Oklahoma City University, an NAIA school, is dropping its men's and women's golf programs, the school announced Friday.

The two teams have a combined 19 national championships, with the men having 11 titles while the women eight. The men's team is fifth in the NCAA golf rankings after the fall season while the women sit 24th.

“The decision to discontinue golf was not made easily, as the tradition and success of our golf teams is deeply valued and respected, as are the individuals who make up this year’s teams,” OCU president Kenneth Evans said in a release. “However, we are in a turbulent time in higher education, with universities and colleges around the nation making difficult budgetary decisions. Unfortunately, the cost structure of golf practice and competition presents unique challe

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