Arkansas Collegiate

The Arkansas Collegiate is an annual men's college golf tournament hosted by a university in Arkansas, typically drawing regional programs from conferences such as the Great American Conference and the Arkansas Intercollegiate Athletic Association. The event is usually held at a prominent Arkansas golf course, with recent editions played at the Cypress Creek Golf Club or similar venues known for their challenging layouts. The format normally features 54 holes of stroke play over two or three days, with most events starting with a shotgun or scheduled tee times for each round. University teams from Arkansas and other nearby states, including Central Arkansas, Harding, Southern Arkansas, Henderson State, Arkansas Tech, and others, regularly compete. The tournament serves as a key early-season event for many regional schools, providing strong competition and a chance to earn individual and team honors. The Arkansas Collegiate is recognized in the local golf calendar for helping teams prepare for conference championships and NCAA postseason qualification, showcasing up-and-coming players from the state’s college golf programs.