The APGA Collegiate Ranking is intended to expand access and opportunities for individuals from communities that have been historically underrepresented in golf who will exhaust their collegiate eligibility and transition into professional golf following the completion of the 2026-27 collegiate season. Applicants must self-identify as belonging to one or more of these communities. Examples include, but are not limited to, African American, Alaska Native, American Indian, Asian, Hispanic, Latinx, Middle Eastern, Native Hawaiian, North African, Other Pacific Islander, and other groups that have historically experienced limited representation within the sport. Final eligibility determinations will be made by the program administrators in alignment with the program's mission and objectives.