Harris, MI – Island Resort & Casino will once again welcome some of the nation’s top collegiate men’s golf programs to the Upper Peninsula over Labor Day weekend, September 6 and 7, 2026, for the seventh annual Island Resort Intercollegiate at Sage Run Golf Course. The public is welcome to watch the tournament. Admission is free.
Hosted by South Dakota State University, the 54-hole, two-day stroke-play tournament has established itself as apremier early-season event on the collegiate golf calendar. The 2026 field of twelve NCAA Division I programs includes defending champions, West Virginia University, the University of Michigan, the University of Central Florida, Miami (OH) University and Marquette University, which joins the tournament field for the first time this year. Additional teamscompeting in the 2026 event include Ball State University, Boise State University, Virginia Commonwealth University, St. Mary’s College, the University of North Texas and Kansas City University.
“We’re proud to reach the seventh year of this tournament and to see how it has grown into such a respected event in collegiate golf,” said Tony Mancilla, General Manager of Island Resort & Casino. “Every year, we look forward towelcoming these outstanding student-athletes, coaches and their families to the resort. This year, our expanded StarterShack offers spectators a convenient place to grab food and beverages while they’re here for the tournament.”
Sage Run Golf Course, designed by renowned architect Paul Albanese, is a 7,309-yard, par-72 course known for its dramatic elevation changes, natural terrain and strategic challenges. It is located just 8 miles west of the Island Resort & Casino at W1824 County Road 400 in Harris.
About Island Resort & Casino
Located in Michigan’s scenic Upper Peninsula 15 minutes west of Escanaba, Island Resort & Casino is one of the Midwest’s largest golf, casino and entertainment resort destinations. The resort features over 450 guest rooms, more than 1,150 of the latest slots, a poker room, various gaming tables and a bingo hall, three golf courses (Sweetgrass, Sage Run and Cedar), the luxurious Drift Spa, an RV Park, a headline entertainment showroom, a dedicated Sportsbook space, a pool with waterpark features, a customizable,expansive convention space and enough dining choices to please every palate. The Island Resort and Casino is truly your total resort destination. It’s easily accessible via two regional airports in Escanaba and Marquette connecting through Detroit, Saginaw, Lansingor Grand Rapids. Plan your stay today, then get ready to enjoy your total experience at the Island!
For more information, visit www.islandresortandcasino.com
