Oakland women's golf secured an automatic qualification for the 2026 NCAA Division I Women's Golf Championship after claiming their third consecutive Horizon League title. They will compete in the Ann Arbor Regional from May 11-13, hosted by the University of Michigan. A total of 396 participants will compete across six regional sites, with the top five teams and the lowest individual not on a qualifying team advancing to the national championships later this month.

By the Numbers
  • Oakland won the Horizon League championship with a final score of 933 (+57), leading to a 12-stroke victory.
  • They secured the No. 12 seed in the Ann Arbor Regional out of 12 teams competing.
State of Play
  • Oakland previously finished 12th in the Ann Arbor Regional in 2022, with a score of 942 (+90).
  • This marks head coach Heather Fortushniak's second NCAA Regional appearance in two seasons.
What's Next

Oakland aims to surpass their previous NCAA Regional performance and qualify for the national championships by capturing one of the top five spots in Ann Arbor.

Bottom Line

With a strong conference championship showing, Oakland women's golf is poised to make a significant impact at the Ann Arbor Regional, potentially marking a historic milestone for the program.