Youngstown State Women's Golf Practice Facilities
Watson and Tressel Training Site
The Youngstown State men’s and women’s golf programs utilize multiple areas within Youngstown State's indoor practice facility, the Watson and Tressel Training Site (WATTS), during the winter months while in preparation for spring competition. The WATTS is an on-campus facility that offers Youngstown State student-athletes one of the best indoor complexes in the Horizon League and the region.
The WATTS provides golfers the chance to hit live shots from the main turf area into netting surrounding the field. Dressing rooms for the men's and women's golf teams are located on the mezzanine next to a state-of-the-art putting surface. The mezzanine of the WATTS now also features two golf simulators, which became available to YSU golfers in late 2024.
“Our indoor facility has been incredible and now that we've added two simulators, it's even better,” said YSU head women’s golf coach Nate Miklos. “One of the unique features of our facility is that we can hit and see ball flight for 40 yards when we are on the field. Seeing the ball fly is something that has made a huge difference in helping our players prepare in the spring.”
The WATTS can be set up like a driving range for players to take swings into nets that descend from the ceiling.
The state-of-the-art putting green on the mezzanine level of the WATTS.
Two golf simulators were installed in 2024.
The women's golf lounge is located on the mezzanine level adjacent to the putting green.
The players' lounge was designed to have a luxurious clubhouse feel.
The WATTS has a 100-yard turf field and a 300-meter track.
Practice Golf Facilities
The Penguins are fortunate to have several quality practice facilities to use throughout the season. The main home facilities are Mill Creek Golf Course, where the Roseann Schwartz Invitational is hosted every fall, and Youngstown Country Club. YSU also practices at Avalon Lakes CC, Pine Lakes Golf Course, Trumbull Country Club and Parto's Golf Learning Center throughout the year. All facilities are within a 20-minute drive from campus and offer a variety of layouts to challenge and prepare the team throughout the season.
