2023 Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational: LPGA Schedule, Photos, Events, Tickets, Eat Great Trail (Ultimate Guide to Seeing the World's Best Women Golfers Compete for $2.3 Million!)
Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational | By Sherry Trautman | Travel-Mi.com | Updated May 19, 2023
Welcome to the Great Lakes Bay Region for the 2023 Dow GLBI!
See the World's Best Women Golfers Compete for $2.7 Million!
Everything We Will Cover Below!
- When and where is the 2023 Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational?
- What is the Great Lakes Bay Invitational?
- What time is the Tournament shown on the Golf Channel?
- SCHEDULE of EVENTS
- Get your GLBI TICKETS
- Let's Volunteer!
- Best Things To Do in Midland, Saginaw, Bay City, Frankenmuth, Mt. Pleasant, Birch Run and Chesaning
- Best Hotels in the Area (Where to stay while attending the GLBI)
- Kid's Activities
- Where to Park
- Great Eats Trail
- Vision Behind the Tournament
- Events Happening in the Great Lakes Region
- Love Golf? Here Fantastic Golf Courses in the Midland Region!
**Tournament officials announced a five-year partnership extension for the Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational to run through 2029!
When and Where is the 2023 Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational?
When is the Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational? The LPGA tour events run throughout the week starting July 17-22, 2023.
Where is the Dow GLBI Invitational 2023? This women's LPGA tour is held at the Midland, Michigan Country Club, 1120 W St Andrews Rd, Midland, MI 48640
Who Won 2022? In 2022, Jennifer Kupcho and Lizette Salas triumphed by 5 strokes ahead of nearest rivals Matilda Castren and Kelly Tan.
We have partnered with Go Great Lakes Bay and the LPGA tour to share all events and photos.
Not gonna lie, it was very exciting to attend the 2021 Media Day. LPGA player, Pernilla Lindberg was on the panel and she had funny stories to tell us about playing in a team environment. Listen above!
LPGA Player, Maria Fassi was also on the panel and she announced her partner for this year's golf tournament!
2023 Dow Golf Tournament Players (So Far)
- Lexi Thompson & Brittany Altomare
- Hyo Joo Kim & Eun-Hee Ji
- Maria Fassi & Stacy Lewis
- Sophia Popov & Anne van Dam
- Jasmine Suwannapura & Cydney Clanton
- Ariya Jutanugarn & Moriya Jutanugarn
- Katherine Kirk & Amy Olson
Grab the Dow GLBI App!
On the App Store, search for "Dow GLBI" to get the app for the event! You can easily find schedule, tickets, event info, players, leaderboard, maps and everything you need at a touch!
What is the Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational?
Welcome to the Great Lakes Bay Region for the 2023 Dow GLBI Tour!
The Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational is a women's professional golf tournament on the LPGA Tour that is played at the Midland Country Club in Midland, Michigan.
You will see the world's best female golfers compete in a 72-hole, stroke-play tournament with 72 two-player teams (144 players) competing in both foursomes and four-ball.
The Dow GLBI is a team event, similar to the Zurich Classic of New Orleans on the PGA Tour. The Dow Chemical Company is the title sponsor.
- Just so you know what's at stake: the purse for this year's LPGA game is a whopping $2.7 million.
This increase gives the tournament the largest purse on the LPGA Tour for an event that isn't one of the five majors!
So come on out as there will be lots of activities throughout the week for the entire family!
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The first Dow GLBI was held in 2019!
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Watch the Dow GLBI on the Golf Channel and CBS! Here's the Schedule!
The LPGA Midland MI (2023) will air on the following days:
- Wednesday: 3:00pm - 6:00pm: Golf Channel Live Telecast
- Thursday: 12:00pm - 3:00pm: Golf Channel Live Telecast
- Friday: 1:00pm - 3:00pm: Golf Channel Live Telecast and 3:00pm - 4:00pm: Golf Channel Digital
- Saturday: 4:00pm - 6:00pm: CBS Live Telecast
2023 LPGA Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational Schedule of Events
Below is the 2023 GLBI Event and Info Schedule. There are so many things to do at the Midland Country Club LPGA this year!
| Sunday, July 16, 2023 | Events |
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| 5:00 pm-8:00 pm | Rock the Block-Downtown Midland (enjoy live music, family friendly activities, and a live Q&A with the LPGA players) |
| Monday, July 17, 2023 | Events |
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| 7:00 am | Professional Practice Rounds |
| 8:00 am | Admission Gates Open and Free General Parking at Dow Diamond (Free Admission) |
| 9:30 am - 12:00 pm | First Tee Junior Clinic Session - Currie Golf Course |
| Tuesday, July 18, 2023 Benefitting American Cancer Society | Events |
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| 7:00 am - 7:00 pm | Official Pro-Am Tournament |
| 8:00 am | Admission Gates Open and Free General Parking at Dow Diamond (Free Admission) |
| 11:30 pm - 1:00 pm | MyPros Luncheon |
| Wednesday, July 19, 2023 | Events |
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| 7:00 am | Admission Gates Open with Free General Parking at Dow Diamond |
| 7:50 am | Opening Ceremonies at the 1st Tee at Midland Country Club |
| 8:22 am - 9:50 am | First Official Round, Alternate Shot (Morning Wave) |
| 9:00 am - 10:00 am | Veteran's Pancake Breakfast at the Veteran's Hospitality Suite Presented by Kelly |
| 12:34 pm - 2:02 pm | First Round, Alternate Shot (Afternoon Wave) |
| 10:00 am - 6:00 pm | Hospitality Venues Open: Eat Great Trail Presented by Garber,
Workday Public Viewing Deck, Veteran's Hospitality Suite Presented by Kelly, STEM Center Presented by Palmer Holland and Covenant Kid's Zone |
| 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Golf Channel Live Telecast |
| Thursday, July 20, 2023 | Events |
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| 7:00 am | Admission Gates Open with Free General Parking at Dow Diamond |
| 7:00 am - 6:00 pm | Dow Employee Appreciation Day |
| 7:00 am - 8:44 am | Second Round, Four-Ball | Morning Wave |
| 11:45am - 1:29pm | Second Round, Four-Ball | Afternoon Wave |
| 10:00 am - 6:00 pm | Hospitality Venues Open: Eat Great Trail Presented by Garber,
Workday Public Viewing Deck, Veteran's Hospitality Suite Presented by Kelly, STEM Center Presented by Palmer Holland and Covenant Kid's Zone |
| 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Golf Channel Live Telecast |
| 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Veteran's Happy Hour | Veteran's Hospitality Suite Presented by Kelly |
| Friday, July 21, 2023 Garber Day Benefitting Leukemia and Lymphoma Society | Events |
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| 8:00 am | Admission Open with Free General Parking at Dow Diamond |
| 8:30am - 10:00am | Special Olympics 3-Hole Challenge Presented by TaylorMade |
| 8:32am - 11:50am | Third Round, Alternate Shot |
| 10:00 am - 6:00 pm | Hospitality Venues Open: Eat Great Trail Presented by Garber,
Workday Public Viewing Deck, Veteran's Hospitality Suite Presented by Kelly, STEM Center Presented by Palmer Holland and Covenant Kid's Zone |
| 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm | 18th Hole Player Walk-Up Music |
| 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Golf Channel Live Telecast |
| 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Golf Channel Digital |
| 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Veteran's Chicken Dinner | Veteran's Suite Presented by Kelly |
| Saturday, July 22, 2023 - MyMichigan Health Day Benefitting the MyMichigan Foundation | Events |
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| 8:00 am | Admission Gates Open with Free General Parking at Dow Diamond |
| 8:56 am - 12:50 pm | Fourth Round, Four-Ball |
| 10:00 am - 6:00 pm | Hospitality Venues Open - Eat Great Trail Presented by Garber,
Workday Public Viewing Deck, Veteran's Hospitality Suite Presented by Kelly, STEM Center Presented by Palmer Holland, and Covenant Kid's Zone |
| 12:30 pm - 6:00 pm | 18th Hole Player Walk-Up Music |
| 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm | CBS Live Telecast |
| Following Play pm | 18th Green Awards Ceremony |
*Schedule subject to change
2023 LPGA Tour Tickets at the Midland Country Club
General admission tickets to the Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational
Monday and Tuesday is free admission.
Daily LPGA Midland MI tickets - $10.00
- Valid any one day, Wednesday through Saturday.
Weekly tickets - $25.00
- Weekly tickets are valid all week, Wednesday through
Saturday.
All general admission tickets include general grounds access, public
viewing bleacher seating and access to various concession areas located
throughout the course.
Grounds access to
the tournament at Midland Country Club will be free on Monday and Tuesday. Kids 17 and under are admitted for free with
a ticketed adult.
Hospitality Tickets
Eat Great Trail Tickets $60.00 + online sales fee
- Valid for a single day (Wednesday, Friday and Saturday only).
- Includes general admission access to the golf tournament.
The Eat Great Trail gives spectators a chance to sample a
variety of menu items on hospitality decks located throughout the course. A selection of beer and wine will also be
available for guest 21 and over.
Kids 12
and younger will be admitted to the Eat Great Trail for free. Kids 13 to 20 will need a ticket to enter the Eat
Great Trail.
- 10am-12pm: Morning snack provided
- 12pm-4pm: Lunch provided
- 4pm-6pm: Afternoon snack provided
Veteran Tickets are Free
- All military personnel and veterans will receive one (1) free daily admission ticket each day to the Veterans Hospitality Suite. Veterans Hospitality Tickets can be reserved online for each day of the tournament.
- Each Veterans Hospitality ticket includes 1 meal and 1 beverage from Wednesday through Saturday.
- An additional complimentary Veterans Ticket upgrade for a guest is also included. The guest upgrade comes with a General Admissions ticket and access to the Veterans Hospitality Suite.
Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational Parking
Parking is free during tournament week (Monday – Saturday) at Dow Diamond (825 E. Main St., Midland, MI).
Very nice shuttle buses will run continuously throughout the day to transport spectators between Midland Country Club and Dow Diamond.
Concessions During the Tournaments
There will be concessions located around the course for meals, snacks and drinks. They don't want you to go hungry or thirsty for even a moment!
The Dow GLBI Needs You! Volunteers Make the World Go Round!
Would you like a behind-the-scenes look at a world-class professional sporting event in the Great Lakes Bay Region?
The Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational needs about 1,000 volunteers throughout the week to help with a variety of committees and positions, many of which are available for volunteers of all ages.
Register Here!
Dow GLBI Invitational: Things To Do in Midland, Saginaw, Bay City, Frankenmuth, Mt. Pleasant, Birch Run and Chesaning (+ Where to Eat!)
We are so glad you are here!
Fill your days and evenings with fun activities, great restaurants and lovely hotels while visiting the Great Lakes Bay Region for the Dow GLBI.
There are so many things to do in Midland, Saginaw, Bay City, Frankenmuth, Mt. Pleasant, Birch Run and Chesaning!
After a day at the golf tournament, take some time to explore or relax in our nearby cities.
Each of our full city guides include:
- Interactive maps of each city
- Best things to do, places to go and things to see
- Our recommended hotels
- Where to eat
- Lots of inspiring photos to get you going!
Midland Michigan: Home of Dow Gardens, the Longest Canopy Walk in the United States, Loons baseball, kayaking and great hotels! Plus where to eat in Midland MI during the GLBI Learn More!
Frankenmuth Michigan: If you are searching for seriously the best fried chicken, Frankenmuth has it. This scenic Bavarian village has great shopping, restaurants, kayaking, carriage rides and so much more! Learn More!
Bay City Michigan: Did you know Bay City MI is the birthplace of Madonna? Home to the best nostalic candy store, antiques shopping, fantastic biking trails and Bay City State Park! Plus where to eat in Bay City MI during the GLBI! Learn More!
Mt Pleasant Michigan: Grab our jam packed Mt Pleasant city guide and start exploring! Tour Central Michigan University (we have an interactive map, videos and photos), great golf courses, kayaking and Soaring Eagle Casino! Learn More!
Visit Chesaning Michigan! Home to the Largest Crop and Quilt Retreat in MI, Disc Golf and a Fish Ladder! Saginaw Michigan: Home to fantastic art and history museums, Children's Zoo, the Shiawassee National Wildlife Drive and so much more! Plus where to eat in Saginaw MI during the GLBI. Learn More!
Chesaning Michigan: If you love to explore small towns, you will love visiting the Showboat Restaurant and grabbing a malt at the family owned Malt Shoppe. Chesaning is also home to the largest crop and quilt retreat in Michigan! Learn More!
Birch Run Michigan: There are adventures galore at Birch Run!
Shop the famous outlets, dig into a mile high sundae at Tony's I-75 restaurant and pet baby goats at the Wilderness Trails Zoo!
Learn More!
Where to Stay in the Great Lakes Bay Region During the 2023 LPGA Dow Golf Tournament
GLBI Where to Stay in Midland MI
- The H Hotel-If you want to be right downtown, within walking distance to the Tridge, restaurants and shops, you will love the H Hotel. Very modern and beautiful with outside firepits, several restaurants and well appointed rooms.
- The Residence Inn - This beautiful hotel is off the main road so you won't have any trucks or traffic waking you up at all hours. It's walking distance from Lucky's Steakhouse (fab fab fab!) and has a wonderful pool and outdoor space with firepits.
- Fairfield Inn and Suites - This lovely hotel is located along the Tittabawassee river (great for evening walks) right in downtown Midland. They have a great indoor pool and free parking. Very close to the Great Lakes Loons stadium!
**We have a whole page dedicated to Midland MI Hotels: See our photos, map of their locations and reviews --> Midland MI Hotels
GLBI Where to Stay in Bay City Michigan
- The Double Tree - This hotel is located right along the Saginaw River and and is right on the paved downtown walking trail that stretches from St. Laurent's candy shop to the Real Seafood restaurant. The hotel is only a couple minutes walk to downtown Bay City shopping (boutique and antique shops) and restaurants. The State Theatre and Delta College Planetarium is also within walking distance.
- Courtyard by Marriott - This lovely hotel is away from the sounds of traffic and is very modern, clean and well appointed.
See our photos, reviews and more info about our favorite Bay City Hotels at the bottom of our Things to do in Bay City Michigan page!
Top Hotels in Frankenmuth Michigan
- The Bavarian Inn - This family oriented inn has 18-holes of indoor miniature golf, a Family Fun Center with 150+ video games, air hockey, and pool tables, two lounges, two restaurants, and two gift shops. The Bavarian Inn in Frankenmuth Michigan is located along the Cass River with a very short walk to the River Place Shops, famous fried chicken and horse drawn carriage rides.
- Marv Herzog - Not only is this lovely hotel right in the heart of downtown Frankenmuth, it has lovely balconies overlooking the Cass River. There is a fabulous outdoor deck where you can unwind, get away from the hustle of the shops and just relax with a glass of wine and great views of the river.
We have a whole page dedicated to Frankenmuth's Hotels with photos, reviews and more info. Check it out!
Our Favorite Inn in Chesaning Michigan
- The Stone House Inn - This lovely Inn is located in the heart of Chesaning, Michigan. Their front porch swing just begs for you to curl up with a book and relax. The inn keeper allows you free reign of the house, including the kitchen for late night snacks so it's perfect for a quiet getaway.
**We loved our stay at the Stone House Inn! See our entire review with tons of photos and more information on our Things to do in Chesaning page!
Where to Stay in Mt. Pleasant Michigan
- The Courtyard Marriott in Mt Pleasant - We absolutely loved our stay at the Courtyard! It's located close to several restaurants and Central Michigan University. We spent about 45 minutes swimming in the cool waters of the pool and relaxing in the warm bubbly hot tub after exercising in the gym. Since the sun was setting, we couldn't think of anything we would rather do than sitting outside around the fire pit. What a glorious way to spend a warm summer evening!
- The Fairfield Inn in Mt Pleasant - You will love this hotel as the rooms are well appointed and there is a great breakfast (complimentary) in the morning. Plus there is a fantastic indoor pool!
Will Kids Have Fun at the LPGA Tour in Midland MI?
Absolutely! The LPGA tournament has a variety of family friendly activities onsite.
Some of the activities for the week include:
- The First Tee Junior Clinic: The Dow GLBI and The First Tee of Eastern Michigan are collaborating to introduce kids to The First Tee’s incredible golf and life skills curriculum, through a combination of in-school, after-school, and summer programming.
As part of the partnership, the free junior clinic featuring LPGA players will be hosted on Monday during the tournament at Currie Golf Course.
Also check out the:
- Covenant HealthCare Kids Zone located at the backside of MCC Clubhouse by the practice area.
- The STEM Center will offer a variety of fun hands-on experiences in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics related to golf, baseball, hockey, tennis, and racing. Free for all spectators Wednesday – Saturday.
What If I Don't Like Golf, Will I Still Have a Good Time at the Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational?
HECK YEAH!
This incredible week-long LPGA tour, held in beautiful Midland MI, features more than "just golf." Come out to enjoy the beautiful Great Lakes Bay Region and the Eat Great food festival that highlights the best restaurants and breweries throughout the Great Lakes Bay Region.
Eat Great Trail
The Eat Great Trail will be held at the Dow GLBI. Ticket holders for the Eat Great Trail can experience a variety of menu items on several hospitality decks located throughout the course at Midland Country Club.
Vison Behind the Tournament
The Dow Great Lakes Bay tournament was founded with the vision of building community and accelerating the efforts of the Great Lakes Bay Region and Dow’s strategy by building a world-class and unique LPGA Tour event that positively impacts people’s lives.
While the LPGA tournament is at the heart of the Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational, the event incorporates more than just golf.
The whole family is invited to take place in the week-long series of community events, support our local culinary scene through the Eat Great brand and participate in onsite family friendly activities.
The tournament is a great way to celebrate the communities that we live and work in.
Check out Exciting Events, Festivals and Activities Happening Right Here in the Great Lakes Bay Region
Check out all the festivals, events and things to do in Michigan while you are here for the Dow golf tournament.
We recommend staying an extra 3 days to enjoy Midland, Saginaw, Bay City, Frankenmuth, Mt. Pleasant, Birch Run and Chesaning because our Great Lakes Bay area is jam packed with fantastic beaches, golf courses, hiking trails, top notch restaurants, quaint cities to explore and outdoor activities galore.
Golf Courses in the Great Lakes Bay Region
Midland Michigan Country Club: Fantastic Golf Course in Midland Michigan
Are you looking to play a few rounds of golf while visiting the Great Lakes Bay Region? Below is a list of great golf courses in Midland, Saginaw, Freeland and Bay City.
Use the helpful interactive map below to help you choose your desired golf course in Michigan.
Golf Fun Fact: The oldest course in the Midland area is the Midland Country Club that opened in 1928.
Here is more information on the Great Lakes Bay golf courses by Go Great Lakes Bay.
We created this Great Lakes Bay Region Golf Courses Interactive Map to help you find your specific stops and aid in planning your trip.
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Pohlcat Golf Course, Mt Pleasant Michigan
