NJCAA Division I Women’s Golf National Championship Heads to Quad Cities for the First Time
April 27, 2026
Quad Cities, IL/IA (April 27, 2026) - Visit Quad Cities will host the 2026 NJCAA Division I Women’s Golf Championship, bringing the prestigious collegiate championship to the region. This will be the first time that the NJCAA has hosted a Division I championship in the Quad Cities. The championship will take place May 11-14, 2026, at Oakwood Country Club in Coal Valley, a course known for hosting PGA Tour events from 1975 to 1999. The tournament will feature four rounds of competitive stroke play, crowning both team and individual national champions.
“We are excited to take our Division I Women’s Golf National Championship to the Quad Cities and work with the team at Visit Quad Cities to put on an outstanding event for our student-athletes,” said Dr. Brett Monaghan, Vice President for Championships, Membership and Sports Governance, NJCAA. “Oakwood Country Club will provide a challenging championship experience for the participants, and we look forward to watching them compete for this year’s national championship.”
Oakwood Country Club, known for its championship-caliber design, mature tree-lined fairways, pristine greens, and scenic views along the Rock River Valley, offers an ideal backdrop for the nation’s best junior college squads to showcase their talent.
“Hosting the NJCAA Division I Women’s Golf Championship is a significant milestone for the Quad Cities and a reflection of the strong partnerships we’ve built within the sports tourism industry,” said Joan Kranovich, Vice President of Business Growth & Director, Sports QC. “This event not only brings top-tier collegiate competition to our region, but also creates lasting connections between student-athletes, coaches, and our community while generating economic impact for our local businesses.”
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About Sports QC
Sports QC Powered By Visit Quad Cities is a private, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and division of Visit Quad Cities that operates as the official sports commission by attracting, hosting, creating, and facilitating sporting events, tourism, and opportunities for the region. Learn more at SportsQuadCities.com.
About Visit Quad Cities
Founded in 1990, Visit Quad Cities is the region’s official destination marketing organization (DMO). Visit Quad Cities is a private 501(c)(6) non-profit engine that drives economic opportunity through tourism, builds our authentic brand, shares and sells the Quad Cities story, and enhances Quad Citizens’ quality of life and place. Accredited through Destinations International's Destination Marketing Accreditation Program (DMAP), Visit Quad Cities is recognized globally for operating at the highest level of industry standard.