2024 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 $2.7 Million!)


Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational | By Sherry Trautman | Travel-Mi.com | Updated July 25, 2023

Welcome to the Great Lakes Bay Region for the 2024 Dow GLBI!

See the World's Best Women Golfers Compete for $2.7 Million!


Everything We Will Cover Below!

  • When and where is the 2024 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 2024 Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational? 


When is the Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational? The LPGA tour events run throughout the week of June 24-30, 2024 (Not in July this year due to the 2024 Summer Olympics) 

Where is the Dow GLBI Invitational 2024?  This women's LPGA tour is held at the Midland, Michigan Country Club, 1120 W St Andrews Rd, Midland, MI 48640

Who Won the Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational in 2023? In 2023, Cheyenne Knight and Elizabeth Szokol (aka the Elizabethan Knights) won the 2023 Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational!

We have partnered with Go Great Lakes Bay and the LPGA tour to share all events and photos. 


2024 Dow Golf Tournament Players

The field also includes 14 of the 25 top players in the U.S Solheim Cup Rankings and players come from 29 countries around the world!

  • The list of confirmed teams will be coming soon. 


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 2024 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!   

Watch the Dow GLBI on the Golf Channel and CBS! Here's the Schedule!

The LPGA Midland MI (2024) will air on the following days:

  • Wednesday: TBD Golf Channel Live Telecast
  • Thursday: TBD Golf Channel Live Telecast
  • Friday: TBD Golf Channel Live Telecast and 3:00pm - 4:00pm: Golf Channel Digital
  • Saturday: TBD CBS Live Telecast


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2024 LPGA Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational Schedule of Events

Below is the 2024 GLBI Event and Info Schedule is coming soon.  There are so many things to do at the Midland Country Club LPGA this year!


Sunday, July 16, 2023Events
5:00 pm-8:00 pmRock the Block-Downtown Midland (enjoy live music, family friendly activities, and a live Q&A with the LPGA players)

 

Monday, July 17, 2023Events
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 SocietyEvents
7:00 am - 7:00 pm Official Pro-Am Tournament
8:00 amAdmission Gates Open and Free General Parking at Dow Diamond (Free Admission)
11:30 pm - 1:00 pmMyPros Luncheon

 

Wednesday, July 19, 2023Events
7:00 amAdmission 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 amFirst Official Round, Alternate Shot (Morning Wave)
9:00 am - 10:00 amVeteran'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 pmGolf Channel Live Telecast

 

Thursday, July 20, 2023Events
7:00 amAdmission Gates Open with Free General Parking at Dow Diamond
7:00 am - 6:00 pmDow Employee Appreciation Day
7:00 am - 8:44 amSecond Round, Four-Ball | Morning Wave
11:45am - 1:29pmSecond 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 pmGolf Channel Live Telecast
4:00 pm - 6:00 pmVeteran's Happy Hour | Veteran's Hospitality Suite Presented by Kelly

 

Friday, July 21, 2023 Garber Day Benefitting Leukemia and Lymphoma SocietyEvents
8:00 amAdmission Open with Free General Parking at Dow Diamond
8:30am - 10:00amSpecial Olympics 3-Hole Challenge Presented by TaylorMade
8:32am - 11:50amThird Round, Alternate Shot
10:00 am - 4:00 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 pm18th Hole Player Walk-Up Music
1:00 pm - 3:00 pmGolf Channel Live Telecast
3:00 pm - 4:00 pmGolf Channel Digital
2:00 pm - 4:00 pmVeteran's Chicken Dinner | Veteran's Suite Presented by Kelly

 

Saturday, July 22, 2023 - MyMichigan Health Day Benefitting the MyMichigan FoundationEvents
8:00 amAdmission Gates Open with Free General Parking at Dow Diamond
8:56 am - 12:50 pm Fourth Round, Four-Ball
10:00 am - 6:00 pmHospitality 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 pmCBS Live Telecast
Following Play pm18th Green Awards Ceremony

*Schedule subject to change

2024 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 - $TBD

  • Valid any one day, Thursday, June 27, 2024 – Sunday, June 30, 2024


Weekly tickets - $TBD

  • Weekly tickets are valid all week, Thursday through Sunday.

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 $TBD + 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!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 2024 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

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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

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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.


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***Remember to use this --> Great Lakes Bay Region Golf Courses <-- link for LIVE connection to Google Maps!!


We created this Great Lakes Bay Region Golf Courses Interactive Map to help you find your specific stops and aid in planning your trip. 

  • Click on the plus and minus in the left corner to zoom in or out of the map.
  • Click on the icons for more info, addresses and photos of the stops.
  • Click on the map to drag and move it to view surrounding areas.
  • In the Header, click on the rectangle in the upper left of the map to see a menu of all of our stops. Click on anything that looks interesting to see where it is on the map. To hide the menu, click the rectangle in the header.
  • In the Header, click on the "square" icon in the upper right side to expand the map for better viewing.
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Sandy Ridge Golf Course Features 18 holes over 6,500 yards with a par of 72.  Address: 2750 Lauria Rd, Midland, MI 

Midland Country Club  - Features 18 holes over 6,376 yards with a par of 70.  Address: 1120 W Saint Andrews Rd Ste 1, Midland, MI

Currie Golf Courses - Features three courses:

  • East Front - 9 holes over 3,308 yards with a par of 36. 
  • Par 3 Course - 9 holes over 1,035 yards with a par of 27
  • West Course - 18 holes over 7,056 yards with a par of 72

Address: 1300 Currie Pkwy, Midland, MI 

Twin Oaks Golf Club

  • Front Course - 9 holes over 2,755 yards with a par of 35
  • Back Course - 9 holes over 2,853 yards with a par of 35
  • East Course - 9 holes over 2,810 yards with a par of 36 

Address: 6710 W Freeland Rd, Freeland, MI

Apple Mountain - Features 18 holes over 6,962 yards with a par of 72 

Address: 4519 N River Rd, Freeland, MI

Beech Hollow Golf Course, Beech Hollow Course  - Features 18 holes over 5,694 yards with a par of 72

Address: 7494 Hospital Rd, Freeland, MI 

Bay Valley Golf Club, Bay Valley Course - Features 18 holes over 6,661 yards with a par of 71 

Address: 2470 Old Bridge Rd, Bay City, MI 

White Birch Hills Golf Course, White Birch Hills Course   18 holes over 5,600 yards with a par of 70 

Address: 360 Ott Rd, Bay City, MI 

Saginaw Valley Public Golf Course, 18 holes over 6,842 yards with a par of 72 

Address: 7255 3 Mile Rd, Bay City, MI

The Sawmill Golf Club - 18 holes over 6,735 yards with a par of 72 
19 Sawmill Blvd

Address: 19 Sawmill Blvd, Saginaw, MI 


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