Young Harris College is a private Methodist liberal arts college founded in 1886 in the North Georgia mountains of Young Harris, originally as McTyeire Institute. Transitioning to four-year status in 2008, it offers bachelor's degrees across liberal arts, business, education, music, and outdoor leadership on a scenic campus. Highlights include small classes, D2 Mountain Lions athletics, mountain setting, and strong community ties.

State

Georgia

Student Population

1,300

Acceptance Rate

64%

GPA Range

3.2-3.7

SAT Range

970-1170

Common Majors

Biology, business, education, music, psychology

"Young Harris' Mountain Lion pride builds tight-knit community amid Blue Ridge beauty. Off-campus, Helen tubing and Chattanooga trips refresh; students love small classes, prof mentorship, D2 games, music programs, outdoor leadership, mountain trails, and nurturing culture forging mountain scholars."

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 2

Tuition (no scholarship)

$32,350

Conference

Conference Carolinas

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

74-76

Avg Women's Scores

76-78

Men's Team Notes

Young Harris men’s golf averaged about 74–76 per player per round, with several counting‑rounds in the 70s and occasional scores in the 60s. The team showed solid four‑man balance and competitive totals in mid‑level and regional events, regularly placing in the middle of multi‑round fields.

Women's Team Notes

Young Harris women’s golf averaged about 76–78 per player per round, posting team totals in the low‑300s per 18 holes. The squad turned in steady counting‑rounds in the 70s and 80s, remaining competitive in tournaments and improving low‑round performance over the season.

Coaches

Men's Coach

John Lichtenwalner

Women's Coach

John Lichtenwalner

Men's Email

jlichtenwalner@yhc.edu

Women's Email

jlichtenwalner@yhc.edu

Men's Coach Bio

John Lichtenwalner enters his third season as Director of Golf at Young Harris College, a 2021 alumnus who played on the team that won seven tournaments including the 2021 Peach Belt Championship. After professional tours (Florida Professional Golf Tour, Rolling Red) and caddying at Streamsong Resort, he led 2024-25 men to Conference Carolinas All-Conference honors for Will Ranieri and Adrian Ronn.

Women's Coach Bio

As Director of Golf in his third year, Young Harris alum John Lichtenwalner (2017-21 player on championship teams) guides the women's program post-Peach Belt era. A former pro competitor on Southeast tours and Streamsong caddie, he earned 2024 All-Conference nods for Lucy Wiegert and Connor Johnson (Golfer of the Week). Volunteer assistant Scott Terry supports Conference Carolinas contention.

State

Student Population

Acceptance Rate

GPA Range

SAT Range

Common Majors

Team & Tuition

Divison

Tuition (no scholarship)

Conference

Scholarships Available

Avg Men's Scores

Avg Women's Scores

Men's Team Notes

Women's Team Notes

Young Harris women’s golf averaged about 76–78 per player per round, posting team totals in the low‑300s per 18 holes. The squad turned in steady counting‑rounds in the 70s and 80s, remaining competitive in tournaments and improving low‑round performance over the season.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Women's Coach

Men's Email

Women's Email

Men's Coach Bio

Women's Coach Bio

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