Top Men's College Golf Programs in the Pacific Northwest (Ranked 7 → 1)

Northwest Links
Jan 22
2 min read

The Pacific Northwest continues to quietly produce some of the strongest college golf programs on the West Coast. From national contenders to rising regional programs, these schools play an important role in shaping the PNW golf scene.

Here's our ranking of the top 8 programs in the Pacific Northwest.

7. Boise State University

Boise State has steadily built momentum as a Division I program. The Broncos regularly compete in regional and national collegiate invitationals and have continued to elevate their team performance.

Notable accolades:

Mountain West Conference competition
Multiple top-10 finishes in collegiate invitationals
Consistent individual conference-level honors

6. Seattle University

Seattle University has quietly become one of the Pacific Northwest’s most respected mid-major programs. In addition to competing at the Division I level, Seattle U has played a meaningful role in growing collegiate golf in the region through event hosting and steady competitive results.

Notable accolades:

Western Athletic Conference (WAC) competition
Host of the annual Seattle U Redhawk Invitational
Multiple NCAA Regional team appearances
Regular All-Conference individual selections

5. University of Idaho

The University of Idaho has maintained a competitive Division I golf program known for consistency and strong individual performances. The Vandals regularly contend in regional tournaments and have posted notable finishes in high-quality collegiate fields.

Notable accolades:

Conference championships and runner-up finishes
Strong team performances at major collegiate invitationals
NCAA Regional team appearances
Multiple individual tournament wins and honors

4. Washington State University

Washington State is a long-standing fixture in Pacific Northwest college golf. The Cougars benefit from access to Palouse Ridge Golf Club, one of the region’s premier championship venues, and regularly compete against strong power-conference competition.

Notable accolades:

Power-conference (Pac-12 / Power-Five) competition
Multiple NCAA Regional team appearances
Numerous All-Conference individual selections
Home course Palouse Ridge GC, host of NCAA and Pac-12 championships

3. Oregon State University

Oregon State has established itself as one of the Pacific Northwest’s most consistently competitive programs. The Beavers have multiple national championship appearances and have produced some of the region’s strongest postseason team results.

Notable accolades:

NCAA Championship team appearances (1994, 2011)
Tied for 12th at the 2011 NCAA Championships
Regular participation in elite collegiate tournaments
History of producing professional-level players

2. University of Washington

Washington is one of the most decorated collegiate golf programs in the Pacific Northwest, with decades of conference and national success. The Huskies have consistently competed at the highest level of college golf and produced elite individual talent.

Notable accolades:

Seven Pac-12 Conference championships (1961, 1963, 1988, 2005, 2009, 2010, 2022)
2005 NCAA individual national champion (James Lepp)
Numerous NCAA Championship and Regional appearances
Multiple All-Americans and PGA Tour alumni

1. University of Oregon

While it's close between Washington and Oregon, we're putting Oregon as our pick for the Pacific Northwest’s premier collegiate golf program, combining team championships, individual national titles, and consistent postseason success. The Ducks have firmly established themselves as a national power.

Notable accolades: