The Epson Tour heads to Marshall, Michigan for the 2026 FireKeepers Casino Hotel Championship, set for June 12–14, 2026, at The Medalist Golf Club. Now in its 13th year, this beloved event kicks off three consecutive weeks of Michigan golf that define one of the most exciting stretches on the Road to the LPGA.

Here are a few things to know before play begins:

Tournament Extended Through 2028

The FireKeepers Casino Hotel Championship has announced a tournament extension through 2028, signaling a long-term commitment to women's professional golf in Michigan. The extension ensures that the Calhoun County community will continue to host rising stars of the Epson Tour for years to come, building on more than a decade of championship competition. For players chasing LPGA Tour dreams, it means a reliable, high-profile stop on the Road to the LPGA well into the future.

A New Home at The Medalist Golf Club

After 12 years at Battle Creek Country Club, the FireKeepers Casino Hotel Championship moves to a new home at The Medalist Golf Club in Marshall, Michigan. The Medalist features a links-style course etched out of nearly 300 acres of rolling wooded terrain and wetlands, measuring almost 7,000 yards from the tips and designed in 1997–98 by Bill Newcomb, one of the region's most respected architects. The championship caliber layout will present players with a fresh and demanding test, making for compelling storylines throughout the week as competitors navigate the course for the first time in a professional setting.

Pure Michigan Cup Kicks Off

The FireKeepers Casino Hotel Championship serves as the opening event of the 2026 Pure Michigan Cup, a three-tournament bonus competition in partnership with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. The Pure Michigan Cup awards $20,000 in bonus money to the top three point earners across the three tournaments, the FireKeepers Casino Hotel Championship, the Great Lakes Championship, and the Island Resort Championship, with the stipulation that players must compete in all three events to be eligible. The inaugural 2025 Cup was won by Melanie Green, who went on to become the Epson Tour Player of the Year and Gaelle Truet Rookie of the Year and earn her 2026 LPGA Tour card, underscoring just how much momentum a strong Michigan swing can generate.

First Full-Field Event of the 2026 Epson Tour Season

The FireKeepers Casino Hotel Championship welcomes a full field of 144 players, making it one of the marquee events of the summer schedule. With Race for the Card points on the line and the Pure Michigan Cup now in play, every stroke carries added weight. For players near the bubble in the standings, this week represents a prime opportunity to make a significant move, and for contenders already near the top, a strong showing in Marshall could prove pivotal in securing one of the 15 LPGA Tour cards awarded at season's end.

Things to Know About the 2026 FireKeepers Casino Hotel Championship

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