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Northwestern stuns top-seeded Stanford 3–2 in the championship match to capture the 2025 NCAA Women’s Golf title—its first in prog
Updated May 21, 7:25 PM MST
Northwestern pulled off a stunning 3–2 victory over No. 1 Stanford to win the 2025 NCAA Women’s Golf Championship, capping off a historic title run with a gritty, composed performance in the final match at La Costa. The Cardinal jumped out front early thanks to Megha Ganne, who dominated her match with a 5&4 win—the first point on the board. But despite Stanford's early advantage and overwhelming expectations, the Wildcats never flinched. Lauren Nguyen clawed her way through a tightly contested battle with Stanford’s Paula Martín Sampedro, ultimately delivering a decisive birdie on the 18th hole to earn a 1UP win. Meanwhile, Hsin Tai Lin, who lost the opening hole to Stanford’s Meja Örtengren, responded by winning multiple holes in the middle stretch and never relinquished, holding on for a 3&2 victory and pushing Northwestern ahead 2–1.
Stanford refused to go quietly. Kelly Xu, who trailed with just three holes remaining, staged a late comeback and won the final hole to take down Elise Lee 1UP and tie the match at two points apiece. That set the stage for the anchor pairing: Stanford’s Andrea Revuelta versus Northwestern’s Dianna Lee, playing in the final match for the second straight day. Lee had clinched the Wildcats’ semifinal win over Oregon with a 2UP victory, and once again found herself in the pressure cooker. After leading most of the match and going 3-up with five to play, she held on as Revuelta mounted a furious rally. On the 18th hole, Lee had a strong look at birdie to end it in style, but her putt lipped out and ran five feet past. Revuelta then had a birdie chance of her own to extend the match but left it short. With the title hanging in the balance, Lee calmly drained the five-footer for par—delivering Northwestern its first NCAA Women’s Golf Championship in school history and sealing her second clutch point in as many days.
Stanford and Northwestern are headed to the national championship match after grinding out tightly contested semifinal victories at La Costa. Stanford edged past Florida State 3.5–1.5, while Northwestern continued its Cinderella run with a 3–2 win over fellow Big Ten contender Oregon.
For Stanford, it was a showcase of depth and poise. Paula Martín Sampedro remained undefeated in match play with a commanding 5&3 victory. Megha Ganne edged Lottie Woad in a high-profile showdown, and Kelly Xu returned to form with a 5&4 rout of Sophia Fullbrook. Andrea Revuelta halved her match with Mirabel Ting, securing the clinching half point. The only Florida State win came in the final match, with Alexandra Gazzoli defeating Meja Örtengren 1UP.
Northwestern rode the momentum from their morning quarterfinal win to edge Oregon in a seesaw battle. Ashley Yun and Elise Lee both delivered 2&1 victories, while Dianna Lee closed strong with a 2UP win over Oregon anchor Kiara Romero. Oregon saw strong performances from Tong An and Karen Tsuru, but couldn’t pick up the third point needed to advance.
The top four seeds from the stroke play portion of the Women’s National Championship—Stanford, Oregon, Florida State, and Northwestern—all advanced in Tuesday morning’s quarterfinal matches. Stanford and Florida State each secured 3.5–1.5 victories, while Oregon and Northwestern edged through with narrow 3–2 wins.
Stanford, the dominant force in stroke play, earned points from Paula Martín Sampedro, Meja Örtengren, and Andrea Revuelta. Kelly Xu, who led the Cardinal in stroke play, was bested 3&2 by Jaclyn LaHa of Virginia.
Oregon’s Kiara Romero maintained her hot streak with a 2UP win, while teammates Tong An and Ting-Hsuan Huang also notched points to eliminate Texas.
Florida State, led by stroke play runner-up Mirabel Ting and world No. 1 amateur Lottie Woad, took the first three matches to dispatch Southern California convincingly. Alexandra Gazzoli halved the anchor match against Catherine Park, while USC’s Kylie Chong earned the Trojans’ lone point with a 6&5 win over Sophia Fullbrook.
Northwestern wrapped up the morning with a 3–2 win against Arkansas. Hsin Tai Lin capped off the match with a 3&2 win over newly crowned individual national champion Maria Jose Marin. Lauryn Nguyen and Elise Lee contributed with 1UP victories, Nguyen’s coming in a playoff hole.
The stroke-play portion of the 2025 NCAA Women’s National Championship has come to a close at Omni La Costa Resort & Spa in Carlsbad, California, and the field is now set for match play. Stanford delivered a dominant performance, finishing with a staggering 27-under-par team total, shattering NCAA scoring records and solidifying their spot as the top seed heading into Tuesday’s quarterfinals.
South Carolina began the day in eighth but faded with a 9-over 297. Arizona State rallied into position but faltered down the stretch, playing the final holes over par and suffering several lip-outs that proved costly. Virginia, who was outside of the top 8 when they finished their round, capitalized by playing holes 14–18 under par to edge both teams and grab the final qualifying spot.
On the individual side, Maria Jose Marin of Arkansas claimed the national title with a 72-hole total of 12-under-par, holding off Florida State's Mirabel Ting in a tightly contested final round. The sophomore from Colombia fired a bogey-free 65 on Sunday to take the lead and showed steady control on Monday to secure her first NCAA championship victory, making just one bogey in her final 36 holes. Marin, currently ranked No. 6 in the nation, adds the title to a season already highlighted by two wins and four top-3 finishes.
Her performance echoed the poise she displayed last summer at the U.S. Women’s Amateur, where she earned medalist honors and reached the semifinals. This week, she added collegiate champion to her resume.
Stanford’s dominance in stroke play was more than just team depth — it was star-powered. Alongside Kelly Xu's third-place finish at 8-under, Paula Martin Sampedro finished just one behind in fourth place, and Meja Örtengren and Megha Ganne tied for tenth.
After an opening-round 77, Örtengren lit up La Costa with a 6-under 66 on Sunday — featuring five consecutive birdies from holes 11 through 15 and a closing stretch of three pars for a back-nine 31. The freshman from Sweden has been a breakout force this season, including a record-breaking win in February when she shattered Rose Zhang’s victory margin record at the San Diego Classic.
With match play now set to begin, Stanford leads a stacked bracket of eight teams chasing the national title. Let the knockout rounds begin.
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Dates: May 16–21, 2025
Location: Omni La Costa Resort & Spa, Carlsbad, CA
Host: University of Texas
Course Details: Par 72, 6,297 yards
Format: 54 holes of stroke play to determine the top eight teams and the individual champion, followed by match play to decide the team champion.
According to Clippd Scoreboard rankings, the top 10 teams entering the championship are:
All these teams advanced through regional play to the national championship.
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| # | ▲/▼ | Team | Rank | Total | RD1 | RD2 | RD3 | RD4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | Stanford | #1 | -27 | +5 | -10 | -18 | -4 |
| 2 | ▲1 | Oregon | #5 | -7 | E | +1 | -3 | -5 |
| 3 | ▼1 | Northwestern | #11 | +3 | +3 | -3 | -8 | +11 |
| 3 | ▲2 | Florida State | #4 | +3 | +7 | -4 | E | - |
| 5 | ▼1 | Southern California | #9 | +4 | +4 | -1 | -3 | +4 |
| 6 | ▼1 | Arkansas | #2 | +6 | +9 | +2 | -8 | +3 |
| 7 | - | Texas | #6 | +8 | E | +5 | E | +3 |
| 8 | - | Virginia | #10 | +15 | +6 | +5 | +1 | +3 |
| # | ▲/▼ | Player | School | Rank | Total | RD1 | RD2 | RD3 | RD4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | Maria Jose Marin | Arkansas | #6 | -12 | -2 | E | -7 | -3 |
| 2 | ▲2 | Mirabel Ting | Florida State | #1 | -10 | -2 | -1 | -3 | -4 |
| 3 | ▲1 | Paula Martín Sampedro | Stanford | #9 | -8 | +1 | -4 | -5 | E |
| 4 | - | Kelly Xu | Stanford | #29 | -7 | E | -3 | -4 | E |
| 5 | ▲5 | Ella Galitsky | South Carolina | #19 | -6 | -1 | -4 | +3 | -4 |
| 5 | - | Catherine Park | Southern California | #22 | -6 | -4 | E | -2 | E |
| 5 | ▲2 | Megan Propeck | Virginia | #55 | -6 | E | -3 | E | -3 |
| 8 | ▲2 | Kiara Romero | Oregon | #2 | -5 | E | +2 | E | -7 |
| 8 | ▲1 | Lottie Woad | Florida State | #3 | -5 | E | -1 | -1 | -3 |
| 10 | ▲1 | Meja Örtengren | Stanford | #5 | -4 | +5 | -2 | -6 | -1 |
| 10 | ▲3 | Megha Ganne | Stanford | #16 | -4 | +2 | -1 | -2 | -3 |
| 10 | ▼3 | Suvichaya Vinijchaitham | Oregon | #25 | -4 | -1 | E | -2 | E |
| 10 | - | Avery Weed | Mississippi State | #39 | -4 | -3 | -4 | +4 | -1 |
The Cardinal, led by head coach Anne Walker, are aiming for their third national title in four years. Stanford secured the Norman Regional title, with Andrea Revuelta winning individual honors. The team boasts a stellar season record of 104-1-1.
Florida State captured its first ACC Championship and won the Lexington Regional. The Seminoles are led by Mirabel Ting and Lottie Woad, both finalists for the ANNIKA Award. Ting holds a school-record scoring average of 68.64, while Woad has the lowest career average in program history at 70.4.
The Demon Deacons, the 2023 national champions, won the Lubbock Regional. Senior Carolina Chacarra secured her fourth individual title at 7-under. Wake Forest is making its 10th consecutive NCAA Championship appearance.
Oregon clinched the Gold Canyon Regional, with Kiara Romero winning individual honors at 16-under. Romero's second-round 62 set a program record.
Golf Channel will provide live coverage of the championship's final three days, from May 19 to May 21. The schedule is listed below:
Monday, May 20
Live coverage – 6–10 p.m. ET
Tuesday, May 21
Live coverage – 1–3:30 p.m. ET
Live coverage – 6–10 p.m. ET
Wednesday, May 21
Live coverage – 6–10 p.m. ET
| Place | Player | Location | Pts | Scores |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | , Colombia | 1500 | 70-72-65-69=276 | |
| 2 | , Malaysia | 1000 | 70-71-69-68=278 | |
| 3 | Claremont, CA | 700 | 72-69-68-71=280 | |
| 4 | , Spain | 700 | 73-68-67-73=281 | |
| T5 | Irvine, CA | 700 | 68-72-70-72=282 |

30 teams and 6 individuals not on a qualifying team make up the field for the championship of NCAA Division I women's golf. After 72 holes of stroke play, the individual champion is crowned, and the low 8 teams advance to match play to determine the ...

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