Augusta University Golf Teams Join West Coast Conference Next Season

Augusta University men's and women's golf programs will join the West Coast Conference as affiliate members for the 2025-26 season after leaving the Southland Conference.

The change places the teams in a different competitive structure while Augusta University continues to field 13 NCAA Division II varsity sports that compete mainly in the Peach Belt Conference. Golf remains the sole program at the Division I level. This shift comes as the university maintains its presence in regional and national college athletics circles.

Local Ties to Augusta University Athletics

Augusta University operates its varsity programs from its campus in Augusta, where golf stands out for its Division I status separate from the rest of the athletic department. The move affects both the men's and women's squads that previously competed in the Southland Conference.

The university's overall setup includes 13 sports, with the golf programs now positioned in the West Coast Conference as affiliates. This adjustment keeps the teams connected to national competition while the remaining varsity squads stay aligned with Peach Belt Conference opponents.

Season Timeline and Next Steps

The 2025-26 season marks the first year of West Coast Conference affiliation for these golf programs. Athletes will train and compete under the new banner after the transition from their prior Southland Conference schedule.

Preparation for the updated conference alignment will guide offseason work, with the teams focusing on the demands of their new opponents and schedule structure.