The 2025 NCAA Women’s Golf Championship is set to take place from May 16-21 at the Omni La Costa Resort & Spa in Carlsbad, California. This prestigious event follows the conclusion of the regional play, which will end on May 7. Teams and individuals alike have been eagerly awaiting the selections announced on April 23.
This year, a total of 72 teams and 36 individual golfers have been chosen to compete across six regional sites. Each regional site will host 12 teams along with six individuals who are not part of those teams. The competition is fierce, as the top five teams from each regional site, along with the leading individual not qualifying with a team, will advance to the championship round.
2025 Championship Schedule
All times in Eastern Time:
- Regionals: May 5 – May 7
- Championship: May 16 – May 21
- Selection Show: April 23
History of the NCAA Women’s Golf Championship
The previous winner, Stanford University, took home the national title in 2024, edging out UCLA with a close score of 3-2. Additionally, Adela Cernousek from Texas A&M made history by winning the individual championship, becoming the first golfer from her school to achieve this honor. Here is a summary of past championships:
| Year | Champion | Coach | Score | Runner-Up | Score | Host Site | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Stanford | Anne Walker | 3-2 | UCLA | – | Carlsbad, Calif. | |
| 2023 | Wake Forest | Kim Lewellen | 3-1 | Southern California | – | Scottsdale, AZ | |
| 2022 | Stanford | Anne Walker | 3-2 | Oregon | – | Scottsdale, AZ | |
| 2021 | Ole Miss | Kory Henkes | 4-1 | Oklahoma State | – | Scottsdale, AZ | |
| 2020 | Canceled due to Covid-19 | – | – | ||||
| 2019 | Duke | Dan Brooks | 3-2 | Wake Forest | – | Fayetteville, Ark. | |
For more detailed information on the championship history and future events, interested readers can stay updated through official NCAA announcements.
