Southern Wesleyan University is a private Christian liberal arts university in Central, South Carolina, founded in 1906, offering 40+ majors with a faith-integrated approach. Students rave about the tight-knit community, small classes, caring professors, beautiful campus, chapel services, and supportive environment.

State

South Carolina

Student Population

1,200

Acceptance Rate

52%

GPA Range

2.9-3.4

SAT Range

980-1180

Common Majors

Business, Human Development, Human Services, Religious Studies

"Southern Wesleyan's caring Warrior culture fosters real friendships through chapel and small groups. The peaceful campus offers great study spots and nature walks. Greenville provides concerts and dining nearby while local trails bring hiking adventures."

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 2

Tuition (no scholarship)

$27,870

Conference

Conference Carolinas

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

74-75

Avg Women's Scores

78-82

Men's Team Notes

Southern Wesleyan men’s golf averaged about 74–75 per player per round, with team totals near 299 over four counting scores. The Warriors posted several rounds in the 70s and 80s, contended in tightly packed, mid‑level events, and showed solid four‑man scoring balance.

Women's Team Notes

Southern Wesleyan women’s golf averaged about 78–82 per player per round, reflected in regional‑level Conference Carolinas‑style scoring patterns. The team turned in mixed 70s and 80s, remained competitive in multi‑round tournaments, and improved low‑round performance across the season.

Coaches

Men's Coach

David Beddingfield

Women's Coach

David Beddingfield

Men's Email

dbeddingfield@swu.edu

Women's Email

dbeddingfield@swu.edu

Men's Coach Bio

David Beddingfield joined the Warriors staff in the winter of 2025 as the Head Coach of both the Men's and Women's Golf programs. After coaching in the Upstate and Georgia for over 30 years, Beddingfield joins the Warriors after most recently serving as the head coach of the men’s and women’s golf programs at Toccoa Falls College. He joined the Screaming Eagles in the summer of 2024 as the first ever golf coach for the school.

State

Student Population

Acceptance Rate

GPA Range

SAT Range

Common Majors

"Southern Wesleyan's caring Warrior culture fosters real friendships through chapel and small groups. The peaceful campus offers great study spots and nature walks. Greenville provides concerts and dining nearby while local trails bring hiking adventures."

Team & Tuition

Divison

Tuition (no scholarship)

Conference

Scholarships Available

Avg Men's Scores

Avg Women's Scores

Men's Team Notes

Southern Wesleyan men’s golf averaged about 74–75 per player per round, with team totals near 299 over four counting scores. The Warriors posted several rounds in the 70s and 80s, contended in tightly packed, mid‑level events, and showed solid four‑man scoring balance.

Women's Team Notes

Southern Wesleyan women’s golf averaged about 78–82 per player per round, reflected in regional‑level Conference Carolinas‑style scoring patterns. The team turned in mixed 70s and 80s, remained competitive in multi‑round tournaments, and improved low‑round performance across the season.

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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