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Business Wire
17-06-2025
- Sport
- Business Wire
Tickets Now on Sale for the 5th Annual Jackson T. Stephens Cup at Shoreacres
LITTLE ROCK, Ark.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Jackson T. Stephens Cup ('The Stephens Cup'), the premier collegiate golf tournament, today announced that tickets are officially on sale and the opening of volunteer registration for the fifth annual event, to be held September 15–17, 2025, at Shoreacres in Lake Bluff, Illinois. Named in honor of the late Jackson T. Stephens—former Chairman of Augusta National Golf Club and a lifelong champion of the sport—the tournament carries forward his enduring legacy of sportsmanship, excellence, and the belief in nurturing the next generation of golf's elite. The Stephens Cup serves as a national stage for the NCAA's top golf programs and stars to compete at one of the country's most prestigious and storied venues. An Elite Field at a Historic Venue The 2025 Stephens Cup will feature top-tier NCAA Division I programs, including rising talent from U.S. Service Academies and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) competing as individuals. This year's women's field is headlined by the 2025 NCAA Champion University of Northwestern, runner-up Stanford University, and third-place University of Oregon. Men's Field: University of Arizona, Louisiana State University, University of North Carolina, Northwestern University, Southern Methodist University and the University of Texas Women's Field: Northwestern University, University of Oregon, University of South Carolina, Stanford University, University of Texas and Wake Forest University Fans can now purchase daily grounds passes (Monday – Wednesday), week-long passes, and VIP hospitality packages. All tickets include access to general parking and are available online at Admission is free for fans under 17 when accompanied by a ticketed adult. To inquire about ticketing, including group or corporate packages, please contact: jtsc@ Volunteer registration is now available for the 2025 Jackson T. Stephens Cup. Community members are invited to participate as volunteers and play a vital role in bringing this nationally televised event to life. Volunteers will enjoy exclusive behind-the-scenes access, special event perks, and the opportunity to be part of one of the most celebrated tournaments in college golf. Register today at or email jtsc@ with the subject line '2025 Volunteer Opportunities' to learn more. 2025 Tournament Schedule Sunday, Sep. 14, 2025: Official Practice Round (AM) & Collegiate-Am Event (PM) Monday, Sep. 15, 2025: Stroke Play (36 holes) Tuesday, Sep. 16, 2025: Stroke Play (18 holes) Wednesday, Sep. 17, 2025: Match Play Final Round by seed (1 vs. 2, 3 vs. 4, etc.) The tournament will be broadcast live on GOLF Channel, offering national visibility and showcasing the next generation of golf's elite in a format built to honor the values and vision of Jackson T. Stephens. For more information, visit: About The Jackson T. Stephens Cup: The Jackson T. Stephens Cup is an annual collegiate golf tournament honoring the legacy of the late Jackson T. Stephens, former Chairman of Augusta National Golf Club and a lifelong advocate for the game. This premier three-day event features a combination of stroke play and match play, showcasing NCAA Division I National Championship-contending men's and women's teams, along with standout individuals from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and U.S. Military Service Academies. This year marks a meaningful milestone as Miles and John Stephens, grandsons of the tournament's namesake, step into leadership roles as co-chairs—carrying forward their grandfather's legacy of sportsmanship, excellence, and the belief in nurturing the next generation of golf's elite. The Alotian Club in Roland, Arkansas, serves as the tournament's home course and will host the event every four to five years, in rotation with other top-tier venues across the country. For more information, visit and follow the tournament on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.
USA Today
03-03-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Meet the 20 golfers on the Annika Award first spring watch list for 2024-25
Meet the 20 golfers on the Annika Award first spring watch list for 2024-25 The race for the women's college golf player of the year award is heating up. The Annika Award presented by Stifel honors the player of the year in women's college golf, as selected by college golfers, coaches and members of the college golf media. Players on the Annika Award Watch List were selected by a panel of Golfweek and Golf Channel reporters. They are listed alphabetically. Here's a look at the 20 golfers on the first spring watch list for the 2025 Annika Award. Carolina Chacarra, Wake Forest Class: Junior Wins: 1 (Jackson T. Stephens Cup) Top-10 finishes: 4 Stroke play events: 6 Ranking: No. 5 Hannah Darling, South Carolina Class: Senior Wins: 1 (Annika Intercollegiate) Top-10 finishes: 3 Stroke play events: 7 Ranking: No. 10 Megha Ganne, Stanford Class: Sophomore Wins: 1 (Nanea Invitational) Top-10 finishes: 3 Stroke play events: 3 Ranking: No. 6 Kary Hollenbaugh, Ohio State Class: Junior Wins: 2 (Therese Hession, Spartan Suncoast) Top-10 finishes: 3 Stroke play events: 5 Ranking: No. 20 Jasmine Koo, USC Class: Freshman Wins: 3 (Windy City, Stanford Intercollegiate, East Lake Cup) Top-10 finishes: 5 Stroke play events: 6 Ranking: No. 2 Paula Martin Sampedro, Stanford Class: Sophomore Wins: 1 (The Molly) Top-10 finishes: 2 Stroke play events: 4 Ranking: No. 13 Maria Jose Marin, Arkansas Class: Sophomore Wins: 2 (Blessings, Puerto Rico) Top-10 finishes: 5 Stroke play events: 6 Ranking: No. 1 Gabi Nicastro, Samford Class: Sophomore Wins: 3 (Hoover Invite, Terrier Intercollegiate, Mercer Invitational) Top-10 finishes: 5 Stroke play events: 5 Ranking: No. 54 Farah O'Keefe, Texas Class: Sophomore Wins: 0 Top-10 finishes: 5 Stroke play events: 6 Ranking: No. 12 Meja Ortengren, Stanford Class: Freshman Wins: 1 (San Diego State Classic) Top-10 finishes: 4 Stroke play events: 4 Ranking: No. 4 Catherine Park, USC Class: Junior Wins: 1 (Leadership and Golf) Top-10 finishes: 5 Stroke play events: 6 Ranking: No. 9 Catherine Rao, Princeton Class: Junior Wins: 2 (Columbia Classic, Nittany Lion) Top-10 finishes: 3 Stroke play events: 4 Ranking: No. 49 Patience Rhodes, Arizona State Class: Sophomore Wins: 0 Top-10 finishes: 4 Stroke play events: 6 Ranking: No. 22 Kiara Romero, Oregon Class: Sophomore Wins: 0 Top-10 finishes: 4 Stroke play events: 6 Ranking: No. 7 Rocio Tejedo, LSU Class: Freshman Wins: 0 Top-10 finishes: 4 Stroke play events: 6 Ranking: No. 15 Mirabel Ting, Florida State Class: Junior Wins: 3 (Folds of Honor, Schooner Fall Classic, College Invitational) Top-10 finishes: 4 Stroke play events: 4 Ranking: No. 3 Suvichaya Vinijchaitham, Oregon Class: Freshman Wins: 1 (Alice and John Wallace) Top-10 finishes: 4 Stroke play events: 6 Ranking: No. 11 Avery Weed, Mississippi State Class: Sophomore Wins: 2 (Mason Rudolph, The Ally) Top-10 finishes: 3 Stroke play events: 6 Ranking: No. 32 Lottie Woad, Florida State Class: Junior Wins: 1 (Landfall Tradition) Top-10 finishes: 6 Stroke play events: 6 Ranking: No. 8 Reagan Zibilski, Arkansas Class: Junior Wins: 1 (Dale McNamara) Top-10 finishes: 4 Stroke play events: 6 Ranking: No. 16
