The University of California, Berkeley has announced a $23 million gift to fully endow the university’s men’s and women’s golf teams and provide a world class training facility.

The gift from an anonymous donor described by the university as an “established campus friend” is the largest endowment in Cal Athletics history and will provide student-athletes with a training facility at the Stonebrae Country Club. The facility will not require university resources for construction or upkeep and will be managed through a separate nonprofit entity. In addition, the gift will provide support for coaching, scholarships, equipment, and travel. To date, the university’s golf teams have won three National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) championships—one team (men’s) championship and two individual titles (one women’s, one men’s).

“We are deeply grateful to the donor for this extraordinary investment—which matches the funds raised by the committees of friends and alumni who have come together to sustain Cal Golf,” said UC Berkeley director of athletics Jim Knowlton. “Our community’s enthusiasm for the game and for our competitive potential in this area made the difference. As we enter the [Atlantic Coast Conference], this is exactly the kind of comprehensive support that will keep our student-athletes achieving their highest goals.”

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