Three tournaments, in collaboration with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, to create the “Pure Michigan Cup” and award athletes with bonus money.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (May 19, 2026) — The Epson Tour announced today, in collaboration with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, the return of the Pure Michigan Cup, a premier competition during the Tour’s Midwest stretch.

The tournaments involved are the FireKeepers Casino Hotel Championship, the Great Lakes Championship, and the Island Resort Championship. The competition serves as a high-stakes spotlight on the "Road to the LPGA," rewarding consistency and elite play during one of the most grueling stretches of the season.

“The Pure Michigan Cup has quickly become a highlight of our schedule, deepening our connection to the state of Michigan and its incredible golf community,” said Jody Brothers, Epson Tour General Manager. “Last year showed exactly why this Cup matters, our top finishers used the momentum from Michigan to propel themselves directly to the LPGA Tour.”

The Pure Michigan Cup will award $20,000 in bonus money to the top three point earners at the conclusion of the three tournaments. Cup points will be awarded at the end of each tournament, mirroring the points earned in the Epson Tour’s season-long Race for the Card. One stipulation to the side competition is that to be eligible to earn the bonus money, athletes must compete in all three tournaments.

Money will be distributed as follows:

1st place - $10,000
2nd place - $6,000
3rd place - $4,000

The 2026 Cup looks to follow a historic debut season. In 2025, Melanie Green captured the inaugural Pure Michigan Cup and the $10,000 top prize. Green utilized that victory as a springboard to become the 2025 Epson Tour Player of the Year and Gaelle Truet Rookie of the Year, ultimately clinching her 2026 LPGA Tour card. Joining her in the winner’s circle were Riley Smyth ($6,000), who also earned her LPGA Tour card for the 2026 season, and Samantha Wagner ($4,000).

The competition kicks off at the FireKeepers Casino Hotel Championship and will stretch over three consecutive weeks. Here are the full details for the involved tournaments:

FireKeepers Casino Hotel Championship – Marshall, MI, June 12-14
Great Lakes Championship at the Highlands – Harbor Springs, MI, June 19-21
Island Resort Championship – Harris, MI, June 26-28

“There’s no place like Pure Michigan as a summer golf destination,” said Kelly Wolgamott, Vice President of Pure Michigan. “We are proud to have Michigan golf on a national stage again this year to showcase the amazing talent on the Epson Tour and our state’s world-class golf destinations at three professional women’s golf events in the Pure Michigan Cup.”

Epson Tour Announces Pure Michigan Cup Competition Returning for 2026 Midwest Swing

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