Bridgestone APGA Collegiate Ranking

The Bridgestone APGA Collegiate Ranking, a collaborative effort led by Bridgestone Americas, the Advocates Professional Golf Association (APGA), PGA TOUR Pathway to Progression & Clippd, is designed to boost the visibility and development of highly talented collegiate golfers from underrepresented communities. This initiative is a significant stride towards creating a developmental pathway for historically underrepresented golfers. 

Powered by Clippd, these rankings rank eligible self-identified black golfers in the following divisions: NCAA Division-I, NCAA Division-II, NCAA Division-III, NAIA, NJCAA I, or NJCAA II.

The 2024 – 2025 ranking will run through each players team’s NCAA Conference Championships. 

The Top 5 players in the final ranking will receive the following performance benefits once they turn professional:

• Scholarship access to APGA TOUR events for the duration of the 2025 season (including the fall series)

• APGA Membership through August 2026

• Scholarship access into the pre-qualifying round of the 2025 PGA TOUR Qualifying School presented by Korn Ferry

• 1-year Clippd Membership (https://www.clippd.com) 

• Monetary support (up to a specific amount outlined by PGA TOUR Pathways to Progression) in the following areas related to the development of your professional career:

• Travel to eligible APGA Tour Events

• Home Course Membership 

• Instruction 

• Equipment/Fitting

• Additional variable support from the PGA TOUR Pathway to Progression player development program and Bridgestone Americas.

The #1 player in the final Bridgestone APGA Collegiate Ranking will earn a sponsor exemption into the 2025 UNC Health Championship presented by STITCH on the Korn Ferry Tour.

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