The Black Bears Men’s and Women’s Golf Teams are proud members of National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Region 20 and the Western Pennsylvania Collegiate Conference (WPCC). Penn Highlands competes at the Division III level of the NJCAA.
Golf competes across two separate seasons, with matches taking place in both the fall and spring semesters. Home matches are held at Windber Country Club in Salix, PA.
Schedule (Fall 2026)
| Date | Site | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 11 | North Park Golf Gourse | 10 AM | Allison Park, PA |
| September 14 | Glengarry Golf Links | 10 AM | Latrobe, PA |
| September 18 | Lake Arthur Golf Club | 11 AM | Butler, PA |
| September 21 | North Park Golf Course | 10 AM | Allison Park, PA |
| September 24 | Lake Arthur Golf Club | 11 AM | Butler, PA |
| September 28 | Glengarry Golf Links | 10 AM | Latrobe, PA |
| October 8 | Willowbrook Country Club (WPCC Tournament) | TBA | Apollo, PA |
| October 9 | Willowbrook Country Club (WPCC Tournament) | TBA | Apollo, PA |
Roster (2026-27)
Coaching Staff
 Derek Leach, Head Coach Email Derek Leach |  | |
| Derek Leach began his tenure at Penn Highlands in 2021. He is the Lead Instructor of the Laurel Highlands Golf Academy and the PGA Director of Instruction at Windber Country Club. He holds a bachelor's degree from Pitt-Johnstown, where he competed on the golf team for three seasons. After officially turning professional in 2014, Leach has competed in numerous tournaments and has been an instructor for more than a decade. |
Awards & Honors
All-Region selections: 1
All-Conference selections: 1