NCAA Golf Committee awards Division I Championship to Prairie Dunes

Prairie Dunes Country Club in Hutchinson will be the host course for the 2014 NCAA Men’s Division I Golf Championship with Wichita State serving as the host institution. The announcement was made today by the NCAA Golf Committee.

“Prairie Dunes is honored to team with Wichita State in hosting the 2014 NCAA Men’s Golf Championship, and would like to thank the NCAA for their selection of Prairie Dunes to host their premiere event,” said Scott Nelson, PGA, General Manager, Prairie Dunes Country Club.

The NCAA noted that Hutchinson, Prairie Dunes, and Wichita State competed with 26 other communities around the country to be the host location for the 2014 Championship event.

“We’re thrilled to hear that the NCAA has chosen Hutchinson to host their 2014 Men’s Division I Golf Championship” said LeAnn Cox, Director of the Greater Hutchinson Convention/Visitors Bureau. “We’re extremely confident that our community, as well as Prairie Dunes Country Club, will provide an ideal location for this prestigious event.”

The tournament format includes 30 teams and six individuals who will compete in over 54 holes. An individual champion will then be crowned before the top eight teams advance to match play.

“It’s impossible to put a price tag on the worldwide media coverage this event will provide to our community, as well as the entire state of Kansas. It will allow us to showcase some of our truly unique assets to a broader audience.” Cox said.

The championship dates are tentatively set for May 27-June 1, 2014, but are subject to change due to television.

This spring, the Atlanta Athletic Club is host for the 2013 NCAA Men’s Division I Golf Championship with Georgia Tech as the host institution.