Pay It Forward Collegiate Golf Tournament

An annual collegiate tournament hosted by the University of Minnesota and University of St. Thomas.

Pay It Forward Collegiate Bell Bank

About the Bell Bank Pay It Forward Collegiate 

Bell Bank is proud to sponsor and present the Pay It Forward Collegiate Golf Tournament, with the 2026 having taken place March 23-24 at the Wigwam Golf Club’s Gold and Blue Courses in Litchfield Park, Ariz. As part of Bell’s Pay It Forward commitment, the winning men’s and women’s teams received $5,000, and the individual winners $1,000, to donate to their charity of choice. Hosting this fun, competitive tournament on one of the top 100 golf courses in the country is a unique way for Bell to partner with collegiate teams and inspire the next generation of paying it forward.

Tournament Field and Details

The Pay It Forward Collegiate includes both a men’s and women’s tournament. Check out the 2026 participant teams below.

  •  The Bell Bank ‘Pay it Forward’ Collegiate is more than a first-class college golf tournament. The charitable aspect of the tournament gave our team the ability to positively impact somebody in our community. It was a really special experience to be a part of.

    - Andrew Tank, Iowa State Men’s Golf

    • 2026 Tournament Highlights and Winners

    At the 2026 tournament, University of South Florida boasted both the top team and top individual scores on the women’s side, with Regina Plascencia finishing as the top individual. Marquette took home the top men’s team trophy with Maryland’s Emil Riegger placing first in the men’s tournament. Watch the following video to see more from the 2026 tournament.

    • Golfer holding trophy and smiling
    • Golf team photo with the trophy and the pay it forward check
    • Golfer holding a trophy and smiling
    • Golf team photo with the trophy and the pay it forward check
    • Man standing with their golf club with the Bell Bank tent and sponsor signs in the background
    • Golfers huddling
    • Event sponsor logos with golfer swinging golf club in the background
    • A group of men standing in front of the Bell Bank Collegiate backdrop
    • Two golfers celebrating and hugging
    • Golfers shaking hands
    • Two speakers talking to a group of people
    • Three people smiling with a stadium in the background
    • Three people smiling and holding food

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