Cal-Baptist Wins 21st Annual Rio Verde Collegiate Invitational

Posted on March 1, 2024

Rio Verde, Ariz. (March 1, 2024) –Rio Verde Country Club recently hosted 20 women’s collegiate teams from across the country for the 21st annual Rio Verde Collegiate Invitational. The three-day competition saw Cal-Baptist capture the team championship, holding off both 2023 champion Xavier and Illinois State by 5 strokes. Illinois State graduate student Ali Shrock took the top honors in the individual competition with rounds of 72-69-70 to finish with a total of 211. The tournament, which was hosted in conjunction with Western Michigan University, was played on Rio Verde’s par-72 Quail Run Golf Course at 6,044 yards.

Top 5 Teams:
1st         California Baptist – 865
T2nd      Xavier – 870
T2nd      Illinois State – 870
4th         Kennesaw State – 878
5th         Butler – 879

Rio Verde Country Club members and community residents graciously volunteered their time to coordinate the four-day event, which included a Thursday practice round. Golfers were served multiple meals and enjoyed the hospitality.

Universities that competed in the 2024 Rio Verde Collegiate Invitational included:

  • Akron
  • Ball State
  • Bowling Green
  • Bradley
  • Butler University
  • California Baptist University
  • Central Michigan
  • Eastern Michigan
  • Evansville University
  • Illinois State
  • Kennesaw State University
  • Loyola of Chicago
  • Missouri State University
  • Oakland University
  • Ohio University
  • University of South Dakota
  • Utah Tech
  • Wichita State University
  • Western Michigan University
  • Xavier

“The staff and I were honored to welcome these exceptional, young athletes once again,” said Anthony Paino, Rio Verde Country Club’s general manager.  “Each year, they bring an incredible level of dedication and skill, and the Rio Verde community takes pride in hosting the tournament.”

For more information on the Rio Verde Community and Country Club, visit www.rioverdearizona.com.

About Rio Verde Community and Country Club
Located between the eastern foothills of the McDowell Mountains and the Tonto National Forest, Rio Verde Country Club is a private 36-hole golf club in Rio Verde, Ariz. and is managed by Troon Privé, the private club operating division of Troon. Members who reside in the Rio Verde community enjoy unlimited access to dining and events, 36-holes of parkland-style golf, a driving range, three putting greens, bunker/chipping complex, tennis, pickleball, swimming, fitness, bocce, and dozens of special interest clubs. Full membership is also available to non-residents and provides unlimited access to tee times, golf events, and dining. With its low taxes, competitive real estate prices and tranquil location, Rio Verde appeals to primary and vacation homeowners. Comprised of custom-built homes, townhomes and villas in a wide range of prices, Rio Verde is a low-density, master-planned enclave with large lots highlighted by golf course, mountain or desert views.

About Troon
Headquartered in Scottsdale, Ariz., Troon is the world’s largest golf and golf-related hospitality management company, providing services at 850-plus locations, including operational responsibility for 575-plus 18-hole equivalent golf courses around the globe. In addition to golf, Troon specializes in homeowner association management, private residence clubs, estate management and associated hospitality venues. Troon’s award-winning food and beverage division operates and manages 600-plus food and beverage operations located at golf resorts, private clubs, daily fee golf courses and recreational facilities. With properties located in 45-plus states and 35-plus countries, Troon’s family of brands includes Troon Golf, Troon Privé, Troon International, Indigo Sports, CADDIEMASTER, ClubUp, Cliff Drysdale Tennis, Peter Burwash International, True Club Solutions, RealFood Hospitality, Strategy and Design, Casa Verde Golf, ICON Management and Eventive Sports. For additional news and information, visit www.Troon.com, TroonMagazine.com or connect with Troon on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Troon Chronicles, Press Room, and via The Turn Podcast.

Media Contact:
Rob Myers
Troon
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