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The wait is finally over! The LPGA Tour’s team event, Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational is back again for the fifth edition. Yes, you heard that right! An LPGA event where pairs of two female golfers will descend on the greens, and only one team will be declared victorious. Kick-starting on June 27 at the Midland Country Club in Michigan, this LPGA Tour event’s tickets are available for sale.

But before you get confused, do remember that the Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational, which debuted in 2019, is now called the Dow Championship in 2024. Thus, make no delay in choosing your ticket if you wish to see the team play unfold in person. Here is a little guide to navigating through the choices you have this season.

Does the Dow Championship have a hospitality deck?

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The Dow Championship does have a hospitality service called Eat Great Trail, presented by Garber. Starting at only $60 per day, the ticket promises non-alcoholic beverages at the premium hospitality deck. According to the tournament’s official site, Sample a variety of menu items on hospitality decks located throughout the course. A selection of beer and wine will be available for guests 21 and over. Tickets will be valid any one day of the tournament, Thursday, June 27-Sunday, June 30.

The Dow Championship has options for both daily and weekly ticket choices at a very pocket-friendly price range. If you wish to choose a daily ticket, you can be assured of access to the tournament as well as public viewing seating. Moreover, it also offers various concession areas that are located within the course. And as shocking as it might seem, the starting price for the daily ticket is only $10, for any day from Thursday to Sunday. However, June 25th and 26th will require no tickets if you wish to witness the practice rounds.

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The weekly tickets provide all these facilities; however, instead of one day, you will have access to all the rounds with this package. Additionally, the weekly tickets are priced at an even more discounted range of only $25 for the whole event. But that is not all. The Dow Championship also offers some special discounts and activities.

Will there be a yoga class at the Dow Championship?

On the initiative of MyMichigan Health, the general public can access Yoga on the Green at the Midland Country Club. It will be held on Saturday. For a ticket price of only $5, yoga enthusiasts of any skill level can join the class. Moreover, it is also notified, that “All registration fees will be donated to the James T. and Elsa U. Pardee Cancer Wellness Center.”

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All military personnel and veterans are eligible for free weekly tickets to the Veteran’s Hospitality Suite. This is inclusive of complimentary food and beverages. Each member is also allowed another complimentary admission along with them.

Although no public parking is available at Midland Country Club, the organizers have provided shuttles to transport spectators throughout the day. It has been further reported that “general admission parking is FREE for spectators during tournament week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday) at Dow Diamond (825 E. Main St., Midland, MI 48640) and (Saturday) at The East End Employee Parking Lots (715 E Main St., Midland, MI 48640).”

With Lexi Thompson and Brooke Henderson teaming up for the event, are you excited to see what new history is about to unfold? With Thompson retiring from golf right after this season, do you think she will be able to leave a legacy behind on the greens of Michigan? Let us know in the comments below.