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Wofford College is a small private liberal arts college in Spartanburg, South Carolina, known for strong programs in business, government, biology, and computer science plus a close‑knit residential campus and Division I athletics. Students often rave about the tight‑knit “one big family” community, Interim term, study‑abroad opportunities, and the 180‑acre traditional campus within walking distance of downtown Spartanburg.

State

South Carolina

Student Population

1,800

Acceptance Rate

52–59%

GPA Range

3.5–3.8

SAT Range

1200–1350

Common Majors

business administration, government/political science, biology, psychology, chemistry

“Wofford feels like a small, residential liberal arts campus where you can study in strong pre‑law and business programs, live on campus all four years, join lots of clubs and Division I games, and still be close to Spartanburg’s downtown, and many students say they were surprised by how quickly the family‑style community and Interim term made them feel at home.”

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 1

Tuition (no scholarship)

$54,100

Conference

Southern Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

73.9

Avg Women's Scores

77.5

Men's Team Notes

Wofford men climbed to fifth at Stitch Intercollegiate on Reynolds Lake Oconee with final-round 283 (-1), led by strong par-5 scoring amid Georgia hills. Jay Beach powered birdie runs at SoCon Championship on Solina's Golf Course, driving top-20 finishes through consistent sub-72 openers and depth in challenging fields.

Women's Team Notes

Terriers women secured second at Terrier Intercollegiate on Cobbs Glen Golf Club (897, 33-over) and Bermuda Triangle Collegiate, boasting top par-5 average of 4.87. Lilli Horn's 232 paced leaders at SoCon Championship on Solina's Golf Course, fueling 30 birdies and cuts made through resilient Carolinas winds.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Todd Eckstein

Women's Coach

Angie Ridgeway

Men's Email

ecksteintf@wofford.edu

Women's Email

Ridgewayaj@wofford.edu

Men's Coach Bio

Todd Eckstein is Wofford men’s head golf coach, leading the Terriers in the Southern Conference at the NCAA‑Division I level. A former head coach at High Point and assistant at Virginia Tech, Furman, and Mercer, Eckstein brings over a decade of college‑golf experience to Wofford. He emphasizes fundamentals, scoring‑oriented play, and a strong SoCon‑heavy schedule, working to build the Terriers into a consistent conference‑title‑and‑postseason‑level program.

Women's Coach Bio

Angie Ridgeway is Wofford women’s head golf coach, guiding the Terriers in the Southern Conference. Recruiting sources describe her as the central head‑coaching figure, supported by a small assistant‑coaching staff. Ridgeway focuses on fundamentals, short‑game development, and team culture, aiming to elevate the program’s SoCon‑level finishes and national‑ranking exposure while helping student‑athletes balance competitive golf with strong academic and personal‑growth outcomes.

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