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2026 NCAA women's college golf conference championship dates, results
TL;DR
The NCAA women's college golf conference championships are currently taking place, leading to the NCAA Championship in May at Omni La Costa Resort in California. Winning teams secure automatic spots in NCAA Regionals, crucial for postseason selection.
Key points
- NCAA women's college golf conference championships are underway
- Championships lead to NCAA Championship in May
- Winning teams earn automatic spots in NCAA Regionals
- Thirty teams will compete at La Costa Resort
- 29 automatic qualifying spots are available
Conference championship season is underway in women’s college golf, with all roads leading to the NCAA Championship at Omni La Costa Resort and Spa in Carlsbad, California, in May.
Teams that win their conference titles score an automatic qualifying spot in NCAA Regionals, which is a big deal for any team that might find itself on the bubble for an at-large postseason selection. A postseason bid is one step closer to a spot in the NCAA Championship. There are 29 automatic qualifying spots up for grabs.
Thirty women's teams will make it to La Costa, matching the men for the fourth year in a row.
Conference championships are listed below along with the date and venue, and we’ll continue to update the list with winners and storylines as tournaments wrap up.
Southland Conference
Date: April 13-15
Host: Kissing Tree Golf Club; San Marcos, Texas
Team winner: UT-Rio Grande Valley (+4)
Medalist: Sara Pihlajamaki, Houston Christian (-5)
SWAC
Date: April 13-15
Host: Oxmoor Valley; Birmingham, Alabama
Team winner: Prairie View A&M (+76)
Medalist: Carmen Fletcher, Alabama A&M; Kacey Menyoli, Prairie View A&M (+16)
ACC
Date: April 16-19
Host: Porters Neck Country Club; Wilmington, North Carolina
Team winner:
Medalist: Paula Martin Sampedro, Stanford (-14)
Atlantic Sun
Date: April 17-19
Host: Dothan Country Club
Team winner:
Medalist:
Patriot League
Date: April 17-19
Host: U.S. Naval Academy Golf Club; Annapolis, Maryland
Team winner:
Medalist:
Coastal Athletic Association
Date: April 17-19
Host: The Clubs at St. James; Southport, North Carolina
Team winner:
Medalist:
Northeast
Date: April 17-19
Host: Turf Valley Resort; Ellicott City, Maryland
Team winner:
Medalist:
SEC
Date: April 17-21
Host: Pelican Golf Club; Belleair, Florida
Team winner:
Medalist:
Ohio Valley
Date: April 19-21
Host: Dalton Golf and Country Club; Dothan, Georgia
Team winner:
Medalist:
Big West
Date: April 19-21
Host: Ka'anapali Golf Resort; Lahaina, Hawaii
Team winner:
Medalist:
Missouri Valley
Date: April 19-21
Host: TPC at Deere Run; Silvis, Illinois
Team winner:
Medalist:
Big South
Date: April 19-22
Host: Ocean Creek GC at Fripp Island; Saint Helena Island, South Carolina
Team winner:
Medalist:
Southern Conference
Date: April 20-22
Host: Columbia CC; Blythewood, South Carolina
Team winner:
Medalist:
American
Date: April 20-22
Host: Southern Hills Plantation; Brooksville, Florida
Team winner:
Medalist:
Conference USA
Date: April 20-22
Host: Stonebriar; Frisco, Texas
Team winner:
Medalist:
WAC
Date: April 20-22
Host: Stonebridge Ranch; McKinney, Texas
Team winner:
Medalist:
Big Sky
Date: April 20-22
Host: Wigwam Resort; Litchfield Park, Arizona
Team winner:
Medalist:
Atlantic 10
Date: April 20-22
Host: Evermore Resort; Orlando, Florida
Team winner:
Medalist:
Sun Belt
Date: April 20-23
Host: Lakewood Golf Club; Point Clear, Alabama
Team winner:
Medalist:
MAAC
Date: April 21-23
Host: Walt Disney World Resort (Magnolia); Lake Buena Vista, Florida
Team winner:
Medalist:
Mountain West
Date: April 21-23
Host: Mission Hills; Rancho Mirage, California
Team winner:
Medalist:
Big 12
Date: April 23-25
Host: Dallas Athletic Club; Dallas, Texas
Team winner:
Medalist:
Big Ten
Date: April 24-26
Host: Oakmont Country Club; Glendale, California
Team winner:
Medalist:
Ivy League
Date: April 24-26
Host: Baltusrol; Springfield, New Jersey
Team winner:
Medalist:
Big East
Date: April 25-27
Host: Callawassie Island Club; Okatie, South Carolina
Team winner:
Medalist:
West Coast
Date: April 25-27
Host: Green Valley Country Club; Fairfield, California
Team winner:
Medalist:
Horizon League
Date: April 25-27
Host: Mission Inn Resort (El Campeon); Howey-in-the-Hills, Florida
Team winner:
Medalist:
Summit League
Date: April 26-28
Host: Longbow Golf Club; Mesa, Arizona
Team winner:
Medalist:
MAC
Date: April 26-28
Host: Firestone; Akron, Ohio
Team winner:
Medalist:
This article originally appeared on Golfweek: 2026 NCAA D-I women's golf conference championship results, dates
Q&A
What are the dates for the 2026 NCAA women's college golf conference championships?
The specific dates for the 2026 NCAA women's college golf conference championships are not provided in the article.
Where will the 2026 NCAA women's golf championship be held?
The 2026 NCAA women's golf championship will be held at Omni La Costa Resort and Spa in Carlsbad, California.
How many teams qualify for the NCAA women's golf championship?
Thirty women's teams will qualify for the NCAA women's golf championship, matching the men's teams for the fourth consecutive year.
What is the significance of winning a conference title in women's college golf?
Winning a conference title secures an automatic qualifying spot in NCAA Regionals, which is critical for teams aiming for a postseason bid.
