Conference title and NCAA Regional bid on the line at Kā‘anapali
LAHAINA, Hawai‘i – For just the fourth time since 1987, The Big West Women’s Golf Championship will be played in Hawai‘i from April 18–21. Kā‘anapali Golf Courses and the University of Hawai‘i will host nine Big West teams (45-player field) across three days of stroke play competition featuring 18 holes per day.
Both the conference title and league’s automatic berth into the NCAA Regional field are at stake. Standout individual and team performers can also earn at-large NCAA Regional selections.
- April 18 – Practice Round: 9:00 a.m. HST shotgun
- April 19 – Round One: 10:30 a.m. – 12:40 p.m. HST individual times
- April 20 – Round Two: 10:30 a.m. – 12:40 p.m. HST individual times
- April 21 – Round Three: 8:00 a.m. HST split tees
- Format: 54 holes; 18 holes each day; 5-count-4
- Venue: Kā‘anapali Golf Courses; Royal Kā‘anapali
- Location: Lahaina, Maui
- Yardage (Par): 6,013 (71)
- Live Scoring: SCOREBOARD
- Social Media: @bigwestsports and @kaanapaligolf
- Defending Team Champion: Cal State Fullerton
- Defending Individual Champion: Kaitlyn Zermeno Smith, Cal State Fullerton
TEAMS
Cal Poly, Cal State Bakersfield, Cal State Fullerton, CSUN, Hawai‘i, Long Beach State, UC Davis, UC Irvine and UC Riverside.
CHAMPIONSHIP HISTORY
The 2024-25 season was a banner year for the conference. Cal State Fullerton won their first-ever Big West title, advanced to the NCAA Regional and ultimately reached the NCAA Championships. UC Davis also earned a team bid.
Three individuals qualified for NCAA Regionals. Big West Golfer of the Year Kaitlyn Zermeno Smith is a senior who will be back to defend her individual title with Cal State Fullerton. Also earning berths were twin sisters Janae and Jasmine Leovao from Long Beach State. Jasmine was a back-to-back first-team selection and back-to-back Big West Championship individual medalist (2023 and 2024).
Additionally, four of the five all-tournament team performers are back from last year, as well as nine of the top 10 finishers. They include four from Cal State Fullerton – Zermeno Smith, Xanh, Dahl, Ali; two from UC Davis – Kariminal, Bai; one from Long Beach State – Lee; one from CSUN – Soldswisch; one from UC Irvine – Gerbing.
“Kā’anapali’s year-round investment in junior golf is a defining part of our community’s identity,” stated Karl Reul, general manager of Kā’anapali Golf Courses. “Hosting The Big West Women’s Golf Championship allows us to further showcase that commitment, while sharing the spirit of aloha with a national audience.”
“Royal Kā’anapali is a great venue for our championship. It is a true test of one’s game, especially if the trade winds are blowing,” reflected Hawai‘i Rainbow Wahine head golf coach, Julie Brooks. “I am excited for all of The Big West teams to visit the beautiful island of Maui. Players will enjoy stellar views of Maui and the other Hawaiian Islands.
“The commitment that Kā’anapali has made to the Hawai‘i golf programs has been tremendous. We really appreciate their support, partnership and look forward to hosting more events there in the future.”
VENUE
Hawai‘i’s first planned resort, a model for resorts around the world, boasts over a dozen hotels, two championship golf courses, world-class dining and shopping. Kā‘anapali is a 45-minute drive from Maui’s main airport, Kahului Airport (OGG), and 10-minute drive from Kapalua Airport (JHM).
ATTENDANCE
Tournament attendance is free for walking spectators. Parking is available on-site. Overflow parking can be utilized at nearby Whalers Village for a small fee.
