In fiscal year 2025, The Ohio State University (OSU)'s Golf program reported $359K in revenue and $2.0M in expenses, for a net deficit of $1.7M. The largest revenue source was Contributions at $89K. Among the 76 FBS programs reporting Golf data, The Ohio State University ranks 32nd overall in total expenses (31st of 42 Power Four programs) — above the FBS average of $2.0M. The Ohio State University competes in the Big Ten; financial data is available from FY2010 through FY2025.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Contributions | $88,875 |
| Royalties, Licensing, Advertisement and Sponsorships | $80,080 |
| NCAA Distributions | $67,278 |
| Other Operating Revenue | $58,955 |
| Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income | $32,340 |
| Sports Camp Revenues | $31,380 |
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $634,208 |
| Athletic Student Aid | $559,385 |
| Team Travel | $236,811 |
| Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies | $123,494 |
| Enhanced Educational Benefits (Alston or other) | $91,494 |
| Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities | $78,269 |
| Game Expenses | $75,706 |
| Other Operating Expenses | $54,276 |
| Recruiting | $51,227 |
| NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses | $34,056 |
| Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel) | $30,539 |
| Sports Camp Expenses | $21,007 |
| NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses | $10,164 |
| Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses | $10,076 |
| Memberships and Dues | $8,072 |
| Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion | $64 |
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $358,908 | $2,018,848 | -$1.7M |
| FY2024 | $209,860 | $2,049,693 | -$1.8M |
| FY2023 | $302,363 | $1,933,010 | -$1.6M |
| FY2022 | $221,541 | $1,992,066 | -$1.8M |
| FY2021 | $177,601 | $1,562,147 | -$1.4M |
| FY2020 | $662,178 | $2,695,530 | -$2.0M |
The golf program generated $359K in total revenue in FY2025, with contributions leading the way at $89K, while expenses reached $2.0M — resulting in a $1.7M deficit. Coaching salaries, benefits, and bonuses were the program's single largest cost at $634K, representing nearly a third of total expenses. Spending has remained remarkably consistent over recent years, hovering near $2.0M in four of the last five full fiscal years, placing the program 32nd among 76 FBS schools in golf expenditures and right at the FBS average.
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