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Utah Tech University

Utah Tech University (UT) is a public polytechnic university in St. George, Utah, known for its “active learning, active life” philosophy, strong hands‑on programs in health, business, and technology, and a beautiful desert‑canyon environment. Students often rave about the many applied‑learning opportunities, the low tuition, the friendly campus community, and the chance to be outdoors almost every day between classes.

State

Utah

Student Population

14,700

Acceptance Rate

100%

GPA Range

2.8-3.2

SAT Range

960–1170

Common Majors

liberal arts and humanities, nursing and health sciences, business

“Utah Tech feels like a practical, career‑focused campus where you can study in hands‑on programs, enjoy the stunning desert and canyons, and still be involved quickly in clubs and intramural life, and many students say they were surprised by how welcoming and community‑driven the polytechnic vibe is from day one.”

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 1

Tuition (no scholarship)

In-state: $6,074; Out-of-state: $17,644

Conference

Western Athletic Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

72.29

Avg Women's Scores

73.94

Men's Team Notes

Trailblazers men averaged 289.4 over 21 rounds at Utah Tech Invitational (Sunbrook Golf Course) and Wolverine Invitational (TalonsCove Golf Club), with low rounds of 68 fueling top-5 finishes. Upperclassmen par-5 birdies and iron accuracy drove consistent Utah contention.

Women's Team Notes

Trailblazer women fired record 285-285-570 at UVU Wolverine Invitational (TalonsCove Golf Club), placing fourth with Purroy Galan's 76.14 average leading top-25 efforts at Rio Verde Collegiate (Rio Verde Country Club). Precision approaches boosted positioning on desert layouts.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Brad Sutterfield

Women's Coach

Lindsey Orth

Men's Email

brad.sutterfield@utahtech.edu

Women's Email

lindsey.orth@utahtech.edu

Men's Coach Bio

Brad Sutterfield is Utah Tech men’s head golf coach, leading the Trailblazers in the Western Athletic Conference. He oversees a program that competes in a strong, conference‑heavy schedule designed to prepare the team for the WAC Championship and possible NCAA‑Regional‑level play. Sutterfield emphasizes fundamentals, scoring‑oriented performance, and a disciplined practice environment, building a competitive culture that has kept Utah Tech regular contenders within the WAC‑golf landscape.

Women's Coach Bio

Lindsey Orth is Utah Tech women’s head golf coach, directing the Trailblazers in the Western Athletic Conference. She leads a program that consistently targets the WAC Championship and aims to produce NCAA‑eligible results, drawing on the high‑quality practice and course resources in the St. George area. Orth emphasizes fundamentals, short‑game refinement, and a team‑driven, high‑academic culture designed to steadily improve the program’s conference finishes and national‑ranking profile.

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