The Palm Beaches was recently home to the NCAA Division I Women’s Golf Regional Championship, welcoming the nation’s best collegiate golfers to the world-renowned Champion Course at PGA National Resort in Palm Beach Gardens. The event, held from May 7-10, brought teams and individuals from around the nation to compete for the right to play in the National Championships. This regional tournament showcased the high level of talent in collegiate golf while also providing a significant economic impact for Palm Beach Gardens and Palm Beach County as a whole.
The Palm Beach County Sports Commission, in collaboration with the NCAA and Florida Atlantic University, organized this regional championship, featuring 12 teams and six individual players. Michigan State, Duke, Texas, Northwestern, LSU, and Sarah Byrne (Miami – FL) earned a chance to play in the national championships at Grayhawk Golf Club in Scottsdale, Arizona.
The NCAA Division I Women’s Golf Regional Championship provided Palm Beach County with a significant economic boost, solidifying its status as a premier destination for collegiate championship events. Students, alumni, and golf fans flocked to The Palm Beaches, injecting visitor spending into the local economy and filling hotel rooms in the county.
The Palm Beach County Sports Commission has a strong track record of hosting NCAA Golf Championship events. This includes hosting the 2019 NCAA Division II Women’s Golf National Championship, securing the rights to host the canceled 2020 Division III Men’s and Women’s Golf Championships, and successfully organizing the 2021 NCAA Division II Men’s Golf National Championship. In 2022, Palm Beach County welcomed the NCAA Division I Men’s Golf Regional Championship.
Palm Beach County’s commitment to golf championships will continue into future years. Forthcoming events scheduled in the region include the 2025 NCAA Division II Men’s Golf National Championship and the 2026 NCAA Division II Women’s Golf National Championship. These high-profile tournaments will attract more tourism to the region, further cementing Palm Beach County’s reputation as Florida’s Golf Capital.
