Dalton State to Host 2024 NAIA Men’s Golf National Championship

The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics has selected Dalton State (Georgia) as the host of the 2024 NAIA Men’s Golf National Championship at the Dalton Golf and Country Club in Dalton.

Dalton State is a first time host of the event. The 2024 NAIA Men’s Golf National Championship is scheduled for May 21-24. The 2023 championship event, the 71st in NAIA history, will be May 16–19 at Las Sendas Golf Club in Mesa, Arizona.

“Dalton State will be an excellent host for this event,” said Austin Bennett, NAIA director of championships. “The entire group there put together a detailed bid and will provide a great championship experience for the student-athletes that will compete for a title.”

“What a privilege to be chosen as host for the 2024 NAIA Men’s Golf National Championship,” said Jon Jaudon, executive director of athletics and external relations at Dalton State. “This communities’ collective efforts during the bid process brought together leaders from Dalton State, Dalton Golf and Country Club, the Dalton Chamber of Commerce and Dalton Convention and Visitors Bureau. Dalton is beyond excited for this opportunity. We will provide the athletes, coaches and visitors an experience worthy of a National Championship.”

The Dalton Golf and Country Club course was opened in 1912 and went through a renovation in 1970 designed by Kirby Player and Associates before a 2020 redesign spearheaded by Bill Bergin.

“This is truly an honor to have been chosen as the host facility,” said Scott Stuart, general manager and chief operating officer of Dalton Golf and Country Club. “Our goal is to exceed every expectation and build a relationship that will continue for years to come. DGCC has just finished a Bill Bergin redesign in 2020, we have an excellent championship golf course and newly renovated clubhouse will provide an outstanding venue for dining options.”