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Women's Golf Teams Compete at Daniel Island Invitational
College of Charleston hosts tournament featuring several top-100 NCAA programs
Published on Mar. 2, 2026
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The College of Charleston is set to host the Daniel Island Invitational at the Daniel Island Club from March 2nd to 3rd. The tournament features a competitive field of 15 teams, including several nationally ranked programs such as NC State, College of Charleston, High Point, Xavier, Furman, Charlotte, Western Kentucky, and East Carolina.
Why it matters
The Daniel Island Invitational showcases the growing popularity and competitiveness of women's collegiate golf, with eight of the participating teams currently ranked within the top 100 NCAA programs. The tournament is being held at the prestigious Daniel Island Club, which has previously hosted professional golf events like the Nationwide Tour Championship.
The details
The 54-hole tournament will be played over two days, with 36 holes on Monday, March 2nd and the final 18 holes on Tuesday, March 3rd. The course is a par-72 measuring 6,166 yards. The College of Charleston women's golf team enters the tournament following a top-ten finish at the Spartan Sun Coast Invitational, led by standout performances from Molly Hardwick and Emilie von Finckenstein.
- The tournament begins on Monday, March 2nd with a shotgun start at 8:45 a.m.
- The final 18 holes will be played on Tuesday, March 3rd with a 9:00 a.m. shotgun start.
The players
College of Charleston
The host school for the Daniel Island Invitational, the College of Charleston women's golf team is looking to build momentum after a top-ten finish at their previous tournament.
NC State
One of the nationally ranked programs competing in the tournament, NC State's lineup features Marie Eline Madsen, Ellie Hildreth, Lindsay McGrath, Vania Simont, and Lea Ludwig, with Leena Stephens competing as an individual.
Daniel Island Club
The prestigious golf club hosting the Daniel Island Invitational, the Daniel Island Club previously hosted the Nationwide Tour Championship from 2009 to 2011.
Molly Hardwick
The College of Charleston golfer who earned CAA Golfer of the Week honors after a strong performance at the Spartan Sun Coast Invitational.
Emilie von Finckenstein
The College of Charleston golfer who also contributed a top-20 finish at the Spartan Sun Coast Invitational with four birdies in her final round.
What they’re saying
“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”
— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)
The takeaway
The Daniel Island Invitational showcases the growing strength and competitiveness of women's collegiate golf, with several top-ranked programs converging on the prestigious Daniel Island Club course. The tournament provides an opportunity for the College of Charleston team to build on their recent success and compete against some of the nation's best players.
