18 top college women’s golf teams heading to Wilmington for 2026 Landfall Tradition

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Some of the nation’s top collegiate women’s golf programs are heading to Wilmington next week for the 2026 Landfall Tradition.

The three-day tournament will bring 18 NCAA Division I women’s golf teams to the Country Club of Landfall’s Pete Dye Course from Friday, Oct. 23, through Sunday, Oct. 25.

Now in its 24th year, the Landfall Tradition features teams from across the country, including several from North Carolina.

Participating universities include Alabama, Auburn, Clemson, Duke, East Carolina, Florida State, Indiana, Kent State, Kentucky, Michigan State, NC State, North Carolina, SMU, South Carolina, UCF, UNC Wilmington, South Florida, and Wake Forest.

The tournament begins with collegiate practice rounds and a College/Am Tournament on Thursday, Oct. 22.

The first round of competition tees off Friday, Oct. 23, at 8:30 a.m., followed by the second round Saturday at 8:30 a.m.

The final round is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 25, beginning at 8:45 a.m., with an awards presentation following the conclusion of play.

The Landfall Tradition is a nationally recognized women’s collegiate golf tournament that brings together competitive Division I programs while supporting the UNCW Women’s Golf Program through charitable fundraising.

The tournament is free and open to the public, with complimentary spectator parking available.

All rounds will be played at the Country Club of Landfall’s Pete Dye Course, located at 1550 Landfall Drive in Wilmington.