KOHLER, Wis. – The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff men's golf team made history this week, capturing the 2025 PGA WORKS Collegiate Championship at the renowned Whistling Straits course in Kohler, Wisconsin.

This landmark achievement marks UAPB's first-ever HBCU National Championship in men's golf and a historic milestone for HBCU athletics.

On a cold and windy final day of competition, the Golden Lions posted rounds of + 23 over par (291, 280, and 311) for a three-day team total of 882, earning a dominant 32-stroke victory over Prairie View A&M and North Carolina A&T (+55), who tied for second. Texas Southern (+65) and Chicago State (+69) rounded out the top five.

Hosted annually by the PGA of America, the PGA WORKS Collegiate Championship is regarded as the most prestigious golf event for HBCUs and minority-serving institutions.

UAPB's victory elevates the program to national prominence and underscores the increasing competitiveness of HBCU golf programs across the country.

About the SWAC
The Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) is considered one of the premier HBCU conferences in the country and currently ranks among the elite in the nation in terms of HBCU alumni playing with professional sports teams.
 
Current championship competition offered by the league includes competition for men in Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Indoor Track and Field, Outdoor Track and Field and Tennis.

Women’s competition is offered in the sports of Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Golf, Indoor Track and Field, Outdoor Track and Field, Soccer, Softball, Tennis and Volleyball.
 
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