SAN MARCOS, Texas – The Texas State women's golf team announced Monday that the annual Jim West Challenge will be hosted at Kissing Tree Golf Club through 2021.

"We cannot thank Jim and Carol enough for their support of our program and women's college golf," head coach Lisa Strom said. "Their impact on women's collegiate golf has created tremendous excitement surrounding the Jim West Challenge. Each year we strive to make the tournament bigger and better. By having a three-year commitment with Kissing Tree, we will certainly continue on that path."

2019
Teams and guests arrive: Oct. 18
College-Am and Banquet: Oct. 19
Tournament: Oct. 20-21

2020
Teams and guests arrive: Oct. 30
College-Am and Banquet: Oct. 31
Tournament: Nov. 1-2

2021
Teams and guests arrive: Oct. 15
College-Am and Banquet: Oct. 16
Tournament: Oct. 17-18

"What a great opportunity we have to be able to have the Jim West Challenge at home, in San Marcos and at the beautiful Kissing Tree Golf Club for the next three years," Mr. West said. "Kissing Tree has provided us with the great pleasure of brining the top women's collegiate golf tournament to the beautiful home of Texas State."

The Jim West Challenge is one of the most respected women's collegiate golf tournaments in the country and fields a star-studded group of teams. The commitment by Jim and Carol West, Kissing Tree and Embassy Suites will ensure the continued success of the prestigious tournament.

"The Jim West Challenge has been one of the premier golf tournaments in the country for the past 10 years and it continues to grow and get better each year," Executive Senior Associate Athletics Director Travis Comer said. "We truly believe the teams and student-athletes get a first-class experience that they will remember the rest of their lives."

"With the support of Jim and Carol and Kissing Tree, this is a great opportunity for Texas State to showcase San Marcos and the Central Texas Community."

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