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University of Notre Dame

The University of Notre Dame is a highly selective private Catholic research university in South Bend, Indiana, known for its strong sense of community, spirited football culture, and beautiful collegiate‑Gothic campus. Students often rave about the residential‑hall life, the emphasis on faith and service, the close relationships with professors, and the mix of small‑school feel with big‑school traditions.

State

Indiana

Student Population

14,000

Acceptance Rate

12–15%

GPA Range

3.8–4.0

SAT Range

1450–1540

Common Majors

finance, economics, computer science, engineering, political science, psychology, business

“Walking under the Golden Dome on game day, staying late to talk with professors after class, that the campus traditions can start to feel all‑consuming, and that the workload can be relentless, yet the dorm‑based community still makes it feel like you’re part of a family that never really lets you go.”

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 1

Tuition (no scholarship)

$65,025

Conference

Atlantic Coast Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

72.15

Avg Women's Scores

73.8

Men's Team Notes

Fighting Irish men delivered consistent low-70s team scoring across ACC battles and national invitationals, notching several top-10 finishes with standout par-5 dominance. Upperclassmen leadership paired with emerging talent secured individual podiums; victories at home events and strong regional showings propelled postseason contention amid tough weather swings.

Women's Team Notes

Fighting Irish women maintained sub-74 averages over 12 events, highlighted by top-5 finishes at key invitationals with sharp par-4 play and birdie opportunities. Freshmen contributors alongside veteran consistency earned multiple medals; impressive results at ACC Preview and Warren Course Championship advanced regional standing and national aspirations.

Coaches

Men's Coach

John Handrigan

Women's Coach

Breanna Jenco

Men's Email

jhandrig@nd.edu

Women's Email

bjenco@nd.edu

Men's Coach Bio

John Handrigan is the University of Notre Dame men’s head golf coach and Director of Golf, leading the Fighting Irish in the ACC. A former assistant at Florida and head coach at Coker and Queens, he has guided Notre Dame men’s golf for multiple seasons while taking on overarching leadership of both the men’s and women’s programs. Handrigan emphasizes a strong team culture, disciplined practice habits, and tournament‑level preparation.

Women's Coach Bio

Breanna Jenco is Notre Dame women’s head golf coach, hired in 2025 after a highly successful stint at Xavier, where she earned six Big East Coach‑of‑the‑Year honors. During her time with the Musketeers the team made six straight NCAA‑Regional appearances, including its first‑ever NCAA‑field berth. Jenco brings a strong recruiting and player‑development background, focusing on building a consistent, top‑tier program in the ACC.

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