

California State University, Sacramento Women's Golf
California State University, Sacramento (Sacramento State) · Sacramento, California · Public university
California State University, Sacramento Women's Golf coaches
Coaches at California State University, Sacramento who recruit Women's Golf, head coach first.
The program
Where California State University, Sacramento competes and how it ranks.
- Affiliation
- NCAA
- Division
- Division I
- Conference
- Big Sky Conference
- Program level
- Popular
- Athletics site
- hornetsports.com
Academics
What you'd study and how the school handles admissions.
Popular majors
- Test policy
- Neither Required nor Recommended
- Student-to-faculty
- 24 : 1
- Graduation rate
- 56% in six years
What it costs
Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.
Where it is
California State University, Sacramento in Sacramento.
- Location
- Sacramento, California
- Type
- Public
- Religious affiliation
- Not Religiously Affiliated
- Time zone
- Pacific
- Website
- csus.edu
About California State University, Sacramento Women's Golf
How the program competes and what the school is like.
David Sutherland, the Head Coach, leads the California State University, Sacramento Women's Golf staff of 3 coaches, verified October 2026. California State University, Sacramento (Sacramento State) competes in NCAA Division I Women's Golf as a member of the Big Sky Conference. Under NCAA rules, Division I coaches in most sports can start contacting recruits on June 15 after sophomore year, though some sports start later or earlier. California State University, Sacramento is a large public school in Sacramento, California with 31,943 undergraduates, a 94% acceptance rate and an average net price of $10,110 a year after aid.
How to get recruited by California State University, Sacramento Women's Golf
What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.
- Find the right coachEmail David Sutherland, the Head Coach and Cindy Mah-Lyford, the Assistant Coach. California State University, Sacramento has 3 coaches for Women's Golf, so write to the one who recruits your position or event, not only the head coach.
- Lead with your numbersPut your scoring average, tournament finishes and handicap or ranking in the subject line and first sentences. Division I coaches recruit early and compare you against national results, so verified numbers matter.
- Send your videoInclude a swing video from down the line and face on, with the link near the top so David can watch without scrolling.
- Show the academic fitMention your GPA, test scores and intended major so the coach can check your admission chances.
- Follow upCoaches rarely reply to the first email. Follow up with the California State University, Sacramento staff after a week, and again after your next tournament with updated results.
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Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.
Is California State University, Sacramento D1?
Yes. California State University, Sacramento competes in NCAA Division I Women's Golf, in the Big Sky Conference.
Is California State University, Sacramento public or private?
California State University, Sacramento is a public school in Sacramento, California.
What conference is California State University, Sacramento Women's Golf in?
The Big Sky Conference.
Does California State University, Sacramento offer athletic scholarships for Women's Golf?
California State University, Sacramento competes in NCAA Division I, where programs can offer athletic scholarships. The number and size of awards vary, so ask the coaches directly.
How many coaches does California State University, Sacramento Women's Golf have?
3 coaches, led by David Sutherland, the Head Coach.
Who is the head coach of California State University, Sacramento Women's Golf?
David Sutherland is the Head Coach.
When can California State University, Sacramento Women's Golf coaches contact recruits?
Under NCAA rules, Division I coaches in most sports can start contacting recruits on June 15 after sophomore year, though some sports start later or earlier. You can email the coaches yourself at any age. Rules change, so check your sport's current NCAA recruiting calendar.
Can you walk on to California State University, Sacramento Women's Golf?
It depends on roster space each year. The best way to find out is to email the coaches with your stats and highlights and ask about walk-on spots.
How much does California State University, Sacramento cost?
In-state tuition is $6,084 and out-of-state tuition is $18,684 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $10,110.
What is the California State University, Sacramento acceptance rate?
94% of applicants are admitted.
How do I contact the California State University, Sacramento Women's Golf coaches?
Start a free 7-day AthleticScholar trial to see each coach's email and send a personal message from your own Gmail, with follow-ups until they reply.
Admissions, cost and enrollment figures come from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS), latest year available.





