Midland Country Club to host Dow Championship September 27–October 3, 2027
MIDLAND, Mich. – Tournament officials announced today that the Dow Championship will be returning to Midland Country Club next year, taking place from September 27–October 3, 2027. Competition will begin on Thursday, September 30.
“The Dow Championship has become one of the most anticipated weeks in the Great Lakes Bay Region, and Dow is proud to have helped build it. This is a signature event in women’s professional sport — one that delivers real value for our community, our partners and our customers. We look forward to welcoming the world’s best players back to Midland,” said Karen S. Carter, Dow Chief Executive Officer.
“The Dow Championship team looks forward to hosting world-class golfers and fans back to Midland Country Club – the perfect setting to enjoy the autumn season in Michigan,” said Carlos Padilla II, Executive Director of the Dow Championship. “We are grateful for the incredible support of our volunteers, sponsors and community partners who make this event possible. We are excited to bring everyone together again for another memorable week.”
The Dow Championship is the only official team event on the LPGA Tour, with 72 two-player teams competing for a $3.3 million purse in 72 holes of foursomes (alternate shot) and four-ball (best ball) formats.
The Dow Championship is committed to supporting the regional economy and nonprofit organizations. Each year, the event contributes an estimated $20 million in economic impact in the Great Lakes Bay Region. Since 2019, the Dow Championship has contributed over $3.5 million to local nonprofits through its charitable giveback program. The tournament also aims to be one of the most sustainable golf events in the world, reinforced through Dow’s role as the Official Sustainability Resource for the LPGA.
The Dow Championship in 2026 featured World No. 1 Nelly Korda, World Golf Hall of Famer Juli Inkster, as well as several former Dow Championship winners. Last year’s champions Gina Kim and Yana Wilson earned the first LPGA Tour wins of their careers at Midland Country Club.
During the 2026 Dow Championship, the nominees for this year’s Dow Impact Award were also announced. The nominees are Brooke Henderson, Danielle Kang, Jeeno Thitikul, and Angel Yin. Kang and Yin competed in the 2026 Dow Championship. The LPGA and Dow created the Impact Award to recognize Tour players for their community involvement, leadership, and commitment to enacting positive change. Fan voting for the 2026 Impact Award Winner will open this fall.
For more information about the Dow Championship, including tournament announcements, visit dowchampionship.com and follow @dowchampionship on Instagram, Facebook and X. The schedule of events, ticketing options, and volunteer opportunities will be released in 2027.
About the Dow Championship
The Dow Championship is an official LPGA Tour event held in Michigan’s Great Lakes Bay Region from September 27–October 3, 2027, at Midland Country Club in Midland, Michigan. It is the only official team event on the LPGA Tour, awarding both official money and points. Since its inception, the Dow Championship has led the way in sustainability, certifying its environmental impact through a partnership with Council for Responsible Sport. The Dow Championship has achieved zero-waste each year, making it the most sustainable event on the LPGA Tour.
The tournament is played with 72 two-woman teams competing in a 72-hole stroke play format with alternating rounds of foursomes (alternate shot) and four-ball (best ball) with a $3.3 million purse. Beyond world-class golf, the week-long event offers a variety of experiences, including a STEM Center, youth programming, and leadership events. This inclusive event provides free daily youth activities, affordable ticket options, and complimentary admission for kids 17 and under, as well as past and present military personnel.
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About the LPGA
The Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) is the world’s premier women’s professional golf organization. Created in 1950 by 13 pioneering female Founders, the LPGA, whose Members now represent nearly 40 countries, is the longest-standing professional women’s sports organization. Through the LPGA Tour, the Epson Tour, the LPGA Professionals, and a joint venture with the Ladies European Tour, the LPGA provides female professionals the opportunity to pursue their dreams in the game of golf at the highest level. In addition to its professional tours and teaching accreditation programs, the LPGA features a fully integrated Foundation, which provides best-in-class programming for female golfers through its junior golf programming, and its LPGA Amateurs division, which offers its members playing and learning opportunities around the world. The LPGA aims to use its unique platform to inspire, transform and advance opportunities for girls and women, on and off the golf course.
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About the LPGA Tour
The LPGA Tour is the world’s leading competitive destination for the best female professional golfers in the world. The Tour hosts more than 32 annual events across 12 countries for over 200 athletes, awarding total prize funds exceeding $129 million and reaching television audiences in more than 220 countries. Follow the LPGA Tour on its U.S. television home, Golf Channel.
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