2026 Dow Championship #TeamUp Grant Program

2026 Dow Championship #TeamUp Grant Program is sponsored by Dow Company Foundation. This program reflects the Dow Championship LPGA tournament's commitment to the Great Lakes Bay Region. 36 selected nonprofits are randomly paired with professional golf teams, and the program has awarded over $3 million since 2019. Nonprofits are evaluated on their impact in core focus areas.

Geographic focus: Great Lakes Bay Region, Michigan

Focus areas: STEM Education, Skilled Trades, Sustainability, Thriving Communities

Championship | Dow Championship | June 8-14, 2026 The Dow Championship is the LPGA Tour’s only official team-format tournament, hosted annually at Midland Country Club. From June 8–14, 2026, 144 of the world’s best golfers will compete for a $3. 3 million purse.

Seventy-two two-woman teams will face off in a 72-hole stroke play format, alternating between foursomes (alternate shot) and four-ball (best ball) rounds. Beyond the competition, the Championship drives regional growth and community impact through charitable giving, volunteerism, and partnerships that support sustainable economic development across the Great Lakes Bay Region. The Dow Championship joined the LPGA Tour schedule in 2019.

The tournament was founded with the vision of strengthening community and advancing the Great Lakes Bay Region and Dow’s strategic purpose through a world-class LPGA event. The Dow Championship is the LPGA’s first team event awarding official money and points, and it became the first fully GEO Certified® sustainable tournament on the LPGA Tour. Founded in 1928 by Dr. Hale, Gilbert A.

Currie, and Dr. Herbert H. Dow, Midland Country Club has a rich history deeply rooted in community. The original 18-hole course, designed under the guidance of Mr. Currie, who also served as the Club’s first president—officially opened on July 1, 1928.

The clubhouse’s original architecture was shaped by Alden B. Dow and the Building Committee. The modern clubhouse and golf course seen today were newly constructed in 2009 and officially opened in 2010.

Today, Midland Country Club proudly serves more than 800 members and their families, hosting over 3,000 events each year—including weddings, corporate gatherings, private functions, and home of the Dow Championship. Dow is a global leader in materials science, delivering innovative and sustainable solutions across packaging, infrastructure, mobility, and consumer markets.

With operations in more than 30 countries and employees worldwide, Dow combines global reach with local impact. The company continues to advance its 2025 sustainability goals: growth, circularity, and community progress through science and collaboration.

Jeeno Thitikul and Ruoning Yin Jeeno Thitikul and Ruoning Yin Cheyenne Knight and Elizabeth Szokol Cheyenne Knight and Elizabeth Szokol Jennifer Kupcho and Lizette Salas Jennifer Kupcho and Lizette Salas Ariya Jutanugarn and Moriya Jutanugarn Ariya Jutanugarn and Moriya Jutanugarn Cydney Clanton and Jasmine Suwannapura Cydney Clanton and Jasmine Suwannapura #TeamUp Applications now Closed The Dow Championship remains committed to supporting charities across the Great Lakes Bay Region, donating more than $3 million to local nonprofits since its inception in 2019.

Through the #TeamUp Grant Program, all 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in the Great Lakes Bay Region have the opportunity to participate. Each year, seven nonprofits are selected from each of the regional counties (Saginaw, Bay, Midland, and Isabella), with an additional eight chosen based on their impact across the region.

Each of the 36 selected nonprofits will be randomly paired with one of the 72 teams competing in the 2026 Dow Championship LPGA tournament. Each nonprofit is guaranteed to receive at least $4,500. Applications are being reviewed for selection.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Grace Mowry at gmowry@outlyr. com The Dow Championship is the largest annual sporting event hosted in the Great Lakes Bay Region, generating more than $65 million in economic impact since its inception in 2019. In 2025, the tournament welcomed over 16,000 spectators and continues to grow year after year.

As part of its commitment to the Great Lakes Bay Region, the Dow Championship actively engages local and regional businesses through partnerships, procurement, and community collaboration. In 2025, the tournament partnered with more than 200 businesses and organizations across the region. The 2025 Dow Championship alone generated a $16.

9 million total economic impact across Bay, Isabella, Midland, and Saginaw counties. To learn more about the Dow Championship's committment to generating positive environmental, social and economic outcomes for our region, visit our 2026 Sustainability Report here .

First Tee Eastern Michigan empowers youth across the Great Lakes Bay Region through golf and life skills education, inspiring confidence, leadership, and healthy habits that last a lifetime. As a proud partner of the Dow Championship, First Tee delivers impactful youth programming throughout tournament week. The Great Lakes Bay Junior Championship provides a competitive platform for golfers ages 13–18.

First Tee also leads the Junior Clinic presented by Wilson, a free event featuring an LPGA professional and engaging activities such as putting and chipping stations, Golfzilla, and more. The Kids Zone offers an interactive space for young fans and families to enjoy on-course fun. Together, these initiatives help shape the next generation—building skills, character, and a love for the game both on and off the course.

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