Saint Leo University is a private Catholic liberal arts university in Saint Leo, Florida, founded in 1889 as Florida's first Catholic college by Benedictine monks. Sponsored by Saint Leo Abbey, it offers 40+ majors across business, education, nursing, and sciences on a historic lakeside campus. Highlights include military education leadership, NCAA Division II Lions athletics, 15:1 student-faculty ratio, and global online reach.

State

Florida

Student Population

2,200

Acceptance Rate

72%

GPA Range

3.0-3.5

SAT Range

103-1200

Common Majors

Business, criminal justice, psychology, education, nursing

"Saint Leo's Lion pride fosters Benedictine community on our peaceful lakeside campus. Off-campus, Tampa beaches and Busch Gardens adventures refresh; students love small classes, monk wisdom, D2 games, service retreats, military support, outdoor activities, and faith-filled culture that builds compassionate leaders."

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 2

Tuition (no scholarship)

$36,280

Conference

Sunshine State Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

72-73

Avg Women's Scores

76.1

Men's Team Notes

Saint Leo men’s golf posts team totals in the high‑280s to low‑290s over 18 holes, with several players carding in the 70s and frequent low‑round scores in the 60s. The program regularly ranks near the top of its region, showing strong depth and the ability to climb leaderboards in multi‑round events.

Women's Team Notes

Saint Leo women’s golf typically scores in the mid‑70s per round, with several players carding in the 70s and occasional scores in the 60s. The team contends in multi‑round tournaments, highlighted by strong counting‑round efforts and recent conference‑championship‑level finishes.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Chris Greenwood

Women's Coach

Lyndsey Bevill

Men's Email

christopher.greenwood@saintleo.edu

Women's Email

lyndsey.bevill@saintleo.edu

Men's Coach Bio

Chris Greenwood heads Saint Leo men's golf, guiding Lions to 4th at Griffin Invitational (581, +5) and T-7th at Hurricane Invitational (884, +20). Building on program's 2016 NCAA DII National Championship legacy, he competes in SSC events like Copperhead Championship from Lake Jovita Golf & Country Club, targeting South Regional bids.

Women's Coach Bio

Lyndsey Bevill leads Saint Leo women's golf in the Sunshine State Conference, fostering competitive growth at this DII powerhouse. From Saint Leo's Lake Jovita facilities, she develops Lions through regional and conference schedules, emphasizing student-athlete excellence in Florida's elite golf landscape.