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University of Louisville

The University of Louisville is a large public research university in Louisville, Kentucky, known for its strong healthcare programs, spirited campus life, and a mix of urban and traditional‑college feel. Students often rave about the energy around basketball games, the affordability as a public flagship, the close‑knit residence‑hall communities, and the easy access to internships and city life.

State

Kentucky

Student Population

22,000

Acceptance Rate

75–80%

GPA Range

3.4–3.7

SAT Range

1050–1200

Common Majors

business, nursing, biology, psychology, criminal justice, communications

“Cards‑day crowds turning downtown into a single living room, how the campus feels like its own neighborhood but still plugged into the city, that some classes move fast and get crowded, and that the resources can feel stretched at times, yet the small‑school feel inside your department still makes it feel like you’re part of something real.”

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 1

Tuition (no scholarship)

In-state: $12,370; Out-of-state: $28,716

Conference

Atlantic Coast Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

72.65

Avg Women's Scores

73.25

Men's Team Notes

Cardinals men delivered steady low-70s team scores over 14 events, securing top-8 finishes at ACC Championships and key invitationals with strong par-5 play. Sophomore leaders notched individual top-10s; solid home performances and regional contention built momentum through balanced fall-spring schedule amid windy conditions.

Women's Team Notes

Cardinal women maintained mid-73 averages across 15 events, highlighted by top-3 finishes at Bentwater Collegiate and home invitationals with sharp par-4 accuracy and birdie opportunities. Freshmen medalists complemented veteran depth; impressive ACC Preview results and strong showings propelled postseason push and national standing.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Ryan Blagg

Women's Coach

Whitney Young

Men's Email

coachblagg@GoCards.com

Women's Email

whitney@GoCards.com

Men's Coach Bio

Ryan Blagg is the University of Louisville men’s head golf coach, leading the Cardinals in the ACC. Entering his 21st season, he has guided the program to multiple NCAA‑Championship and regional appearances, including four trips to the national‑level event, and developed consistent top‑25 caliber teams. Blagg emphasizes a strong team culture, disciplined preparation, and a competitive spring‑schedule to keep Louisville among the ACC’s stronger mid‑tier programs.

Women's Coach Bio

Whitney Young is the University of Louisville women’s head golf coach, building the Lady Cards into a consistent ACC‑level program. Since taking over the program she has led the team to multiple conference‑level successes, 12 team titles, and five consecutive NCAA‑Regional appearances, with 30 tournament‑top‑five finishes. Young focuses on recruiting, technical‑skill development, and a strong team‑chemistry culture to prepare players for postseason‑level competition.

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