveraging 30+ years PGA/amateur experience to build Conference Carolinas contender. Former PGA Tour player Kamm schedules King University Invitational (Golf Club of Bristol), Bob Dibble Intercollegiate (Graysburg Hills), and Conference Carolinas Championships (Cutter Creek GC), targeting NCAA South Regionals through regional recruiting.

Women's Coach Bio

Brian Kamm leads King University women's golf alongside men's program within Conference Carolinas competition. Kamm's unified approach develops Tornado rosters through identical Southeast schedules, emphasizing PGA-level instruction for dual-gender postseason contention. His leadership sustains program's NCAA regional appearances while maintaining academic priorities.

State

Student Population

Acceptance Rate

GPA Range

SAT Range

Common Majors

Team & Tuition

Divison

Tuition (no scholarship)

Conference

Scholarships Available

Avg Men's Scores

Avg Women's Scores

Men's Team Notes

King men’s golf posts team totals in the high‑280s over 18 holes, with several players carding in the 70s and occasional low‑round scores in the 60s. The Tornadoes consistently place in the top half of fields, showing strong depth and counting‑round consistency across the season.

Women's Team Notes

Coaches

Men's Coach

Women's Coach

Men's Email

Women's Email

Men's Coach Bio

Women's Coach Bio

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