University of Tulsa announces return of Men’s Golf program

The University of Tulsa is reinstating men's golf as a sponsored varsity sports program, nine years after the program was discontinued, Director of Athletics Justin Moore announced Monday.

Moore will immediately begin the search for a head men's golf coach to lead the team ahead of competition starting in the fall of 2026.

What made the return of Tulsa Golf possible

This relaunch has been made possible through a transformational leadership gift from Tulsa alumni Sharon D. Prince (B.S.B.A. ’85, MBA ’86) and Robert P. "Bob" Prince (B.S.B.A. ’81, MBA ’85), who was a member of the men’s golf team during his time at Tulsa. Additional support for the revival of the program has come from the H.A. & Mary K. Chapman Foundation, Al Walker (B.S. ’79, MBA ’84), Mark Marra (M.S. ’84), and Don Quint Jr. (B.S. ’78).

Tulsa Athletic Director comments

Justin Moore expressed enthusiasm about the program’s return, stating, “We are thrilled to be able to bring men's golf back to The University of Tulsa in a city and region recognized for its passion for the game and home to some of the nation's best golf courses. The generosity of our donors – including several alumni who first established the legacy of Tulsa men's golf – has allowed us to bring the program back and compete immediately for championships.”

Moore also noted that although the endowment was established to relaunch the program, additional and ongoing philanthropic support will be essential to maintain the program in the years ahead. “We will need additional and continued philanthropic support to maintain the program in the years ahead and to ensure our student-athletes have a world-class experience while earning their UTulsa degrees,” he said.

Where will the team train and compete?

Men’s golf student-athletes, like their counterparts on the Tulsa women’s team, will have access to the 2,500-square-foot Indoor Golf Facility on campus. This facility includes a putting green, four hitting bays, a team lounge, and state-of-the-art video equipment for swing evaluation. The team will also have the opportunity to practice and compete at some of the premier golf courses in the nation, including Southern Hills Country Club—renowned for hosting multiple U.S. Opens and PGA Championships—as well as The Patriot, Cedar Ridge Country Club, The Oaks Country Club, Tulsa Country Club, and the Golf Club of Oklahoma.

This reinstated program will become the 12th school to sponsor men’s golf in The American Athletic Conference and will mark the university’s 18th sponsored varsity sport.