MOLINE, ILLINOIS (October 2, 2024) — The NCAA has awarded the 2028 NCAA Division I Women’s Golf Regional Championship to the Quad Cities for the 2027-28 season. The championship, hosted by Visit Quad Cities in partnership with the University of Iowa and the University of Illinois, will take place at TPC Deere Run in Silvis, Illinois from May 7-10, 2028.
“On behalf of our Board of Directors and professional team, we are humbled and thrilled to be named an official host site for the 2028 NCAA Division I Women’s Golf Regional,” said Dave Herrell, President and CEO of Visit Quad Cities. “Serving as a host for NCAA student-athletes is a privilege, and we are incredibly grateful for this opportunity. The Quad Cities is a region on the rise, and sports tourism is creating significant economic development momentum while shaping our reputation nationally. The collaboration among our community partners and host institutions at the University of Iowa and the University of Illinois demonstrates that our community can accomplish big goals together.”
“We’re excited to continue building on our success as a destination for collegiate athletics with future NCAA championships coming to the Quad Cities,” said Joan Kranovich, Vice President of Business Growth and Director of Sports QC at Visit Quad Cities. “Having the community support to deliver these world-class events aligns perfectly with Sports QC's mission to position the Quad Cities as a premier destination for sports tourism. Collegiate championships not only bring the nation’s best student-athletes and fans to our region but also drive economic impact and inspire a vibrant sports culture in our community.”“TPC Deere Run is excited to showcase our championship-caliber course to some of the best collegiate golfers in the nation,” said Todd Hajduk, PGA, General Manager and Director of Golf at TPC Deere Run.
The 2028 NCAA Division I Women’s Golf Regional Championship will feature twelve teams and six individual competitors from NCAA Division I institutions. The top five teams and one individual will advance to the NCAA Division I Women’s Golf Championship.
For more information about the event and other upcoming NCAA championships, visit ncaa.org/.
About Visit Quad Cities
Founded in 1990, Visit Quad Cities is the region's official destination management and marketing organization (DMMO). Visit Quad Cities is a private 501(c)(6) non-profit engine that drives economic opportunity through tourism, builds our authentic brand, tells and sells the Quad Cities story, and enhances Quad Citizens’ quality of life and place.
