The NCAA golf transfer portal has officially closed, and we’re now seeing the movement of players across programs. Let’s track the notable transfers happening in college golf.
Player movement between programs can dramatically reshape team dynamics heading into next season. The decisions these athletes make now will impact conference championships and national title races when competition resumes.
Here’s a breakdown of the transfers to and from Power-4 programs, with each player’s final Scoreboard ranking from the 2024-25 season included to give context about their competitive standing.
Men
The men’s transfer landscape has been particularly active this year, with several top-100 players changing programs. These moves will significantly alter the competitive balance, especially in conferences that are gaining or losing multiple ranked players.
What makes this transfer cycle different is the number of established players with proven tournament experience making moves. Teams adding these players aren’t just getting potential – they’re getting proven performers who can immediately impact lineups.
Women
On the women’s side, we’re seeing similar movement among ranked players. The transfer decisions here could be even more consequential, as the competitive gap between top women’s programs tends to be narrower.
The way I see it, these transfers will create immediate ripple effects when fall tournaments begin. Coaches who’ve successfully navigated the portal will have a significant advantage heading into the new season.
