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Howey-in-the-Hills, FL (April 3, 2026) – The Horizon League and the Greater Orlando Sports Commission (GO Sports) have reached an agreement for Lake County to continue serving as host of the Horizon League Men’s and Women’s Golf Championships through the 2029 academic year. Mission Resort + Club in Howie-in-the-Hills will continue to serve as the host venue.
GO Sports, Discover Lake County, and Mission Resort + Club have partnered to host the Horizon League Men’s and Women’s Golf Championships in the region since 2011.
“We are excited to continue our long-standing relationship with the Greater Orlando Sports Commission and Mission Resort + Club,” stated Christine Neuman, Horizon League Interim Commissioner. “This incredible partnership has allowed us to create major experiences for our student-athletes in one of the pinnacle moments of their collegiate careers and we look forward to continuing to host our League championships in Lake County for the next four years.”
“Discover Lake County is proud to continue our longstanding partnership with the Horizon League, the Greater Orlando Sports Commission, and Mission Resort + Club,” said Ryan Ritchie, Director of the Office of Tourism for Discover Lake County Florida. “Hosting these championships through 2029 is a testament to the exceptional experience our destination provides for student-athletes and coaches, both on and off the course. We look forward to continuing to showcase Lake County as a premier destination for collegiate golf while delivering meaningful economic impact to our community.”
“We are proud to extend our partnership with the Horizon League and continue hosting their men’s and women’s golf championships in Lake County through 2029,” said Jason Siegel, President & CEO of the Greater Orlando Sports Commission. “This long-term commitment speaks to the strength of our collaboration with Discover Lake County and the outstanding team at Mission Resort + Club, who consistently deliver a championship-caliber experience for student-athletes, coaches, and fans. We look forward to building on this momentum and continuing to showcase Lake County as a premier destination for collegiate golf.”
The 2026 Horizon League Men’s and Women’s Golf Championships are scheduled for April 25-27, with 10 men’s teams and seven women’s teams from the northern mid-west region competing in their respective tournaments.
ABOUT THE GREATER ORLANDO SPORTS COMMISSION
The Greater Orlando Sports Commission (GO Sports) is a private, non-profit organization established to attract and manage sports-related events, conferences and activities that drive positive economic development in the City of Orlando, Lake County, Orange County, Osceola County, and Seminole County. Founded in 1992-93, the organization has hosted or co-hosted more than 1,700 events in the Greater Orlando area with a total economic impact exceeding $3.86 billion in spending within the community. For more information, visit GreaterOrlandoSports.com.
ABOUT THE HORIZON LEAGUE
The Horizon League is an NCAA Division I athletics conference comprised of 11 member institutions headquartered in Indianapolis. The League and our member schools develop nearly 4,000 student-athletes for life. Through unique opportunities in major metropolitan cities, their athletic, academic and personal aspirations can be achieved. Because what they learn today will inspire who they become tomorrow. For more information, visit HorizonLeague.com.
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