Long Island University (LIU) is a private research university with campuses in Brooklyn and Brookville, New York, known for strong programs in nursing, pharmacy, business, health professions, and the liberal arts plus Division I Sharks athletics. Students often rave about the over 200 clubs and organizations, immersive residential life, access to the New York City area, and the chance to gain hands‑on experience through internships and clinical placements.

State

New York

Student Population

16,000

Acceptance Rate

80–86%

GPA Range

3.2–3.6

SAT Range

1100–1300

Common Majors

nursing, pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences, business administration

“Long Island University feels like a connected, New York‑area campus where you can study in strong health‑care and business programs, join lots of clubs and Sharks game days, and still be close to internships in the city, and many students say they were surprised by how quickly the over 200 organizations and residential life made them feel like part of Shark Nation.”

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 1

Tuition (no scholarship)

$41,642

Conference

Northeast Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

Avg Women's Scores

Men's Team Notes

LIU men competed at NEC Championship on Newport National Golf Club and USF/Howard Intercollegiate at TPC Prestwick, leaning on George Williams-style 73.58 averages with steady par-4 play. Leaders notched top-20s through birdie opportunities at Eagle Eye Golf Club invitationals, building depth amid Northeast coastal challenges.

Women's Team Notes

Sharks women posted 321.5 adjusted averages across 19 rounds at events like the Northeast Classic on Royce Brook Golf Club. Resilient scoring fueled mid-pack finishes with top individual showings at LIU Invitational on Eisenhower Park's Red Course, thriving via par saves through windy Long Island layouts.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Ben Belfield

Women's Coach

Sara Detlefsen

Men's Email

benjamin.belfield@liu.edu

Women's Email

sara.detlefsen@liu.edu

Men's Coach Bio

Ben Belfield is Long Island University men’s head golf coach, leading the Sharks in the Northeast Conference at the NCAA‑Division I level. He has guided the program to NEC‑level success, including a conference‑title‑level season where LIU swept NEC postseason awards and earned NCAA‑Championship‑level exposure. Belfield emphasizes fundamentals, scoring‑oriented play, and a strong tournament schedule, working to position the Sharks as a consistent NEC‑championship‑and‑postseason‑contending program.

Women's Coach Bio

Sara Detlefsen serves as head women's golf coach at Long Island University since October 2024, bringing LPGA Class A Teaching Professional credentials and a master's in public administration from Florida Gulf Coast University. A former FGCU Division I player and Symetra Tour professional (2015-2021), she previously coordinated LPGA Foundation programs, taught at Sanford POWER Golf Academy, and directed instruction at Raptor Bay. Her focus blends leadership, youth development, and competitive NEC play from Brookville.