Darius Rucker Golf Tournament returning for its 13th season in SC soon. Here’s what to know
The 2025 NCAA Women’s Golf Tournament, the Darius Rucker Intercollegiate, is back for its 13th annual edition this year.
This year’s tournament, taking place March 3-5, 2025, will be hosted at Long Cove Club in partnership with musician Darius Rucker and the University of South Carolina on Hilton Head Island.
The tournament made its Golf Channel debut in 2022 as the first-ever live televised all-women’s regular season collegiate golf event in the United States.
Long Cove Club, in collaboration with Darius Rucker and the University of South Carolina, will welcome top teams from across the country to compete for the championship title for this 54-hole stroke play competition, with individual and team honors.
The 2024 winner of the tournament was Arizona State University.
Among the teams joining South Carolina in the 2025 competition are:
Alabama
Arizona State
Arkansas
Auburn
Baylor
Duke
Georgia
Kentucky
Louisiana State University
Mississippi State
Northwestern University
Ohio State
University of California, Los Angeles
University of Texas
Vanderbilt
Wake Forest
Spectators can watch the tournament free of charge, with no tickets required.
If you do plan to attend in person, the Club is directing spectators to park at Central Church on 975 William Hilton Parkway. This is located right across from the tournament entrance, and Long Cove Club is offering a complimentary shuttle service for entry since walking across Highway 278 is prohibited.
If you decide to attend by bike, spectators riding bicycles are permitted to enter directly into Long Cove Club and park at the bicycle racks on the left side of the Clubhouse.
Golf carts are not permitted for spectator use, but there is a path around the entire tournament area, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes.
If you can’t make it in person, you can still watch the matchups between the nation’s top golf teams live. The event will be televised on Golf Channel all three days of the competition from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Tournament Schedule:
Monday, March 3
9:20 - 11:40 a.m. First round tee times
2:30 - 5:30 p.m. Golf Channel live broadcast
Tuesday, March 4
9:20 - 11:40 a.m. Second round tee times
2:30 - 5:30 p.m. Golf Channel live broadcast
Wednesday, March 5
9:20 - 11:40 a.m. Final round tee times
2:30 - 5:30 p.m. Golf Channel live broadcast
5:30 p.m. Awards ceremony
Other than the competition, the tournament will include access to the Long Cove Club along with snacks and refreshments along the green.
According to the Long Cove webpage, a snack bar will be available near the 1st Tee and 9th Green.
A Rich History
Puggy Blackmon, former head coach of the South Carolina men’s golf team and current associate head coach for the women’s team, came up with the idea of combining a collegiate golf tournament with a popular rock band.
Blackmon pitched the concept to Darius Rucker during a round at Bulls Bay Golf Club in Charleston, where the musician was playing with members of the Gamecocks’ women’s team. Rucker first became famous as the lead singer and rhythm guitarist for the South Carolina music group, Hootie & the Blowfish.
After securing Long Cove Club as the venue, the tournament debuted in 2012. Since then, the event has grown into one of the premier women’s collegiate golf events, blending top-level competition with intimate musical performances by Rucker himself.
About Long Cove Club
Long Cove Club was established in 1981 and is known for its stunning Pete Dye-designed golf course and state-of-the-art amenities, including tennis, pickleball and a marina on Broad Creek.
The club is ranked among the top residential courses in the U.S., making it an ideal venue for this prestigious event.
Long Cove Club is currently ranked No. 20 in Golfweek’s Top 200 Residential Courses in the U.S. To learn more about the golf course, take a look at their course overview webpage.
Long Cove Club is a Distinguished Residential Club from Boardroom Magazine and continually receives accolades for its top amenities and natural beauty. For additional information, visit www.longcoveclub.com.
If you have questions about the tournament, visit the tournament website at www.LongCoveDRI.com or contact the DRI representative at ccohen@longcoveclub.com or (843) 686-1076.
Long Cove Club is located at 399 Long Cove Drive, Hilton Head Island.
