University of Wyoming wins NGI with Motocaddy electric caddies

By AI, Created 9:30 AM UTC, May 20, 2026, /AGP/ – The University of Wyoming won the Golfweek Women’s National Golf Invitational after using Motocaddy electric caddies in a first for NCAA golf. The event highlighted how carts can reduce fatigue, improve scores and may push college golf toward wider adoption.

Why it matters: - The Golfweek Women’s National Golf Invitational became the first NCAA golf tournament to use an electric caddy. - The result could accelerate adoption of walking aids in college golf, especially in hot, windy conditions where fatigue affects scoring. - Motocaddy’s products were used by most of the field, giving the brand a high-profile showcase in competitive college golf.

What happened: - The University of Wyoming won the 54-hole Golfweek Women’s National Golf Invitational at Ak-Chin Southern Dunes in Maricopa, Arizona. - Wyoming used Motocaddy M1 DHC electric caddies for its four lowest players during the event. - The Cowgirls finished at 873, or 9 over par, and won wire to wire in the fourth edition of the Women’s NGI. - The team beat the previous NGI scoring record by four strokes. - The individual champion also used a Motocaddy QB2 push cart and won with rounds of 71, 68 and 70 for a 209 total, 6 under par, which was a tournament record.

The details: - Players using an electric caddy scored six shots better on average than players who carried their clubs. - The scoring gap was three shots in the final round alone. - Participants used electric caddies at a rate of 70% across the field. - Motocaddy products, including electric caddies and push carts, were used by 85% of the field. - Nine of the top 12 players used a Motocaddy product over the weekend. - The Motocaddy lineup cited for the event includes the M7 GPS REMOTE, M7 REMOTE, M5 GPS DHC and M1 DHC models. - The M7 models feature remote navigation and terrain control. - The M5 GPS DHC includes next-generation GPS software and a 3.5-inch LCD touchscreen display. - The M1 DHC is described as a compact-folding model.

Between the lines: - The results suggest that reduced physical strain may have translated into better performance for players who did not have to carry bags. - The strong usage numbers give Motocaddy a built-in proof point as college golf tests alternatives to carrying clubs. - The tournament also served as a live test case for how equipment changes can affect pace, comfort and endurance across three rounds. - Lance Ringler, the NGI tournament director, said player feedback was overwhelmingly positive and that many golfers found the carts easy to use. - Josey Stender, Wyoming’s head women’s golf coach, said the caddies supported players physically and mentally and reduced the stress of carrying bags for three straight rounds.

What’s next: - Motocaddy said it expects to work with coaches and players at the men’s event next week. - The company is positioning the NGI experience as evidence that electric caddies can become more common in college golf. - Motocaddy directs readers to more information and says product inquiries can also be sent to andy.warren@motocaddy.com.

The bottom line: - Wyoming’s win gave Motocaddy a first-of-its-kind NCAA showcase and a strong argument that electric caddies can help elite college golfers perform better while conserving energy.