It’s the first new team on Hawk Hill since women’s soccer was added in 1996-97.
St. Joseph’s announced Monday that it is adding women’s golf as a varsity sport beginning in the fall 2024 season.
”During my time on Hawk Hill, I have had more inquiries about starting a women’s golf program than any other sport,” Hawks athletic director Jill Bodensteiner said in a release. “I am delighted to offer additional participation opportunities for female student-athletes to receive a Jesuit education at this great institution. Our University leadership — particularly President McConnell — has been critical in making this vision a reality.
St. Joe’s is seeking conference affiliation for the squad that sponsors women’s golf as a championship team sport, the school said. It also said a search will begin “shortly” for a head coach, who will recruit athletes for the 2024-25 team.