Hosted by Northern Illinois University; For the sixth year, the annual golf tournament will be played at the Ocean Club Golf Course, Atlantis Paradise Island.
"We are thrilled to have the opportunity to host and compete in this prestigious event at an
incredible island location," said Kim Kester, head women's golf coach at Northern Illinois.
"Being able to compete alongside other marquee programs in a paradise setting will be a
terrific experience for our team and everyone involved."
Playing alongside NIU's women's team will be High Point, Miami, Middle Tennessee State, Ohio,
Prairie View A&M and South Florida. The teams will compete over three days and 54 holes from
Oct. 24-26. Other activities for the week include a VIP welcome reception, junior clinic, and a
College-Am competition.
The Hon. I. Chester Cooper, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments &
Aviation, said: "The Bahamas is thrilled to again host the White Sands Bahamas NCAA
Invitational. This is our sixth staging of the event in The Bahamas, which demonstrates our
commitment to hosting high-caliber sports. Our destination is renowned as a golfer's haven and
this event will allow elite collegiate athletes to compete on one of our championship golf
courses, set against the backdrop of our breathtaking sea views."
Latia Duncombe, Director General, Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation, added: "This
competition is yet another opportunity to showcase The Islands of The Bahamas as a top sports
tourism destination where world-class competition meets world-class hospitality. Athletes,
coaches and the dedicated fan base can look forward to experiencing the best of our country,
highlighted by our warm hospitality both on and off the course."
"On behalf of the Ocean Club Golf Course and Atlantis Paradise Island, we extend a warm
welcome to all the athletes competing in the 2025 White Sands Bahamas NCAA Invitational,
along with their coaches, alumni and fans," said Audrey Oswell, President and Managing
Director at Atlantis Paradise Island. "The Invitational is an excellent opportunity to present our
course as a true challenge for top women's amateur golfers. We are looking forward to the
competition and the chance to showcase our beautiful destination."
The women will play at 6,385 yards over the par 72 Ocean Club Golf Course, designed by past
major champion Tom Weiskopf. Texas, Campbell, Lipscomb, Kansas State and Kansas are past
winners of the women's competitions. In 2024, Kansas rallied to nip Purdue by two strokes.