Rolling Hills Estates, California, March 7, 2026
The GameAbove Sports Invite, an inaugural women’s collegiate golf tournament, is set to occur at Rolling Hills Country Club in California. Featuring a competitive field of 11 teams, including top-ranked programs like USC and Texas A&M, the event aims to enhance visibility for women’s golf. With a format of 54 holes across two days, scoring and streaming will be available online, providing an exciting platform for collegiate athletes to showcase their skills.
Rolling Hills Estates, California – The inaugural GameAbove Sports Invite for women’s collegiate golf is scheduled to take place on March 9-10, 2026, at the Rolling Hills Country Club. This tournament will feature a competitive field of 11 teams, including prominent programs such as No. 2 USC, No. 3 Oregon, and No. 4 Texas A&M.
Participating teams also include No. 11 UCLA, No. 22 Arizona, No. 26 SMU, and No. 44 Colorado, along with Eastern Michigan University. The goal of the event is to enhance the visibility of women’s golf by offering a national platform for collegiate teams to showcase their talents.
The tournament format consists of 54 holes played over two days: 36 holes on the first day and 18 on the second day. The venue, Rolling Hills Country Club, spans 6,564 yards and is a par-71 course. Participants and fans can follow live scoring through the official tournament website, while the Championship Golf Network will provide live streaming coverage via their YouTube channel.
The Southern Methodist University (SMU) women’s golf team has a rich history in the sport, having won a national championship in 1979 and making multiple NCAA Championship appearances. Additionally, they claimed American Athletic Conference championships in both 2023 and 2024. The GameAbove Sports Invite is part of their upcoming 2025-2026 schedule, which includes other notable tournaments such as the Briar’s Creek Invitational and the Charles Schwab Collegiate.
Key Features of the GameAbove Sports Invite:
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament Name | GameAbove Sports Invite |
| Dates | March 9-10, 2026 |
| Location | Rolling Hills Country Club, Rolling Hills Estates, California |
| Participating Teams | No. 2 USC, No. 3 Oregon, No. 4 Texas A&M, No. 11 UCLA, No. 22 Arizona, No. 26 SMU, No. 44 Colorado, Eastern Michigan University, Long Beach State, Tulsa, Hawai’i |
| Format | 54 holes over two days (36 holes on Monday, 18 holes on Tuesday) |
| Course Details | 6,564-yard, par-71 Rolling Hills Country Club |
| Live Scoring | Available through the official tournament website |
| Live Streaming | Provided by Championship Golf Network (CGN) on their YouTube channel |
FAQ
- What is the GameAbove Sports Invite?
- The GameAbove Sports Invite is an inaugural women’s collegiate golf tournament scheduled for March 9-10, 2026, at Rolling Hills Country Club in Rolling Hills Estates, California. It aims to elevate the visibility of women’s golf by providing a national stage for collegiate teams.
- Which teams are participating in the GameAbove Sports Invite?
- The tournament features 11 teams, including top-ranked programs such as No. 2 USC, No. 3 Oregon, and No. 4 Texas A&M. Other participating teams include No. 11 UCLA, No. 22 Arizona, No. 26 SMU, and No. 44 Colorado. Eastern Michigan University (EMU) is also part of the lineup.
- What is the format of the GameAbove Sports Invite?
- The tournament consists of 54 holes over two days, with 36 holes played on Monday and 18 on Tuesday, at the 6,564-yard, par-71 Rolling Hills Country Club.
- How can I follow the GameAbove Sports Invite?
- Live scoring for the event will be available through the official tournament website. Additionally, live streaming coverage will be provided by Championship Golf Network (CGN) on their YouTube channel.
- What is the history of the SMU women’s golf team?
- The SMU women’s golf team has a strong history, including a national championship in 1979 and multiple NCAA Championship appearances. They have also secured American Athletic Conference (AAC) championships in 2023 and 2024.
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