The Jackson T. Stephens Cup (“The Stephens Cup”), the premier collegiate golf tournament, announced that tickets are officially on sale and that volunteer registration has opened for the fifth annual event, to be held September 15–17, 2025, at Shoreacres in Lake Bluff, Illinois.
Named in honor of the late Jackson T. Stephens — former Chairman of Augusta National Golf Club and a lifelong champion of the sport — the tournament carries forward his enduring legacy of sportsmanship, excellence and the belief in nurturing the next generation of golf’s elite. The Stephens Cup serves as a national stage for the NCAA’s top golf programs and stars to compete at one of the country’s most prestigious and storied venues.
An Elite Field at a Historic Venue
The 2025 Stephens Cup will feature top-tier NCAA Division I programs, including rising talent from U.S. Service Academies and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) competing as individuals. This year’s women’s field is headlined by the 2025 NCAA champion Northwestern University, runner-up Stanford University and third-place University of Oregon.
Men’s Field: University of Arizona, Louisiana State University, University of North Carolina, Northwestern University, Southern Methodist University and University of Texas
Women’s Field: Northwestern University, University of Oregon, University of South Carolina, Stanford University, University of Texas and Wake Forest University
Fans can now purchase daily grounds passes (Monday – Wednesday), week-long passes and VIP hospitality packages. All tickets include access to general parking and are available online at https://www.universe.com/stephenscup. Admission is free for fans under 17 when accompanied by a ticketed adult. To inquire about ticketing, including group or corporate packages, please contact: jtsc@intersportnet.com.
Volunteer registration is now available for the 2025 Jackson T. Stephens Cup. Community members are invited to participate as volunteers and play a vital role in bringing this nationally televised event to life. Volunteers will enjoy exclusive behind-the-scenes access, special event perks and the opportunity to be part of one of the most celebrated tournaments in college golf.
Register today at https://events.trustevent.com/templates/index.cfm?fuseaction=templates.home&eid=5080 or email jtsc@intersportnet.com with the subject line “2025 Volunteer Opportunities” to learn more.
2025 Tournament Schedule
Sunday, September 14, 2025: Official Practice Round (AM) & Collegiate-Am Event (PM)
Monday, September 15, 2025: Stroke Play (36 holes)
Tuesday, September 16, 2025: Stroke Play (18 holes)
Wednesday, September 17, 2025: Match Play Final Round by seed (1 vs. 2, 3 vs. 4, etc.)
The tournament will be broadcast live on GOLF Channel, offering national visibility and showcasing the next generation of golf’s elite in a format built to honor the values and vision of Jackson T. Stephens.
For more information, visit: https://www.jacksontstephenscup.com
About The Jackson T. Stephens Cup:
The Jackson T. Stephens Cup is an annual collegiate golf tournament honoring the legacy of the late Jackson T. Stephens, former Chairman of Augusta National Golf Club and a lifelong advocate for the game. This premier three-day event features a combination of stroke play and match play, showcasing NCAA Division I National Championship-contending men’s and women’s teams, along with standout individuals from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and U.S. Military Service Academies.
This year marks a meaningful milestone as Miles and John Stephens, grandsons of the tournament’s namesake, step into leadership roles as co-chairs—carrying forward their grandfather’s legacy of sportsmanship, excellence, and the belief in nurturing the next generation of golf’s elite.
The Alotian Club in Roland, Arkansas, serves as the tournament’s home course and will host the event every four to five years, in rotation with other top-tier venues across the country. For more information, visit www.jacksontstephenscup.com and follow the tournament on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.
