ESTERO, Fla. (Sept. 30, 2025) — West Bay Club will host the second annual West Bay Collegiate Invitational Golf Tournament from October 5–7, 2025. This highly anticipated event will feature 12 NCAA Division I men’s golf teams, most of which are ranked among the nation’s Top 100 programs.
Competing teams include the Florida Gulf Coast University Eagles, University of Central Florida Knights, Stetson Hatters, University of Texas El Paso Miners, Eastern Michigan Eagles, DePaul Blue Devils, Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders, Florida Atlantic University Owls, George Mason Patriots, Jacksonville University Dolphins, Coastal Carolina Chanticleers, and Elon Phoenix.
The tournament kicks off with a Collegiate/Amateur Day on October 5, followed by two days of tournament play October 6–7, concluding with a luncheon and awards ceremony at West Bay Club.
Morgan Stanley is the presenting sponsor for the 2025 Invitational, underscoring the tournament’s growing prominence in collegiate golf.
The event was organized by West Bay Club’s Head Golf Professional, Danny Butts, who also serves as President of the South Florida PGA Southwest Chapter.
“We’re honored to welcome some of the country’s most competitive programs to West Bay Club,” said Danny Butts. “The Invitational is about more than golf — it’s about building connections, showcasing collegiate talent, and celebrating the role our community plays in growing the game. We’re proud to host an event that brings national attention to West Bay and inspires the next generation of players.”
About West Bay Club
West Bay Club is a member-owned private club and gated community in Estero, Florida, spanning nearly 900 acres with more than half dedicated to conservation. Following a recent $40 million renovation, West Bay offers a championship Pete and P.B. Dye–designed, Fry-Straka–renovated golf course, a private Beach Club on the Gulf of America, and multiple dining venues. Amenities include a resort-style pool and fitness center, spa, tennis, pickleball, bocce, and the River Park with boating, kayaking, and fishing. With a blend of estate homes, villas, and high-rise residences, West Bay provides an exceptional lifestyle that combines world-class recreation, natural beauty, and a strong sense of community.
About Troon
Headquartered in Scottsdale, Ariz., Troon is the world’s largest golf and golf-related hospitality management company providing services at 940-plus locations in 45-plus states and 40-plus countries, including operational responsibility for 575-plus 18-hole equivalent golf courses. 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. Troon’s family of brands includes Troon Golf, Troon Privé, Troon International, Indigo Sports, CADDIEMASTER, ClubUp, Cliff Drysdale Tennis, True Club Solutions, RealFood Hospitality, Strategy & Design and RF DesignStudio, ICON Management and Eventive Sports. For additional news and information, visit www.Troon.com.
Media Contacts:
Rob Myers
Troon
480.477.0506
rmyers@troon.com
Danny Butts
Head Golf Professional
239.444.2351
dbutts@wesbayclubs.com
