DOW Championship: The Only LPGA Tour Team Event
The Dow Championship purse ranks among the top five non-major LPGA events, at $3.3 million while featuring 72 two-woman teams competing in a 72-hole stroke play format. The competition alternates between foursomes (alternate shot) and four-ball (best ball) rounds, all played at fan-friendly Midland Country Club. Beyond the competition, the event offers interactive experiences for all ages – plus pre-tournament events in downtown Midland.
Players from the LPGA Tour who have participated in the past include names like: Lydia Ko, Brittany Lang, Lexi Thompson, Brittany Lincicome, the Jutanugarn sisters, Brooke Henderson, Lizette Salas and Jennifer Kupcho.
There is more than just golf, with entertainment for the entire family, including interactive youth experiences, premium hospitality suites, and community-focused activities, like a STEM Center and Autograph Alley – and Yoga on the Green – a 45-minute yoga class ($5) on the green at Midland Country Club on Saturday, June 28.
Ticket and Event Options:
All ticket options include tournament access, public concessions, and children’s activities. Kids 17 and under receive free admission with a ticketed adult.
Daily ($10) or Weekly Tickets ($25) – Choose between single-day or full-week access.
Eagle’s Nest Hospitality Suite on Hole 17 Presented by Saginaw Spirit & Sandtrap Social on Hole 12 ($60) – Elevated tournament experience including unlimited food and beverage, exclusive views of the tournament, and unique fan engagement.
Military Personnel & Veterans (Free) – Complimentary weekly tickets for military personnel and veterans, including access to the Veterans Hospitality Suite with free food and beverages, plus a free guest ticket. A valid military ID is required at the main admissions gate.
Here is what any Veteran in attendance can expect:
Pancake breakfast on Thursday
Chicken dinner Friday night (but there’s always hamburgers and hots dogs and refreshments at all times)
Saturday, Happy Hour
Sunday, ice cream sundaes
Additional Tournament Week Events:
Rock the Block Presented by Dow Credit Union (Free) – Celebrate the beginning of tournament week in Downtown Midland on Monday, June 23, from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM. The event will feature line dancing, adoptable animals from the Midland Humane Society, and more.
First Tee Junior Clinic Presented by Wilson (Free) – Children ages 3-18 can sign up for the Junior Clinic at Currie Golf Course on Tuesday, June 24. Children ages 2-6 must be accompanied by a parent. Register at https://dowchampionship.com/spectator-information.
