FAMU Rattlers Aim to Defend SWAC Golf Title

The Rattlers men's golf team looks to repeat as Southwestern Athletic Conference champions.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 4:24pm

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The Florida A&M University men's golf team will begin defense of its Southwestern Athletic Conference championship on Monday at the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail's Oxmoor Valley Ridge Course in Birmingham, Alabama. The Rattlers will try to become the first program to claim back-to-back SWAC titles.

Why it matters

FAMU's men's golf team has emerged as a powerhouse in the SWAC in recent years, winning the conference title last season. Repeating as champions would cement the Rattlers' status as the team to beat in the league and continue the university's strong athletic tradition.

The details

The Rattlers will compete in the 54-hole SWAC Championship tournament over three days at the Oxmoor Valley Ridge Course, which is part of the prestigious Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail in Birmingham. FAMU will look to defend the title it won last year, becoming the first program to repeat as SWAC men's golf champions.

  • The SWAC Championship tournament begins on Monday, April 14, 2026.
  • The tournament runs for three days, concluding on Wednesday, April 16, 2026.

The players

Florida A&M University Rattlers

The men's golf team from Florida A&M University, which won the Southwestern Athletic Conference championship in 2025.

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What’s next

The Rattlers will look to continue their strong play throughout the three-day SWAC Championship tournament in order to defend their conference title.

The takeaway

FAMU's men's golf team has emerged as a dominant force in the Southwestern Athletic Conference, and their quest to repeat as champions will be a key storyline to follow in the 2026 season.