FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. - The Fayetteville, NC Area Convention & Visitors Bureau is pleased to announce that the 2028 NJCAA Division I Women's Golf Championship will be held at Gates Four Golf & Country Club in Fayetteville, NC, bringing a national collegiate sporting event to Cumberland County that is expected to generate significant overnight stays and visitor spending for the destination.
Scheduled for May 8-11, 2028, the championship is expected to include 15 teams, bringing an estimated 90 to 120 players to the market. With many attendees expected to stay 6 to 7 nights, the event represents a significant part of the sports tourism business for Fayetteville and Cumberland County. It is projected to produce about 350 room nights, more than $144,000 in total business sales, and approximately $5,200 in local taxes. In addition to players and coaches, the event is expected to draw parents, fans, and supporters to Fayetteville for nearly a week, creating meaningful economic impact for local hotels, restaurants, and businesses.
Jim Gerwitz, DI Women's Golf Chair, stated, "We are excited to move the tournament toward the East Coast, and Fayetteville, NC, is a beautiful location. The facility and the course are top-notch, our student-athletes will definitely have a wonderful championship experience."
Gates Four features an 18-hole championship golf course with bent-grass greens, renovated bunkers, and beautiful fairways lined with tall pine trees. Designed in a traditional style by acclaimed golf course architect Willard Byrd in 1967, the course now has a new, remarkable must-see design completed by Kris Spence in 2011. Gates Four remains within the top list of premier clubs in the golfing community. Kris is recognized as one of the leading golf course architects in design and restoration.
Kevin Lavertu, General Manager of Gates Four Golf & Country Club, stated, "Gates Four Golf and Country Club feels privileged to host such a prestigious event and assisting with showcasing Gates Four, along with what the Fayetteville region has to offer. We feel the course will be a great test to determine a Champion. It will require people to use all clubs in their bags. We look forward to welcoming players, coaches, parents, and spectators for this amazing event."
"Hosting the 2028 NJCAA Division I Women's Golf Championship at Gates Four Golf & Country Club is a meaningful win for Fayetteville and Cumberland County," said Robert Cox, director of sales and sports commission for the Fayetteville, NC Area Convention & Visitors Bureau. "This event brings talented student-athletes, coaches, and families to our community while also generating valuable overnight stays and visitor spending for local businesses. We look forward to welcoming teams and guests to Fayetteville and showcasing the hospitality, amenities, and experience that make our destination capable of hosting high-caliber amateur and collegiate events."
Beyond the competition, visitors will have the opportunity to experience Fayetteville's hotels, restaurants, and attractions throughout their stay. Known for its strong sports tourism infrastructure and diverse visitor offerings, Fayetteville continues to build its reputation as a destination capable of hosting high-caliber amateur and collegiate events.
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About Gates Four Golf & Country Club
With its renovation, Gates Four now boasts state-of-the-art USGA-specified greens, which are a blend of A1/A4 bent grass to provide an optimum surface year-round. Discover how exciting and challenging our newly renovated course can be for all levels of golfers and enjoy the atmosphere of a full-service, private club. Our experienced and trained PGA professionals are always available to help with any facet of your game, from planning an informal golf outing to arranging private lessons or a charity golf event. www.gatesfour.com
About Fayetteville NC Area Convention & Visitors Bureau
The Fayetteville NC Area Convention & Visitors Bureau is the official destination marketing organization for Cumberland County. Funded by the county's room occupancy tax, the bureau works to increase visitation, elevate the visitor experience, and generate economic impact through travel and tourism. By promoting Fayetteville and Cumberland County to leisure travelers, meeting planners, sports organizers, and group tour markets, the bureau supports local businesses and helps strengthen the area's reputation as a welcoming place to visit, live and do business.
About NJCAA
Since 1938, the NJCAA has served as the premier governing body for two-year collegiate athletics, providing student-athletes with opportunities to prepare, compete, succeed, and achieve in both their academic and athletic disciplines. The NJCAA is the second largest national intercollegiate athletic organization in the United States, with more than 500 member schools and 3,400 teams competing in 30 different sports. Each year, the NJCAA sponsors 57 national championships and invitationals.