

Luther College Women's Golf
Luther College (Luther) · Decorah, Iowa · Private nonprofit university
Luther College Women's Golf coaches
Coaches at Luther College who recruit Women's Golf, head coach first.
The program
Where Luther College competes and how it ranks.
- Affiliation
- NCAA
- Division
- Division III
- Conference
- American Rivers Conference
- Program level
- Somewhat Recognized
- Athletics site
- luthernorse.com
How you compare
The middle 50% of admitted students score inside the blue band. Test policy: Considered but not Required.
Popular majors
- Test policy
- Considered but not Required
- Student-to-faculty
- 9 : 1
- Graduation rate
- 71% in six years
What it costs
Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.
Where it is
Luther College in Decorah.
- Location
- Decorah, Iowa
- Type
- Private Non-Profit
- Religious affiliation
- Evangelical Lutheran Church
- Time zone
- Central
- Website
- luther.edu
About Luther College Women's Golf
How the program competes and what the school is like.
Haakon Rustad, the Women's Head Coach, leads the Luther College Women's Golf staff of 2 coaches, verified October 2026. Luther College (Luther) competes in NCAA Division III Women's Golf as a member of the American Rivers Conference. Under NCAA rules, Division III coaches can call and message recruits at any time. Luther College is a small private school in Decorah, Iowa with 1,384 undergraduates, a 72% acceptance rate and an average net price of $24,790 a year after aid.
How to get recruited by Luther College Women's Golf
What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.
- Find the right coachEmail Haakon Rustad, the Women's Head Coach and Scott Fjelstul, the Director of Golf - Head Coach. Luther College has 2 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 III programs don't offer athletic scholarships, so add your GPA and intended major too.
- Send your videoInclude a swing video from down the line and face on, with the link near the top so Haakon can watch without scrolling.
- Show the academic fitAdmitted students at Luther College typically score 1078–1406 on the SAT and 22–29 on the ACT, and testing is considered but not required. Mention your GPA and intended major.
- Follow upCoaches rarely reply to the first email. Follow up with the Luther College staff after a week, and again after your next tournament with updated results.
Email Coach Haakon Rustad at Luther College from your Gmail. Free for 7 days.
Email Coach HaakonHow golf recruiting works on AthleticScholar →Luther College Women's Golf FAQ
Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.
Is Luther College D3?
Yes. Luther College competes in NCAA Division III Women's Golf, in the American Rivers Conference.
Is Luther College public or private?
Luther College is a private nonprofit school in Decorah, Iowa.
What conference is Luther College Women's Golf in?
The American Rivers Conference.
Does Luther College offer athletic scholarships for Women's Golf?
No. NCAA Division III schools don't offer athletic scholarships, but athletes can receive academic and need-based aid.
How many coaches does Luther College Women's Golf have?
2 coaches, led by Haakon Rustad, the Women's Head Coach.
Who is the head coach of Luther College Women's Golf?
Haakon Rustad is the Women's Head Coach.
When can Luther College Women's Golf coaches contact recruits?
Under NCAA rules, Division III coaches can call and message recruits at any time. 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 Luther College 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 Luther College cost?
In-state tuition is $51,140 and out-of-state tuition is $51,140 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $24,790.
What is the Luther College acceptance rate?
72% of applicants are admitted.
What SAT or ACT score do you need for Luther College?
Admitted students typically score 1078–1406 on the SAT and 22–29 on the ACT.
How do I contact the Luther College 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.





