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College Coaches

The attendance of college golf coaches provides opportunities for networking and recruitment. Below is a list of colleges and universities that have participated in recent years at the Optimist Championships. The Championship has served as a springboard for many professional golfers.

Arkansas State, ASM Sports Group, Barry University; Baylor University, Brigham Young University, Campbell University, Carleton College, Central Arkansas, Coastal Carolina University, Colorado State University, East Tennessee State University, Eastern Florida, Eastern Michigan University, Embry Riddle, Emory University, Flagler College, Florida Atlantic University, Florida Gulf Coast University, Florida International University, Florida Tech, Fresno State California, Georgia State University, Houston Texas University, Iowa State University, James Madison University, Johnson & Wales University, Kansas State, Keiser University, Kennesaw State University, Kent State, Lehigh University, Louisiana State University, Lynn University, Minnesota State University, Mississippi State University, North Carolina State, Northwood University, Nova Southeastern, Ohio State University, Oral Roberts University, Palm Beach Atlantic, Purdue University, Rollins College, Rutgers University, Saint Leo University, Stetson University, Texas Christian University, Texas State University, Texas Tech, Tulane University, University Central Florida, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, University of Connecticut, University of Indianapolis, University of Iowa, University of Louisville, University of Maryland, University of Missouri, University of Miami, University of Nebraska, University of North Carolina Wilmington, University of South Florida, University of Tampa, University of Tennessee, University of Texas at El Paso, University of Utah, University of Virginia, University of West Florida, US Naval Academy, Wichita State, William & Mary College, University of Wisconsin and Xavier University