BRIDGESTONE APGA
COLLEGIATE RANKING
Bridgestone APGA Collegiate Ranking
The Bridgestone APGA Collegiate Ranking is 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 via the Average Strokes Gained formula.
The number one ranked player as of December 1, 2025, will receive an exemption into the APGA Tour Farmer’s Invitational
Ranking begins October 15th, and the deadline to register is December 1, 2025.
The 2025-2026 ranking will run through each players team’s NCAA Conference Championship.
To register, and for more information, including rules & regulations please CLICK HERE
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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