Epson Tour Race for the card
Victory at the Great Lakes Championship
Riley Smyth
The sun shone down on the Great Lakes Championship for the first time since the competition started on Friday. But the sun wasn’t the only thing shining. Multiple athletes carded low rounds, making a push to hoist the trophy, but it was ultimately Riley Smyth who came out victorious.
The 25-year-old carded a 6-under final round that consisted of seven birdies and one bogey to hold off the rest of the field in a nail-biter fashion. Waiting beside 18 green for the final group’s last effort at forcing a playoff, Smyth’s shoulders sank in relief when her second win became official.
- Position: 1
- To Par: -12
- Location: The Heather at The Highlands
- Tour: LPGA Epson Tour
The Location
The Heather
The Highlands and BOYNE Golf are honored and excited that the Great Lakes Sports Commission and the Epson Tour have selected The Heather golf course at The Highlands to host the Great Lakes Championship. The Heather was the first BOYNE Golf course and is widely credited as the spark that started the golf boom in northern Michigan. The Heather launched the region as America’s Summer Golf Capital and has hosted many prestigious championships, including five Michigan Amateur Championships since it opened in 1966. We look forward to the test it will provide the outstanding golfers on the Epson Tour on their journey to the LPGA.
Our 2025 Sponsors
Sponsorship
Call for 2026 sponsors
Support the Great Lakes Championship and gain valuable exposure for your brand by sponsoring this prestigious event. As part of the Epson Tour, the championship attracts top-tier golfers and a wide audience, providing excellent opportunities for brand visibility and engagement. Join us in making this event a success and connect with golf enthusiasts from across the region. With over a dozen sponsorship opportunities, we can tailor a package for you. Contact our Tournament Director, Susie Fox at sfox@greatlakessportscommission.org or 906-396-2825 for additional information!
Lake Superior
Title Sponsor - contact for pricing
- Official tournament title sponsor with Branding & promotion across all mediums
- Dedicated press release announcing title partnership
- Company name and logo recognized across tournament marketing collateral and advertising
- Company name and logo recognized on tournament documents and signage
- Company name and logo on large (1) & small (2) leaderboard toppers
- Company name and logo on caddie bib panel (min. 125)
- Company name and logo included on Championship trophy
- Access to tournament media/press for an opportunity to discuss tournament partnership
- 6 Pro Am teams (1 pro, 3 amateurs each) includes all Pro-Am benefits
- Company has the opportunity to provide a promotional item to Pro-Am participants
- 36 VIP Hospitality Tent Passes with unlimited food and beverage (Fri-Sun)
- 10 VIP Parking Passes
- 36 Meet the Pro’s Party passes (18 are Pro-Am Players)
- 100 Event admission Tickets (Fri-Sun)
Lake Huron
Presenting Sponsor - Contact for pricing
- Official tournament presenting sponsor with promotion across all mediums
- Company name & logo recognized across tournament marketing collateral & advertising
- Company name & logo recognized throughout the tournament, including daily pairing sheets & logo on large leaderboard sides (2)
- 3 Pro Am teams (1 pro, 3 amateurs each) includes all Pro-Am benefits
- Company has the opportunity to provide a promotional item to Pro-Am participants
- 18 VIP Hospitality Tent Passes with unlimited food & beverage (Fri-Sun)
- 5 VIP Parking Passes
- 18 Meet the Pro’s Party passes (9 are Pro-Am Players)
- 50 Event admission Tickets (Fri-Sun)
Lake Michigan
Official Pro-Am Sponsor - Contact for pricing
- Communicated as the official Pro-Am presenting sponsor
- Company logo & name included on all Pro-Am signage
- Logo included prominently on course signage during the Pro-Am
- Company will receive special recognition at the Pro-Am party & the Championship Awards Ceremony
- Company has the opportunity to provide a promotional item to Pro-Am participants
- Opportunity to engage with Pro-Am participants on-site/course to spotlight your company
- 2 Pro-Am teams (1 pro, 3 amateurs) includes all Pro-Am benefits
- 9 VIP Hospitality Tent Passes with unlimited food & beverage (Fri-Sun)
- 3 VIP Parking Passes
- 12 Meet the Pro’s Party passes
- 25 Event admission Tickets (Fri-Sun)
Lake Erie
Meet the Pro’s Party Sponsor - contact for pricing
- Naming rights to Meet The Pro’s Party
- Logo included on Meet The Pro’s party invitation
- 2 Pro-Am teams (1 pro, 3 amateurs) includes all Pro-Am benefits
- 8 VIP Hospitality Tent passes with unlimited food & beverage (Fri-Sun)
- 3 VIP Parking Passes
- 12 Meet the Pro’s Party passes
- 20 Event admission Tickets (Fri-Sun)
Lake Ontario
Official VIP Hospitality Area sponsor - contact for pricing
- Category Exclusivity
- Company name and logo prominently displayed on VIP hospitality structure
- Communicated as the official VIP Hospitality Sponsor with promotion across all mediums (print, digital, social)
- 2 Pro-Am teams (1 pro, 3 amateurs) includes all Pro-Am benefits
- 6 VIP Hospitality Tent passes with unlimited food & beverage (Fri–Sun)
- 3 VIP Parking Passes
- 12 Meet the Pro’s Party passes
- 15 Event admission Tickets (Fri–Sun)
other sponsorship levels
We have over a dozen sponsorship levels so that everyone has an opportunity to be a part of bringing the Great Lakes Championship to northern Michigan! Contact our Tournament Director, Susie Fox, at sfox@greatlakessportscommission.org or 906-396-2825 to and let us help you find the right opportunity to engage.
Official Ticket Partner
Hole-In-One
Volunteer
Junior Contest
Women’s Clinic
Ecology Sponsor
Driving Range
Practice Putting Green
1st & 10th Tees
Standard Bearers
Hole Sponsor
Official Beverage
