The 132-player field is ready to tee it up at Morongo Golf Club at Tukwet Canyon for the IOA Championship presented by Morongo Casino Resort and Spa, set to begin on Friday, April 24, and conclude on Sunday, April 26. The tournament will mark the first event in four weeks for the Epson Tour, introducing the West Coast swing.

Here are a few things to know before play begins:

Field Features Four Past Champions

The 2026 field includes four past champions of the IOA Championship: Juliana Hung (2024 winner), Sophie Hausmann (2021), Jillian Hollis (2019), and Kim Kaufman (2014).

Hung posted a remarkable 21-under par 54-hole score in her victory in 2024. After missing the weekend in the season opener, the Atlantic Beach Classic, Hung quickly found form with back-to-back cuts at the IOA Golf Classic and IOAChampionship presented by Morongo Casino Resort and Spa. She’ll be eager to build momentum on the very course where she earned her first professional win. Hausmann captured her lone Epson Tour title here five years ago and remains in search of her second victory. The German native currently sits at No. 46 on the Race for the Card standings after a solid Florida stretch.

Jillian Hollis won this event during her sophomore season on the Epson Tour. Now a seasoned veteran with experience on both the Epson and LPGA Tours, Hollis is coming off a T20 finish at the Orlando Health Championship and looks to carry that momentum into Beaumont.

Kaufman, a fan favorite, returns to the site of her 2014 victory in her first full season back after successfully overcoming breast cancer. Kaufman showed positive signs in Florida, posting a T20 at the Orlando Health Championship, and will look to use her familiarity with Tukwet Canyon to regain her strongest form.

These experienced competitors bring a wealth of knowledge of the Morongo Golf Club at Tukwet Canyon layout and a proven track record of success at this event.

First Event of the West Coast Stretch

Following the early-season Florida events, the IOA Championship kicks off the west coast portion of the 2026 Epson Tour schedule. Players will compete in California, Arizona, Nevada, and Utah over the next four weeks, facing new challenges like desert conditions, potential wind, and firmer turf. This stretch offers crucial opportunities to climb the Race for the Card standings as the season progresses toward the LPGA Tour promotion push.

City of Beaumont Increases Investment and Community Involvement

The City of Beaumont has increased its investment in the 2026 playing of the IOA Championship. This strengthened support underscores the city’s dedication to growing the event and enriching tournament week through key community-focused initiatives.

The City of Beaumont continues its commitment by supporting tournament week activities, including the Council Cup, a friendly competition held within the official pro-am. It brings together municipal leaders from Beaumont and neighboring cities who team up with Epson Tour professionals. The Council Cup highlights regional collaboration and community pride.

Additionally, a representative from the City of Beaumont will participate in the Sunday trophy ceremony to help present the championship trophy to the winner.

2025 Champion Briana Chacon Now on LPGA Rookie Season

Briana Chacon captured the 2025 IOA Championship title with a final-round 6-under 66, securing her second career Epson Tour victory. That performance helped propel her strong 2025 season, earning her LPGA Tour membership for 2026. She is now competing in her rookie season on the LPGA Tour after a breakout run that included multiple wins on the developmental circuit.

Important Tournament Information

The IOA Championship presented by Morongo Casino Resort & Spa is a key stop on the 2026 Epson Tour schedule. The tournament will be played from Friday, April 24, to Sunday, April 26, at Morongo Golf Club at Tukwet Canyon in Beaumont, CA. The 132-player field will compete for a $200,000 purse, with the winner earning $30,000 and 500 crucial Race for the Card points. Tournament admission details and any junior clinics or pro-am events can be found on the official site.

Things to Know About the 2026 IOA Championship Presented by Morongo Casino Resort and Spa

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