LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas — The Jackson T. Stephens Cup has announced the return of Stephens as Presenting Partner and Workday as a Proud Partner for the 2026 tournament.
Their continued corporate support has been instrumental in the tournament’s growth, helping to expand its reach and further its mission of providing elite collegiate golfers with opportunities to compete at the highest level.
Now in its sixth year, the JTS Cup has established itself as one of collegiate golf’s premier tournaments, bringing together top NCAA Division I men’s and women’s programs. The tournament also welcomes individual players from Historically Black Colleges and Universities and U.S. military service academies to compete on some of the nation’s most renowned courses.
The 2026 tournament will be held Sept. 14–16 at PGA Frisco in Frisco, Texas and this year’s women’s field features Florida State, Oregon, South Carolina, Stanford, Texas, and defending champion Wake Forest, while the men’s field includes Houston, Rice, SMU, Texas, Texas A&M, and Utah. Golf Channel broadcast coverage will bring the competition to a national audience, showcasing the next generation of talent in the game.
Since its inception in 2021, the JTS Cup has been presented by Stephens, a privately held, independent financial services firm, in memory of the company’s co-founder and former chairman, Jackson T. Stephens. Workday, the enterprise AI platform for HR, finance, and IT, has been a valued partner of the tournament, reflecting its longstanding commitment to supporting the game of golf.
Additional opportunities are available for local businesses and corporate partners looking to support collegiate golf. JTS Cup sponsorship is available across a variety of activation levels. Benefits and opportunities include:
- Integrated broadcast, digital, social media, and on-site brand activation
- First-rate hospitality and networking experiences throughout tournament week
- Jack’s Day, a community day with First Tee of Greater Dallas
- Premium College-Am packages for foursomes
- Customized brand leadership forum onsite at the Omni Resort
For information about sponsorship opportunities, contact Travis Galowski at tgalowski@excelsm.com.
Additional information, including tickets and event updates, is available at www.jacksontstephenscup.com.