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Western Illinois University

Western Illinois University (WIU) is a public university in Macomb, Illinois, known for broad‑based programs in business, education, psychology, biology, and the liberal arts on a 1,000‑acre campus in a small‑town setting. Students often rave about the friendly, Midwestern vibe, over 200 student organizations, Division I Leathernecks athletics, and an affordable, close‑knit campus life that feels both traditional and accessible.

State

Illinois

Student Population

8,900

Acceptance Rate

75%

GPA Range

3.3–3.6

SAT Range

880–1140

Common Majors

business administration, education, psychology, biology, criminal justice

“I love Western Illinois’ small‑town‑on‑a‑campus feel, how easy it is to get involved in club life and Leathernecks events while still keeping class sizes manageable, but from a past‑student view I’ll say the split between commuters and residents, the slower‑paced off‑campus options, and the long winters made the campus feel a bit more isolated than the campus‑brochure ever showed.”

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 1

Tuition (no scholarship)

$13,669

Conference

Ohio Valley Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

76.3

Avg Women's Scores

82

Men's Team Notes

Leathernecks hosted WIU Intercollegiate at TPC Deere Run, finishing 2nd with +43 total behind Indian Hills CC. Competitive showings at Ironwood Golf Course events highlighted steady par saves and birdie runs amid Midwest winds on challenging Illinois layouts.

Women's Team Notes

WIU women competed at regional invitationals like WMU Rio Verde Invitational on Rio Verde Country Club. Team depth delivered mid-pack finishes through resilient scrambling on firm desert greens, battling Arizona breezes at MVC tests.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Charlton Zimmerman

Women's Coach

Charlton Zimmerman

Men's Email

cd-zimmerman@wiu.edu

Women's Email

cd-zimmerman@wiu.edu

Men's Coach Bio

Charlton Zimmerman was named Director of Golf at Western Illinois in 2025, overseeing both men's and women's programs from Macomb base. A Roosevelt University alum and four-year letterwinner, he brings Division I coaching experience and golf industry roles including assistant pro at Harbor Point Golf Club, targeting OVC contention.

Women's Coach Bio

Charlton Zimmerman directs Western Illinois women's golf as Director of Golf since 2025, building Leathernecks through OVC schedules alongside men's team. His background includes master's degrees in public administration and educational leadership, fostering competitive squads from Harry Mussatto Golf Course facilities.

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