Great Lakes Championship
Event Details
Welcome to the Great Lakes Championship presented by Johnnie Walker! We are thrilled to bring this prestigious event to The Heather golf course at The Highlands. As part of the Epson Tour, this championship is a significant step for golfers on their journey to the LPGA. Over three days, you’ll witness some of the worlds leading golfers compete for up to $250,000 in prizes.
Dates: June 13-15, 2025
Location: The Heather at The Highlands
Organizer: Great Lakes Sports Commission
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.
Great Lakes Championship
Schedule of Events
The Great Lakes Championship at The Highlands presented by Johnnie Walker is more than just a golf tournament! Join us the week of June 10 -15 for parties, clinics, two Pro-Am events and the big show — The Great Lakes Championship!
Make sure you get your free tickets, VIP tickets, and sign up for the Pro-Am!
Tuesday | June 10
- 7-5 PM: Official Practice Rounds
- 6-8 PM: Meet the Pro’s Opening Party – Inn at Bay Harbor (Invitation Only Event)
Wednesday | June 11
- GLC Pro Am #1 presented by Turtle Creek Casino
- 10 AM: Fletch’s Driving Range Open & Callaway Shopping Experience
- 12:00 PM: Shotgun start on The Heather Course at the Highlands
- 5-7 PM: GLC Pro-am After Party & Awards
- Highlands Day Lodge
Thursday | June 12
- GLC Pro Am #2 presented by Turtle Creek Casino
- 10 AM: Fletch’s Driving Range Open &
Callaway Shopping Experience - 12:00 PM: Shotgun start on The Heather Course at the Highlands
- 10 AM: Fletch’s Driving Range Open &
- 1:30-3:30 PM: First Tee of Northern Michigan Junior Clinic presented by McBride Custom Homes
- 5-7 PM: GLC Pro-am After Party & Awards
- Highlands Day Lodge
Friday | June 13
- 7-7 PM: First Round of Tournament — 144 Player Field
- 7-7 PM: 19th Tee VIP Hospitality presented by American Express
Saturday | June 14
- 7-7 PM: Second Round of Tournament— 144 Player Field
- 7-7 PM: 19th Tee VIP Hospitality presented by American Express
Sunday | June 15
- TBD: Dune Brae Junior Championship presented by McBride Custom Homes
- 7-5 PM: Final Round of Tournament — 60 Player Field + Ties
- 7-5 PM: 19th Tee VIP Hospitality presented by American Express
- 5 PM: Awards Ceremony
- Trophy & Check Presentation
Our Sponsors
Sponsorship
Call for 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
