BRIDGESTONE APGA
COLLEGIATE RANKING

APGA Collegiate Ranking

The APGA Collegiate Ranking is a collaborative effort led by 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 via the Average Strokes Gained formula.

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PRO-BOUND FIVE

To assist in the transition into professional golf, the top five players in the final Bridgestone APGA Collegiate Ranking will advance to the Pro-Bound Five and receive the following performance benefits upon turning professional:

  • Scholarship membership onto the APGA Tour for the duration of the 2026 season (including the Fall Series)

  • Scholarship membership onto the APGA Tour for the entire 2027 regular season. 

  • Player Development stipend to assist with tournament travel, equipment upgrades, instruction & training

  • Scholarship access into the pre-qualifying round of the 2026 PGA TOUR Q-School presented by Korn Ferry

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