The PGA of America REACH Foundation has announced the field for the 2026 PGA WORKS Collegiate Championship (PWCC) presented by Chase and Kohler. The 39th edition of the PWCC will be heldMay 4-6 at The Park in West Palm Beach, FL. The event will be broadcast live on the Golf Channel all three days from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m EDT.
“We’re honored to welcome the PGA WORKS Collegiate Championship and these outstanding student-athletes to The Park,” said Brian Conley, general manager of The Park. “This event reflects our mission to expand access to the game, and we look forward to showcasing both the competition and our community on a national stage.”
The 2026 PWCC will feature 120 student-athletes representing Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs), and other Minority-Serving Institutions (MSIs) competing across five divisions: Men’s Division I, Men’s Division II, Women’s Division, Men’s Individual, and Women’s Individual. Teams will count the best four of five scores throughout the 54-hole stroke play competition.
Four of five 2025 PWCC champions will return to defend their titles this year, including the University of Arkansas Pine Bluff (Men’s Division I), Texas A&M International University (Men’s Division II), North Carolina A&T State University (Women’s Division), and University of Delaware sophomore Hyunji Kim (Women’s Individual).
“The 2026 PWCC promises to produce yet another outstanding competition as these talented student-athletes showcase their skills at The Park,” said PGA of America Vice President Nathan Charnes, PGA. “We look forward to continuing to showcase these players on a national level, all while opening doors for career opportunities in and around the golf industry through impactful ancillary events.”
TEAMS
MEN’S DIVISION I
Alabama A&M University
Florida A&M University
Howard University
North Carolina A&T State University
Prairie View A&M University
University of Arkansas Pine Bluff
MEN’S DIVISION II
Fayetteville State University
Kentucky State University
Miles College
Texas A&M International University
Western New Mexico University
Winston-Salem State University
WOMEN’S DIVISION
Alabama State University
Howard University
North Carolina A&T State University
North Carolina Central University
Texas A&M Corpus Christi
Texas Southern University
INDIVIDUALS
Thirty individuals, 15 men and 15 women representing 22 schools, comprise the men’s and women’s individual divisions. For a complete list of individual competitors, visit here.
The top three finishers and ties in the women’s team and individual divisions will be eligible to apply for an exemption into the Epson Tour’s Wildhorse Ladies Golf Classic, scheduled for August 21-23, 2026, at Wildhorse Golf Course in Pendleton, OR.. The Championship Tournament Committee will review applications and award one exemption.
Feature Photo Courtesy of Dave Samson and The Park.