Cardinal Challenge

The Cardinal Challenge is an NCAA Division I women's collegiate golf tournament hosted by Lamar University, typically held at the Beaumont Country Club in Beaumont, Texas. The event is played over 54 holes in a stroke play format across two days, with 36 holes on the first day followed by 18 holes on the second. Around 7 to 10 teams usually participate, fielding five players each, with the four lowest scores counting toward the team total per round. Invitations are extended based on teams' seasonal performance and rankings. The event is a significant early-season competition for teams primarily from the South Central region.