University of West Georgia (UWG) is a public comprehensive university founded in 1906 in Carrollton, Georgia, as a charter member of the University System of Georgia. Spanning a 645-acre main campus plus sites in Newnan and Douglasville, it offers 86+ undergraduate and graduate programs in nursing, business, education, psychology, and arts. Highlights include top-ranked online programs, NCAA Division I Wolves athletics, Honors College, and strong regional economic impact.

State

Georgia

Student Population

12,769

Acceptance Rate

50%

GPA Range

3.0-3.6

SAT Range

950-1130

Common Majors

Nursing, psychology, business, education, biology

"UWG's Wolfpack spirit creates welcoming community on our spacious rural campus. Off-campus, Atlanta concerts and Carrollton trails refresh; students love small classes, prof mentorship, D1 games, online flexibility, Honors perks, research opps, and supportive culture building leaders for Georgia and beyond."

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 1

Tuition (no scholarship)

$6,521 (in-state), $17,576 (out-of-state)

Conference

Atlantic Sun Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

73-75

Avg Women's Scores

Men's Team Notes

University of West Georgia men’s golf averaged roughly 73–75 per player per round, with several counting‑rounds in the 70s and occasional scores in the 60s. The team showed solid balance across its top four, regularly competing in mid‑level conference and regional‑level events.

Women's Team Notes

University of West Georgia women’s golf averaged about 300 per 18‑hole team round, or roughly 75 per player, in multi‑round events. The team posted steady counting‑round scores in the mid‑70s to low‑80s, improving placement and competitiveness throughout the season.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Shannon Lipham

Women's Coach

Kristen Golightly

Men's Email

wlipham@westga.edu

Women's Email

kgolight@westga.edu

Men's Coach Bio

Shannon Lipham was named head men's golf coach at University of West Georgia ahead of the 2024 season, guiding the Wolves into Division I Atlantic Sun Conference competition. A veteran Georgia coach and reigning College Conference of the South Coach of the Year from LaGrange College, he brings over two decades of golf industry experience to elevate the Carrollton program.

Women's Coach Bio

Kristen Golightly serves as UWG's first full-time head women's golf coach since her 2022 promotion after four years as assistant. Previously at West Alabama, she helped develop All-Conference players and team victories. Golightly assists men's coach Todd Selders while leading women to Gulf South success, including NCAA Regional berths.