Kaua‘i’s Ocean Course At Hōkūala Hosting Historic 30th Rainbow Wahine Invitational

Funds raised through the support of teams, alumni and fans will benefit children and families recovering from Hurricane Lowell

TOURNAMENT FACTS Dates: October 19-21, 2026
Venue:svg]:relative [&>svg]:top-1 text-link hover:text-link-hover active:text-link-hover " target="_blank">Ocean Course at Hōkūala Location: Lihu'e, Kaua'i
Yardage (Par): 5,929 (72)
Format: 54 holes; 18 holes each day; 5-count-4

Tee Times: 9:30 a.m. HST, shotgun start on Monday and Tuesday; 9:00 a.m. HST shotgun start on Wednesday

Live Scoring: svg]:relative [&>svg]:top-1 text-link hover:text-link-hover active:text-link-hover " target="_blank">SCOREBOARD

Host: The University of Hawai'i
Defending Team Champion: Baylor (851; -14)
Defending Individual Champion: Yurang Li, Baylor (204; -12)

Donation Link: svg]:relative [&>svg]:top-1 text-link hover:text-link-hover active:text-link-hover " target="_blank">2026 Rainbow Wahine Invitational supports children affected by Hurricane Lowell

TEEING OFF

The 30th Rainbow Wahine Invitational - the University of Hawai'i's storied women's golf tournament - will be contested for the second straight year on the Ocean Course at Hōkūala on Kaua'i after formally being played for a quarter century on O'ahu. From Oct. 19-21, 13 teams from 11 states and one from Japan will tee it up on Hawai'i's "Garden Isle."

Following Hurricane Lowell, this year's Rainbow Wahine Invitational carries special significance for Kaua'i. Welcoming teams from across the United States and Japan provides an opportunity to demonstrate the island's resilience and readiness to host NCAA Division I competition, while simultaneously supporting hurricane relief efforts and the island's economic recovery.

The tournament will support a collaborative message to visitors around the world: "Kauaʻi is Open with Aloha."

KAUA'I STRONG

In partnership with 501(c)3 organization svg]:relative [&>svg]:top-1 text-link hover:text-link-hover active:text-link-hover " target="_blank">HerbieGives, a fundraising campaign has been launched to address immediate hurricane recovery needs, while continuing a long-term mission of supporting local families and community initiatives. Tournament supporters, participating universities, alumni, visitors and those unable to attend are invited to support in one of three ways:

Visit: Experience and support Kauaʻi's economy while respecting recovering communities.

Share: Spread the word that Kauaʻi is Open with Aloha.

Give: Support families and communities affected by Hurricane Lowell with this fundraiser.

TEAMS (14)

App State, BYU, Eastern Michigan, Grand Canyon, Hawai'i, Kansas State, Long Beach State, Nevada, Osaka Gakuin (Japan), Prairie View A&M, Sacramento State, San Diego State, Tulane and Washington State.

VENUE

The Ocean Course at Hōkūala, home to the longest continuous stretch of oceanfront holes in the state, is part of a picturesque 450-acre resort property surrounded by the Pacific Ocean, Kalapaki Bay and Hā'upu Mountain Range.

Following extensive hurricane recovery efforts, the Ocean Course at Hōkūala has reopened with pristine greens and championship-level playing conditions, thanks to the extraordinary dedication of the club's maintenance and operations teams led by Rey Tacsiat. Hosting the Rainbow Wahine Invitational marks an important milestone in the course's recovery and reaffirms its commitment to welcoming visitors to Kauaʻi.

EVENT HISTORY

Originally created as the Princeville Rainbow Wahine Fall Classic, and later known as the Rainbow Wahine Invitational as the event moved islands and golf courses, UH's annual fall event has hosted impressive teams and individuals during its 29-year history. UCLA leads all programs with five team titles, followed by Sacramento State (3), Baylor (3), Colorado State (2), Florida International (2) and San Francisco (2). Baylor is the defending champion.

ATTENDANCE: SUNDAY - WEDNESDAY

Practice round and tournament round attendance is free for all walking spectators to watch the future stars of women's professional golf. Parking is available on-site. The Ocean Course at Hōkūala is a five-minute drive from Lihue Airport (LIH).

About Ocean Course at Hōkūala

Home to the longest continuous stretch of oceanfront holes in the state of Hawai'i, the Ocean Course was named one of the "World's Most Beautiful Golf Courses" by MSN Travel. The 18-hole golf course is part of svg]:relative [&>svg]:top-1 text-link hover:text-link-hover active:text-link-hover " target="_blank">Timbers Kaua'i Ocean Club & Residences, a private residential club which opened in 2018 on the island's southeast coast. Timbers Kaua'i sits on a 450-acre natural amphitheater and offers unobstructed views of the Pacific Ocean, Kalapaki Bay and Hā'upu Mountain Range. svg]:relative [&>svg]:top-1 text-link hover:text-link-hover active:text-link-hover " target="_blank">Website | svg]:relative [&>svg]:top-1 text-link hover:text-link-hover active:text-link-hover " target="_blank">Facebook | svg]:relative [&>svg]:top-1 text-link hover:text-link-hover active:text-link-hover " target="_blank">Instagram

About Troon

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