February 2nd - 4th, 2025
Therese Hession Regional Challenge
The Therese Hession Regional Challenge returns to Palos Verdes Golf Club February 2nd – 4th, 2025 for its 29th year. On behalf of the members of PVGC I would like to welcome the competitors, coaches, and spectators back to PVGC to enjoy one of the top-rated women’s intercollegiate golf tournaments in the country. This year we welcome six of the top ten teams, including last year’s champion South Carolina and 12 of the top 30 individual players in the country to our “Hidden Gem.”
As part of the Therese Hession Regional Challenge the individual winner of the tournament will receive an invitation to play in the LPGA Fir Hills Seri Pak Championship held at PVGC in March 2025.
There will be a College-Am tournament on Saturday, February 1 where members will be paired with a top golfer from each of the participating institutions. In addition, we will welcome a group of junior golfers from the SCGA who will participate in a clinic the afternoon of February 1st conducted by members of our participating teams and our professional golf staff.
Thank you to our members who have stepped up to sponsor this tremendous event, volunteer their time, and host our participating teams. This event is not only good for our club and its members, but it is great for the growth of the game of golf. I hope to see you on the course to support the best players in women’s collegiate golf.
- Steve Lopes
Tournament Chairman
February 2nd-4th, 2025
Welcome
From Therese Hession, Ohio State University Director of Golf (retired), and tournament co-founder
It is my privilege to welcome you to the Therese Hession Regional Challenge. This tournament was a vision of fellow SMU Mustang and PVGC member, Cathy Marino and mine. Our goal was to challenge the best players in Women’s collegiate golf. It has been a dream come true, and an honor to compete at the prestigious Palos Verdes Golf Club.
I wish each participant, coach, and the many friends and family who come to follow their teams the best of luck. I would also like to thank Palos Verdes Golf Club, its members, and professional staff led by Jim Gormley. PVGC truly epitomizes growing the game and giving back to the next generation. Best of luck to all our participants, and I look forward to seeing everyone at Palos Verdes.
- Therese Hession
From David Stocke, General Manager
One of my favorite weeks of the year has arrived. It is an honor to welcome the 2025 Therese Hession Regional Challenge to Palos Verdes Golf Club. This marks the 29th year PVGC has been host of this prestigious event. With 16 of the top-ranked NCAA D1 Women’s Golf teams competing the excitement is always next level. As a former NCAA D-1 player in the West Coast Conference, I have tremendous respect and admiration for the coaches, players, volunteers, and alma mater supporting such a fantastic tournament.
A special shout out to retired Ohio State Women’s Golf Coach Therese Hession for her historic career and all that she has done to make this one of the finest collegiate events in the country. Also, a sincere thank you to our host team Ohio State University and Head Coach, Lisa Strom and Director of Operations, Amy Miller for all they do behind the scenes to make the magic happen.
Thank you to the PVGC Board of Directors, Members, volunteers, and dedicated staff for allowing the Palos Verdes Golf to showcase such an amazing tournament. A tip of the cap goes to PVGC Member Steve Lopes who will serve as the Tournament Chair in 2025. Steve’s extensive background in elite collegiate athletics will be sure to keep the perfection in order.
Last, but not least, thank you to Director of Golf Jim Gormley, PGA, Golf Course Superintendent Steve Manriquez, Executive Chef Garrett Yokoyama, and the entire PVGC professional staff for making Palos Verdes Golf Club shine. Enjoy the week!
- David Stocke, CCM
The 2025 Therese Hession Regional Challenge is sponsored by
