The NCAA Women's Golf Regionals are officially underway, and the race to the national championship is heating up. Six regional sites across the country are hosting 54 holes of stroke play, with only 30 teams earning the coveted spot to compete at Omni La Costa Resort & Spa's North Course in Carlsbad, California, starting May 22.
This year's regionals are being held at some of the most iconic courses in college golf: the University of Michigan Golf Course, UNC Finley Golf Course, the University of Louisville Golf Club, Stanford Golf Course, Seminole Legacy Gold Club, and Ridgewood Country Club. From each regional, the top five teams—plus the top individual not on an advancing team—will punch their ticket to the national championship. This marks the third of five years that both the men's and women's championships will be held at the stunning Omni La Costa.
With the postseason officially here, it's time to break out the crystal ball and predict which teams will rise to the occasion. Golfweek's experts, Lance Ringler and Cameron Jourdan, have shared their predictions for every regional site. Here's a look at who they think will advance:
Ann Arbor Regional (University of Michigan Golf Course):
Lance Ringler: USC (1), UCF (3), Ohio State (5), Northwestern (6), Kansas (7)
Cameron Jourdan: USC (1), Duke (2), UCF (3), Northwestern (6), Kansas (7)
Chapel Hill Regional (UNC Finley Golf Course):
Lance Ringler: Texas (1), North Carolina (2), Kent State (5), Virginia (6), High Point (9)
Cameron Jourdan: Texas (1), North Carolina (2), Oklahoma State (4), Kent State (5), NC State (8)
Louisville Regional (University of Louisville Golf Club):
Lance Ringler: Arkansas (1), Auburn (2), Iowa State (3), Ole Miss (4), Houston (5)
Cameron Jourdan: Arkansas (1), Auburn (2), Iowa State (3), Ole Miss (4), Houston (5)
Stanford Regional (Stanford Golf Course):
Lance Ringler: Stanford (1), Pepperdine (2), Arizona State (4), Arizona (6), Oregon State (9)
Cameron Jourdan: Stanford (1), Pepperdine (2), Arizona State (4), Arizona (6), Oregon State (9)
As the action unfolds, keep an eye on these top contenders. Whether you're rooting for a powerhouse like USC or a dark horse like High Point, the road to Omni La Costa promises plenty of drama and standout performances. Stay tuned for more updates as the field narrows and the best in women's college golf vie for glory.