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UTSA (The University of Texas at San Antonio) is a large public R1 research university in San Antonio, Texas, known for its diverse campus, over 180 degree programs, and strong focus on research and student success. Students often rave about the city‑center access, the many student organizations, vibrant campus events, and the chance to balance big‑school resources with hands‑on internships and research opportunities.

State

Texas

Student Population

38,000

Acceptance Rate

80–88%

GPA Range

3.0–3.3

SAT Range

1050–1200

Common Majors

business, psychology, biology and health sciences, criminal justice

“UTSA feels like a big, diverse campus where you can join tons of clubs, find supportive faculty, and still be minutes from the city; there are always events, organizations, and real‑world opportunities that keep you busy and connected.”

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 1

Tuition (no scholarship)

In-state: $10,112; Out-of-state: $28,442

Conference

American Athletic Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

72.45

Avg Women's Scores

75.18

Men's Team Notes

Roadrunners men averaged 289.8 over 28 rounds at The John A. Burns Intercollegiate (Gold Course, Poipu Bay Golf Course) and UTSA Match Play (The Club at Sonterra), securing top-8 finishes with par-5 birdie strength led by upperclassmen. Steady play fueled Texas Hill Country contention.

Women's Team Notes

Roadrunner women carded 300.7 scores at Red Raider Intercollegiate (The Rawls Course) and AAC Championship (Oak Hollow Golf Course), highlighted by top-10s with sharp irons from freshmen standouts. Clutch putting propelled birdie runs on challenging San Antonio layouts.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Matt Wernecke

Women's Coach

Summer Batiste

Men's Email

matthew.wernecke@utsa.edu

Women's Email

summer.batiste@utsa.edu

Men's Coach Bio

Matt Wernecke is UT San Antonio men’s head golf coach, leading the Roadrunners in the American Athletic Conference. He has guided the program through a strong, nationally‑based schedule that prepares the team for AAC‑championship‑level competition and postseason‑caliber events. Wernecke emphasizes fundamentals, scoring‑oriented play, and a disciplined practice environment, helping build a consistent, competitive identity for UTSA men’s golf within its conference and beyond.

Women's Coach Bio

Summer Batiste is UT San Antonio women’s head golf coach, directing the Roadrunners in the American Athletic Conference. She has led the program through AAC‑level competition and hosted NCAA events at TPC San Antonio, building a strong team‑development culture. Batiste focuses on technical‑skill refinement, short‑game work, and academic accountability, aiming to steadily improve the team’s conference‑championship finishes and overall national‑ranking presence.

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