University of Tennessee, Knoxville Golf Financial Data

NCAA Membership Financial Reporting System (MFRS) · SEC · Data available: FY2017–FY2025

In fiscal year 2025, University of Tennessee, Knoxville's Golf program reported $643K in revenue and $4.0M in expenses, for a net deficit of $3.3M. The largest revenue source was Direct Institutional Support at $287K. Among the 76 FBS programs reporting Golf data, University of Tennessee, Knoxville ranks 3rd overall in total expenses (2nd of 42 Power Four programs) — above the FBS average of $2.0M. University of Tennessee, Knoxville competes in the SEC; financial data is available from FY2017 through FY2025.

FY2025 Overview

Total Revenue
$642,869
Total Expenses
$3,964,306
Net
-$3,321,437

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FY2025 Revenue Sources

CategoryAmount
Direct Institutional Support$286,816
Athletics Restricted Endowment and Investments Income$145,129
Contributions$84,168
Sports Camp Revenues$59,408
NCAA Distributions$39,046
Student Fees$28,302

FY2025 Expense Breakdown

CategoryAmount
Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$1,144,803
Athletic Student Aid$867,632
Team Travel$430,855
Direct Overhead and Administrative Expenses$357,064
Support Staff/Administrative Compensation, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities$354,911
Other Operating Expenses$298,128
Student-Athlete Meals (non-travel)$178,860
Recruiting$93,381
Game Expenses$82,642
Medical Expenses and Insurance$77,595
Sports Equipment, Uniforms and Supplies$75,370
Memberships and Dues$3,065
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$642,869$3,964,306-$3.3M
FY2024$667,615$3,785,549-$3.1M
FY2023$310,120$2,924,148-$2.6M
FY2022$226,935$2,865,611-$2.6M
FY2021$388,225$2,174,370-$1.8M
FY2020$289,135$2,200,667-$1.9M

University of Tennessee, Knoxville Golf — Financial Context

Tennessee's golf program ranks 3rd among all 76 FBS schools in expenses, with $4.0M in FY2025 spending that is double the FBS average of $2.0M and has grown 82% since FY2020. Coaching salaries, benefits, and bonuses represent the program's largest expense at $1.1M, driving a $3.3M net deficit against just $643K in total revenue. Direct Institutional Support accounts for $287K of that revenue, underscoring how heavily the program depends on the broader athletic department to sustain its operations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does University of Tennessee, Knoxville spend on Golf?
University of Tennessee, Knoxville Golf reported $3,964,306 in total expenses in FY2025. The largest expense was Coaching Salaries, Benefits and Bonuses paid by the University and Related Entities at $1,144,803.
How does University of Tennessee, Knoxville Golf spending compare to other FBS programs?
Among the 76 FBS programs reporting Golf data, University of Tennessee, Knoxville ranks 3rd overall in total expenses (2nd of 42 Power Four programs) — above the FBS average of $2.0M.
How is University of Tennessee, Knoxville Golf funded?
Like most Power Four Golf programs, University of Tennessee, Knoxville funds Golf primarily through shared athletic department revenues, which flow from football and basketball at most FBS institutions.