HARRIS, MI – The 15th annual Island Resort Championship returns to Sweetgrass Golf Club this summer, featuring professional competition on one of the Midwest’s well-known golf courses and an opportunity for spectators to watch emerging players from professional women’s golf up close. As a stop on the Epson Tour – the official qualifying tour for the LPGA – the event is designed to appeal to both dedicated golf fans and casual spectators.
The Island Resort Championship showcases 144 of the world’s top rising women golfers competing for a $225,000 purse and the opportunity to earn their way onto the LPGA Tour. The tournament champion will receive a $33,750 winner’s check, a championship trophy and a tribal honor quilt handmade by an elder of the Hannahville Indian Community – a unique tradition that reflects the culture and spirit behind the event.
Again, this year, the Epson Tour’s three Michigan tournaments have partnered with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation to continue the Pure Michigan Cup, launched in 2025, awarding an additional $20,000 in bonus money (1st place – $10,000; 2nd place – $6,000; 3rd place – $4,000) to the top three point-earners after the three successive Michigan tournaments: FireKeepers Casino Hotel Championship (June 12-14; Marshall, MI), Great Lakes Championship (June 19-21; Harbor Springs, MI) and The Island Resort Championship at Sweetgrass (June 26-28; Harris, MI). A trophy ceremony at the Island Resort Championship will conclude the inaugural Cup.
