KATY, Texas | Jackson State women's golf returns to action this week at the 2026 National Women's Collegiate Golf Championshipat the Golf Club at Cinco Ranch hosted by Women in Golf Foundation
The tournament tees off on Sunday morning.
The tournament features eight teams including Delaware State, Alabama State, Texas Southern, Howard, Southern, Prairie View A&M, Chicago State, and Jackson State.
The Women in Golf Foundation's National Women's Collegiate Golf Championship is a space where players are exposed to experiences, mentors and career opportunities that will expand their horizons. This premier 54-hole stroke play event, hosted at elite Arcis Golf facilities, brings together top Division I and II collegiate programs for a multi-day competition celebrating excellence, legacy, and opportunity in women's golf. Division I champions are awarded the Renee Powell Cup, honoring the trailblazing LPGA professional, while Division II champions receive the LaJean Gould Cup, named for the visionary founder of the Women in Golf Foundation. Certified rules officials from the LPGA, PGA, and state golf associations oversee the championship to ensure the highest standards of competitive play.
The Division I medalist receives an exemption to compete on the Epson Tour. The Division II medalist earns a spot in The Chevron Championship Pro-Am. All qualifying scores from the championship count toward the Playing Ability Test (PAT) requirements for PGA and LPGA membership.
The Golf Club at Cinco Ranch features a par-71, 6,992-yard championship layout designed by Carlton Gipson to blend seamlessly into the natural contours of the 8,100-acre Cinco Ranch community. Subtle elevation changes — a rarity in the Houston area — give the course character and movement. More than 50 strategically placed bunkers and thoughtfully integrated water features demand precision and disciplined course management. Multiple tee boxes on every hole allow players to choose their challenge, creating a layout that rewards skilled shot-making while remaining accessible and enjoyable for golfers of all abilities.
Cinco Ranch pairs strategic architecture with exceptional course conditions and a welcoming club atmosphere. Rolling fairways framed by mature Texas trees create a picturesque backdrop, while greens that reward well-executed approaches keep every round engaging from the first tee to the final putt. Recognized as one of the premier daily-fee golf experiences in the Katy area, the course delivers a balanced test — competitive enough for accomplished players, yet approachable for weekend groups, leagues, and families discovering the game together.
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