spectator Information
Onsite Activities
Meet Champ
Our golf ball mascot, Champ loves exploring Midland Country Club, mingling with Dow Championship fans, and catching all the thrilling golf action. Don’t miss your chance to snap a photo with Champ during your visit!
STEM Center
The STEM Center provides diverse hands-on experiences in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, focusing on golf, robotics, hockey, tennis, and racing. Open to all spectators from Thursday through Sunday and is fully ADA-accessible.
Public Viewing Decks
Spectators can enjoy public viewing decks throughout the course. Holes 1 and 18 offer premium seating as players start their round. Adirondack chairs near Hole 4 provide a relaxed setting with views of both the Hole 4 green and the Hole 12 fairway. All decks are ADA-accessible.
Kids Zone
The Kid's Zone is packed with interactive and creative games for young fans. Enjoy 5-holes of foot golf, tee off at "Golfzilla," and much more!
Autograph Alley
Receive autographs, snap photos, and interact with your favorite LPGA players in Autograph Alley along Hole 18. Connect with Dow Championship athletes and take home personalized keepsakes to remember each year!
Hospitality Suites
Hospitality Suite tickets include access to Eagle’s Nest on Hole 17 and Sandtrap Social on Hole 12. Experience elevated tournament offerings with unlimited food and beverage, exclusive views of the course, and premium fan engagement opportunities.
Merchandise
Don't miss out on the exclusive Dow Championship apparel! Head to the merchandise tent near Admissions or visit the golf shop inside the clubhouse to find your favorite branded gear.
Veterans Suite
All military personnel and veterans are invited to the Veteran’s Suite free of charge. This upgraded, shaded viewing deck includes handicap accessibility, premium tournament views, and an elevated food and beverage experience. An additional complimentary veteran’s guest ticket is also included.
Details for the 2026 Veterans Program coming soon!
Know Before You Go
2025 Special Events
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Rock the Block
The annual Dow Championship kickoff event, Rock the Block, returns to Downtown Midland in 2026! This celebration will take place on Sunday, June 7, the day before tournament week begins.
Get ready for an exciting new experience that will bring the community together — you won’t want to miss it!
First Tee Junior Clinic
In 2026, the First Tee Eastern Michigan will host its annual free First Tee Junior Clinic. There is no cost to participate, but pre-registration is required. More information to come!
The First Tee Eastern Michigan helps young people develop valuable life skills alongside their love for the game of golf, through a combination of in-school, after-school, and summer programming.
Opening Ceremony
Join us for the Opening Ceremony of the 2026 Dow Championship on Thursday, June 11, 2026. This event marks the official start of tournament week and will feature special guests. More details to come!
Veterans' Suite Events
All military personnel and veterans are invited to enjoy the Veterans’ Suite free of charge. In addition, the Dow Championship will host special events throughout the week to honor these guests. Don’t miss the exciting activities happening inside the Veterans’ Suite —stay tuned for 2026 details!
Special Olympics 3-Hole Challenge
Special Olympics athletes from the Great Lakes Bay Region will participate in the Special Olympics 3-Hole Challenge at Midland Country Club Saturday. This annual event offers athletes the chance to compete in a three-hole, three-person scramble on holes 16, 17, and 18.
2026 details coming soon!
Yoga on the Green
Stay tuned for 2026 event details!
Celebrate Champ’s 2nd Birthday
Join us as we celebrate another Dow Championship and our mascot Champ’s 2nd Birthday — on Sunday, June 14, 2026. The celebration will take place between Holes 15 and 17. More party details to come!
18th Green Awards Ceremony
Congratulate our 2026 champions and officially close the Dow Championship with an official awards ceremony on the 18th Green immediately following play on Sunday, June 14, 2026.
