The 2025 NCAA Division I Women’s Golf Championship teed off Friday, May 16, at the Omni La Costa Resort & Spa in Carlsbad, California. Thirty teams and six individuals advanced through regional play to compete for the national title. The championship runs through May 21, culminating in both team and individual champions.
Day One Recap
Vanderbilt and Oklahoma State set the pace after Day One of the NCAA Women's National Championship, finishing as the only teams under par. The Commodores lead at 6-under, followed closely by the Cowgirls at 4-under. Meanwhile, several top-seeded programs—Stanford, Arkansas, Florida State, and South Carolina—faced early struggles but still have plenty of time to rebound with three rounds remaining.
Individually, Tennessee’s Bailey Davis delivered a standout performance with a 5-under 67, making just one bogey to keep the Volunteers in the mix. LSU’s Ella Svensson, Texas’s Lauren Kim, and USC’s Catherine Park each carded 68s to sit just one shot off the lead. Florida State’s highly touted duo of Mirabel Ting and Lottie Woad opened with rounds of 70 (–2) and 72 (even), respectively, to remain in contention.
π Championship Overview
Dates: May 16–21, 2025
Location: Omni La Costa Resort & Spa, Carlsbad, CA
Host: University of Texas
Course Details: Par 72, 6,297 yards
Format: 54 holes of stroke play to determine the top eight teams and the individual champion, followed by match play to decide the team champion.
π Top Teams to Watch
According to Clippd Scoreboard rankings, the top 10 teams entering the championship are:
- Stanford
- Arkansas
- South Carolina
- Florida State
- Oregon
- Texas
- Wake Forest
- Arizona State
- Southern California
- Virginia
All these teams advanced through regional play to the national championship.
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π Live Scoring Update – Round 1 Recap
As of the conclusion of Round 1 at the 2025 NCAA Division I Women’s Championship, Vanderbilt holds the team lead at 6-under, while Tennessee’s Bailey Davis tops the individual leaderboard after a stellar 5-under 67.
π Individual Leaderboard (Top 10 After Round 1)
| Position | Player | School | Score |
|---|
| 1 | Bailey Davis | Tennessee | -5 |
| T2 | Elsa Svensson | LSU | -4 |
| T2 | Lauren Kim | Texas | -4 |
| T2 | Catherine Park | Southern California | -4 |
| T5 | Avery Weed | Mississippi State | -3 |
| T5 | Grace Kilcrease | Oklahoma State | -3 |
| T5 | Tillie Claggett | Vanderbilt | -3 |
| T5 | Jessica Guise | Florida | -3 |
| T5 | Ava Merrill | Vanderbilt | -3 |
| T10 | Mirabel Ting | Florida State | -2 |
| T10 | Mary Miller | Georgia Southern | -2 |
Bailey Davis made her move early, going 5-under on the front nine including three birdies and an eagle at the par-5 6th. Despite a couple of bogeys on the back, she closed strong with birdies at 17 and 18.
ποΈβοΈ Team Leaderboard – Top 10 After Round 1
| Position | Team | Score | Notable Performances |
|---|
| 1 | Vanderbilt | -6 | Claggett (-3), Merrill (-3), Lim (-2) |
| 2 | Oklahoma State | -4 | Kilcrease (-3) |
| T3 | Arizona State | E | — |
| T3 | Oregon | E | — |
| T3 | Texas | E | Lauren Kim (-4) |
| T3 | Florida | E | Guise (-3), Ting (-2) |
| 7 | Kansas State | +1 | — |
| T8 | Northwestern | +3 | — |
| T8 | Tennessee | +3 | Davis (-5) |
| 10 | Southern California | +4 | Catherine Park (-4) |
π Noteworthy Trends
- Stanford, the No. 1 ranked team, struggled with a +5 total and sits outside the top 10.
- Mirabel Ting, an ANNIKA Award finalist, is two shots back at -2 and within striking range.
- The top eight teams after 54 holes will advance to match play — several top programs are hovering around the cut line.
π Storylines to Follow
Stanford's Title Defense
The Cardinal, led by head coach Anne Walker, are aiming for their third national title in four years. Stanford secured the Norman Regional title, with Andrea Revuelta winning individual honors. The team boasts a stellar season record of 104-1-1.
Florida State's Historic Season
Florida State captured its first ACC Championship and won the Lexington Regional. The Seminoles are led by Mirabel Ting and Lottie Woad, both finalists for the ANNIKA Award. Ting holds a school-record scoring average of 68.64, while Woad has the lowest career average in program history at 70.4.
Wake Forest's Consistency
The Demon Deacons, the 2023 national champions, won the Lubbock Regional. Senior Carolina Chacarra secured her fourth individual title at 7-under. Wake Forest is making its 10th consecutive NCAA Championship appearance.
Oregon's Dominance
Oregon clinched the Gold Canyon Regional, with Kiara Romero winning individual honors at 16-under. Romero's second-round 62 set a program record.
πΊ How to Watch
Golf Channel will provide live coverage of the championship's final three days, from May 19 to May 21. The schedule is listed below:
Monday, May 20
Live coverage – 6–10 p.m. ET
Tuesday, May 21
Live coverage – 1–3:30 p.m. ET
Live coverage – 6–10 p.m. ET
Wednesday, May 21
Live coverage – 6–10 p.m. ET
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ABOUT THE
NCAA Division I Women's Championship
30 teams and 6 individuals not on a qualifying
team make up the field for the championship of
NCAA
Division I women's golf.
After 72 holes of stroke play, the individual
champion is crowned, and the low 8 teams advance
to
match play to determine the team champion.
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