Tucson, Ariz. – SaddleBrooke TWO, a premier master-planned community north of Tucson, will host the 27thannual MountainView Collegiate March 20-22 at The Preserve Golf Club. This highly anticipated tournament will bring together 16 Division I women’s golf programs from across the country for three days of elite competition.
Golf fans are invited to attend the tournament free of charge and walk the course alongside the athletes. Starting times will run from 7:30 a.m. to 9:50 a.m. on Friday and Saturday, with Sunday’s final round beginning at 7:45 a.m. with a shotgun start.
A Tradition of Excellence
The MountainView Collegiate is one of the most popular events of the season, co-hosted by the Kansas State and Missouri women’s golf programs. SaddleBrooke TWO community residents play an integral role by providing housing for golfers and coaches, further enriching the tournament’s welcoming atmosphere. Teams competing in the 2026 MountainView Collegiate include:
- North Texas
- Cincinnati
- Cal State – Long Beach
- Iowa State
- Iowa
- Kansas State – Co-Host and Defending Champion
- Marshall
- Colorado State
- Missouri
- Nebraska
- UT-San Antonio
- Texas Tech
- Wichita State
- Wisconsin
- Houston
- San Diego State
“SaddleBrooke TWO is honored to welcome these exceptional athletes to the 27th edition of the MountainView Collegiate,” said Mike Karpe, PGA Director of Golf Operations. “This tournament is a highlight for our community, and we take great pride in hosting such a prestigious event. We look forward to an exciting competition that showcases the best in women’s collegiate golf.”
Follow the Action
For live scoring and tournament updates, visit https://scoreboard.clippd.com/tournaments/239357/scoring/team. For more information about SaddleBrooke TWO, visit www.golfsaddlebrooke.com or contact The Preserve Golf Shop at 520-825-9022.
About The Preserve Golf Club
The MountainView Collegiate will be played on The Preserve Golf Club, a par-72 course designed by Gary Panks, stretching across 6,345 yards. Nestled against the Santa Catalina Mountains, the course winds through picturesque canyons and rolling foothills, providing a visually stunning and challenging experience for players. Its thoughtfully designed fairways and subtly sloping greens create a test of skill while maintaining an enjoyable round for all levels of play.
Tournament History
In 2025, Kansas State won the MountainView Collegiate with a team score of 868 (+4), finishing ten strokes ahead of runner-up Arizona. Kansas State’s Carla Bernat claimed the individual title with an 11-under 205. This win would help propel Bernat to her 2025 Augusta Women’s Amateur Championship in April, 2025
The tournament was originally played at MountainView Golf Club from 1999 to 2018 before moving to The Preserve Golf Club in 2019. It has since been held at The Preserve for five of the last seven years, with no event in 2020. Notably, in 2023, Iowa State set the NCAA 54-hole scoring record at -60 at MountainView Golf Club.
About SaddleBrooke TWO
Recognized as one of America’s Top 100 Best Master-Planned Communities, SaddleBrooke TWO is a stunning Sonoran Desert retreat located just 25 miles north of downtown Tucson. The community boasts two championship golf courses: MountainView Golf Club and The Preserve Golf Club.
- MountainView Golf Club features a hilly desert layout, wide fairways, and generous landing areas, making it an enjoyable course for players of all skill levels.
- The Preserve Golf Club offers a more challenging design, with dramatic elevation changes, breathtaking views, and a layout that rewards strategic play.
Beyond golf, SaddleBrooke TWO offers resort-style amenities, including fine dining, fitness centers, pools, and a vibrant social scene, making it an ideal destination for both golfers and those seeking an active lifestyle.
About Troon
Headquartered in Scottsdale, Ariz., Troon is the world’s largest golf and golf-related hospitality management company providing services at 950-plus locations in 45-plus states and 40-plus countries, including operational responsibility for 575-plus 18-hole equivalent golf courses. In addition to golf, Troon specializes in homeowner association management, private residence clubs, estate management and associated hospitality venues. Troon’s award-winning food and beverage division operates and manages 600-plus food and beverage operations located at golf resorts, private clubs, daily fee golf courses and recreational facilities. Troon’s family of brands includes Troon Golf, Troon Privé, Troon International, Indigo Sports, CADDIEMASTER, ClubUp, Cliff Drysdale Tennis, True Club Solutions, RealFood Hospitality, Strategy & Design and RF DesignStudio, ICON Management and Eventive Sports. For additional news and information, visit www.Troon.com.
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