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University of Tennessee

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville is a large public research university known for spirited “Vol” culture, a beautiful campus along the Tennessee River, and a tight‑knit community. Students often rave about Neyland Stadium game days, the lively residence‑hall culture, the affordability of a state flagship, and the easy access to outdoor recreation and the Smoky Mountains.

State

Tennessee

Student Population

38,700

Acceptance Rate

41–46%

GPA Range

3.6–3.7

SAT Range

1150–1330

Common Majors

business, engineering (especially mechanical and civil), psychology, kinesiology, biology

“The way the stadium shakes when the crowd yells ‘Rocky Top,’ how the Hill and the River Campus blur into your daily routine, that some classes can feel gigantic and hard to connect in, and how the small‑town feel of Knoxville still manages to surprise you once you actually explore beyond campus.”

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 1

Tuition (no scholarship)

In-state: $11,194; Out-of-state: $29,684

Conference

Southeastern Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

71.92

Avg Women's Scores

72.35

Men's Team Notes

Volunteers finished T-20th at NCAA Championships after 3rd at Amherst Regional, posting 90-88-2 record. Strong SEC finishes with 14th place highlighted consistent low-70s scoring; multiple top-10 tournament results under Brennan Webb showcased depth across 20+ events.

Women's Team Notes

Lady Vols reached NCAA Championships (13th) via Lubbock Regional with 109-62-4 record and 8th SEC finish. Lowest team-round average in program history (289.40) plus 74 par-or-better rounds marked Diana Cantu's squad for elite contention.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Brennan Webb

Women's Coach

Diana Cantú

Men's Email

N/A

Women's Email

dcantu1@utk.edu

Men's Coach Bio

Brennan Webb is the University of Tennessee men’s head golf coach, leading the Volunteers in the Southeastern Conference since 2018. A former assistant at Georgia Tech and head coach at Middle Tennessee State, Webb has elevated Tennessee into a consistent SEC‑level program with multiple NCAA‑Championship‑level seasons. He emphasizes player development, team‑culture, and tournament‑ready preparation, building a roster that regularly competes for conference titles and national‑ranking status.

Women's Coach Bio

Diana Cantú is the University of Tennessee women’s head golf coach, bringing a strong background as a former Lady Vol player and collegiate‑level head coach. She has led the Lady Vols to improved finishes and deeper SEC‑level competition, laying the foundation for postseason‑caliber seasons. Cantú focuses on recruiting top‑level talent, technical skill refinement, and mental‑toughness training, positioning Tennessee women’s golf as a rising program within the SEC.

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