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Bucking Trend of Cutting Athletics During COVID-19, Tiny Averett University Adds Women's Golf

By Drew Wilson/Director of Athletics Communications

DANVILLE, Va. — Averett University announced the addition of a varsity women's golf program, which will begin play during the 2021-22 academic year.

"We are excited to add a women's golf program, which will help us provide additional opportunities for female student-athletes," said Meg Stevens, Averett Vice President, Director of Athletics and Campus Operations. "The addition of a women's golf program here at Averett will benefit our University by reaching into a new demographic and increasing the opportunities for women to compete in college athletics, as well as positively impact our established men's golf program.