The University of Hawai‘i will host the 30th Rainbow Wahine Invitational from October 19 to 21 at the Ocean Course at Hōkūala in Lihu‘e, Kaua‘i.
The tournament returns to Kaua‘i for the second consecutive year, featuring 14 women’s golf teams, including Osaka Gakuin University from Japan.
This year’s event will also support fundraising efforts for children and families affected by Hurricane Lowell.
Tournament Information
- Dates: October 19th- 21st, 2026
- Host: University of Hawai‘i
- Course: Ocean Course at Hōkūala, Lihu‘e, Kaua‘i
- Par and Yardage: Par 72, 5,929 yards
- Format: 54 holes, 18 holes daily, five players with the lowest four scores counting
- Monday and Tuesday: 9:30 a.m. HST shotgun starts
- Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. HST shotgun start
- Live Scoring: Clippd Tournament Leaderboard
Participating Teams
The 14 teams competing in the 2026 Rainbow Wahine Invitational are:
- Appalachian 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
- Washington State
Players to Watch
María José Barragán, BYU: The senior leads a Cougars team that has opened the season with two consecutive top five finishes. BYU previously won the tournament in 2015.
Francesca Pompa, Tulane: The junior earned American Conference Women’s Player of the Month honors for September after winning the Tulane Classic.
Sophia Macias, Tulane: The sophomore finished tied for first individually at the Ron Moore Intercollegiate.
Emilia Schneider, Sacramento State: The freshman placed second at the Kalispel Invitational in September. Sacramento State has won the Rainbow Wahine Invitational three times.
Olivia Jang, Hawai‘i: The senior led the Rainbow Wahine at the Ben Connell Ram Classic, tying for 19th with a 217 total.
Defending Champions and Tournament History
Baylor won the 2025 team championship at 14 under par, while Yurang Li claimed the individual title at 12 under.
UCLA leads the tournament’s history with five team championships. Baylor and Sacramento State have each won three titles.
Supporting Kaua‘i’s Hurricane Recovery
The tournament will partner with HerbieGives to raise funds for children and families recovering from Hurricane Lowell.
The Ocean Course at Hōkūala has reopened following hurricane recovery work and will host the tournament on its 5,929 yard layout.
A traditional Hawaiian E Ala E ceremony is scheduled for October 18 at 6:00 a.m. on the course’s 13th green.
Spectator admission is free for the practice round and all three competition rounds, with parking available on site.
Follow the Tournament
The opening round begins Monday, October 19, with the final round scheduled for Wednesday, October 21.
View Live Team Scores and Leaderboard
Sources
2026 Rainbow Wahine Invitational Live Scoring | Clippd