University of Louisville Golf Financial Data

NCAA Membership Financial Reporting System (MFRS) · ACC · Data available: FY2019–FY2025

In fiscal year 2025, University of Louisville's Golf program reported $470K in revenue and $1.7M in expenses, for a net deficit of $1.2M. The largest revenue source was Contributions at $333K. Among the 76 FBS programs reporting Golf data, University of Louisville ranks 44th overall in total expenses (39th of 42 Power Four programs) — below the FBS average of $2.0M. University of Louisville competes in the ACC; financial data is available from FY2019 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue
$469,618
Total Expenses
$1,653,082
Net
-$1,183,464

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FY2025 Revenue Sources

CategoryAmount
Contributions$332,670
Other Operating Revenue$88,130
NCAA Distributions$20,692
Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income$14,626
Ticket Sales$11,100
Royalties, Licensing, Advertisement and Sponsorships$2,400

FY2025 Expense Breakdown

CategoryAmount
Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$560,770
Athletic Student Aid$494,327
Team Travel$218,237
Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies$124,007
Game Expenses$43,189
Enhanced Educational Benefits (Alston or other)$41,410
Recruiting$31,340
Memberships and Dues$30,268
NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses - Coaching Compensation/Bonuses$25,000
Other Operating Expenses$23,150
NCAA Post-Season Non-Football Expenses$21,276
Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel)$17,596
Fund Raising, Marketing and Promotion$13,310
Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses$8,430
Medical Expenses and Insurance$772
Data sourced from NCAA MFRS filings obtained via public records (FOIA) requests and official athletic department disclosures. Figures are as reported to the NCAA and may include institutional support, conference distributions, and other non-self-generated revenue. See the methodology page for full sourcing details.

Year-over-Year Trend

Fiscal YearRevenueExpensesNet
FY2025$469,618$1,653,082-$1.2M
FY2024$288,060$1,715,634-$1.4M
FY2023$318,324$1,736,151-$1.4M
FY2022$297,210$1,517,212-$1.2M
FY2021$416,354$1,410,014-$994K
FY2020$233,370$2,082,916-$1.8M

University of Louisville Golf — Financial Context

Louisville's golf program operates at a $1.2 million deficit, generating $470K in revenue — led by $333K in contributions — against $1.7 million in expenses, with coaching salaries representing the largest cost at $561K. Spending has remained remarkably consistent over the past three fiscal years, holding steady at $1.7 million annually after a post-pandemic recalibration from $2.1 million in FY2020. At 38th among 41 Power Four programs in expenses, Louisville invests below the FBS average of $2.0 million in golf, situating the Cardinals in the lower tier of their peer group.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does University of Louisville spend on Golf?
University of Louisville Golf reported $1,653,082 in total expenses in FY2025. The largest expense was Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities at $560,770.
How does University of Louisville Golf spending compare to other FBS programs?
Among the 76 FBS programs reporting Golf data, University of Louisville ranks 44th overall in total expenses (39th of 42 Power Four programs) — below the FBS average of $2.0M.
How is University of Louisville Golf funded?
Like most Power Four Golf programs, University of Louisville funds Golf primarily through shared athletic department revenues, which flow from football and basketball at most FBS institutions.