JUNE 30 - JULY 2, 2026 | CRYSTAL MOUNTAIN RESORT
MICHIGAN WOMEN’S OPEN
WELCOME KEVIN HELM Executive Director, Michigan PGA Section Dear Contestant, Welcome to the 2026 Coca-Cola/GameAbove Women’s Open Championship at Crystal Mountain Resort. On behalf of the Michigan PGA, it is my pleasure to welcome you to this year’s Championship, taking place June 30-July 2, 2026. We are excited to return to Crystal Mountain for the 24th consecutive year and are grateful for the opportunity to conduct one of Michigan’s premier championships at such an outstanding resort and golf course. Since its inception in 1994, the Michigan Women’s Open has showcased exceptional talent and provided a stage for some of the game’s best players. We are honored to continue that tradition and are thrilled to have you as part of this year’s field. This year marks an exciting new chapter for the Championship through our partnership with the ANNIKA Women’s All Pro Tour. This collaboration represents a pivotal moment for women’s professional golf in Michigan and strengthens our commitment to providing a first-class championship experience. In addition to increasing the purse, the partnership will award exemptions into the Epson Tour’s Greater Toledo Open to the top two finishers, creating further opportunities for players to advance their professional careers. We would like to extend our appreciation to Crystal Mountain Resort for its continued hospitality and long-time support of this Championship. We are also grateful to Coca-Cola for returning as title sponsor and to GameAbove for joining as co-title sponsor. Their support plays an important role in elevating this event and helping us create an exceptional experience for all involved. Inside this packet, you will find information to help you prepare for Championship week. We encourage you to review the materials carefully and reach out if we can assist in any way. Thank you for being part of the 2026 Coca-Cola/GameAbove Women’s Open Championship. We look forward to welcoming you to Crystal Mountain and wish you a memorable and successful week. Best regards,
Kevin Helm, Executive Director Michigan PGA Section
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Saturday, June 27 & Sunday, June 28 Practice Rounds
Monday, June 29 AM Practice Rounds Pro Am: 1:00pm Shotgun
Tuesday, June 30 Round 1 Approximate starting times: #1 and #10 8:00am-9:40am / 12:40pm-2:20pm Player Reception: 6:30pm-8:30pm
Wednesday, July 1 Round 2 Approximate starting times: #1 and #10 8:00am-9:40am / 12:40pm-2:20pm
Thursday, July 2 Final Round - cut to low 50 and ties Approximate starting times: 8:00am-9:40am off both #1 and #10
Players Lunch: Lunch will be provided for the players each day and will be available from 11:30am-2:30pm at the Lodge Deck and Pavilion.
All participants will receive a yardage book at registration, courtesy of Strackaline Yardage Books.
GENERAL INFORMATION The Championship will take place Tuesday-Thursday, June 30 - July 2, 2026 at Crystal Mountain Resort’s Mountain Ridge Course.
LOCATION Crystal Mountain Resort - Mountain Ridge Course 12500 Crystal Mountain Dr. Thompsonville, MI, 49683 855-995-5146 | 231-378-2000 https://www.crystalmountain.com/
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS Resort Lodging: Friday, 6/26, and Saturday, 6/27 – 15% discount on any available accommodations (no rooms will be held on a block) Sunday, 6/28 – Wednesday, 7/1 – Studio rate of $149 and hotel rate of $189 (hold 8 of each on a soft-block with the option to add more if all 16 rooms sell) and a 15% discount on all other accommodation types, based on availability
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Host Family Housing: Crystal Mountain Resort will have some host family lodging available for the 2026 Women's Open Championship to help cut down on your travel expenses. This will be available on a first come first serve basis and Crystal will try and accommodate as many players as possible. Click Here to Register for Host Family Housing
FIELD/ELIGIBILITY 54 holes; stroke play. This event will be walking only. Starting field will consist of a max of 135 players The field will be cut to the low 50 and ties after second round play. These low 50 and ties will constitute the field for the remaining 18 holes. There will not be a cut in the Legends Division and players in that division will be allowed to ride. Event is open to all female golfers regardless of residency. Click Here for Approximate Yardages
GENERAL INFORMATION EPSON EXEMPTIONS The top two finishers in this event will receive an exemption into the Epson event: Greater Toledo Open on July 13-19.
REGISTRATION All contestants must register prior to their first round. Registration will be located inside just outside the Kinlochen golf shop in the plaza at the base of the hill. Players will receive their yardage books at registration.
REGISTRATION HOURS Monday, June 29th from 12:00pm - 5:00pm Tuesday, June 30th from 7:00am - 1:00pm
PRACTICE ROUNDS Practice round rate on the Mountain Ridge Course: $35.00 Saturday, June 27th - Sunday, June 28th Monday, June 29th - Players must be off the course by 12:40pm as the Pro Am will start at 1:00pm. Players may book at other days and times outside of this block at this rate. To schedule a tee time, please call (231)-378-2049 and specify you are a participant in the Michigan Women’s Open. You must schedule a tee time to play a practice round.
GROUPS AND STARTING TIMES Groups and Starting Times for Tuesday and Wednesday will be available Wednesday, June 24. These times will be posted to our website www.michiganpga.com as well as the Michigan PGA App and emailed to all of the players. Starting times for those making the 36 hole cut will be available after play has been completed on Wednesday on our website www.michiganpga.com and the Michigan PGA App. It is the player’s responsibility to verify their starting time. A “wrong” time is NOT an excuse to be late. Just a reminder – PGA Officials will not call players to the starting tees. It is the player’s responsibility to be in place and ready to play at their assigned time.
POLICIES & PROCEDURES DISTANCE MEASURING DEVICES / CELL PHONE POLICY A player may use any allowable device to obtain distance (only) information, including cell phones, smartphones, etc. If the device has the capability of accessing unauthorized information such as elevation changes, wind speed, wind direction, etc. and the player uses the device to access this information, the penalty is as follows: Stroke play – Two strokes For subsequent offense – Disqualification If not using the cell phone as a DMD then it is recommended that cell phones be turned off and stored in the player’s bag. If there is a situation where the player needs to use the phone their intentions should be announced to fellow competitors and staff.
ALCOHOL / MUSIC POLICY Alcohol and listening to music will not be allowed during a stipulated round for the 2026 Michigan Women’s Open Championship.
PROFESSIONAL PAYOUT / AMATEUR GIFT CERTIFICATES We have a contestant portal link that we need all the professionals to fill out in order to receive a payment from the PGA. Please click the link below to set up your Workday account: https://www.pga.org/supplier-contestant All Amateur winnings will be in the form of a gift certificate for Crystal Mountain Resort. This gift certificate may be used anywhere on the resort. As a reminder anyone with Michigan high school eligibility remaining will not be eligible to receive a gift certificate of any amount. Please notify tournament staff at player registration if you still have high school eligibility remaining.
WALKING ONLY / SHUTTLES All players must walk during this event All players will be shuttled from the golf shop area to the driving range. From the driving range players will receive shuttles to the 1st & 10th tees. Players must be at the shuttle pick up area 15 minutes before their starting time. Players may walk with or without a caddie Push carts are allowed but will not be provided Those players in the Legends Division will be allowed to ride
POLICIES & PROCEDURES DRESS CODE Players are expected to dress and present themselves in a professional manner and reflect a positive image to the public (e.g. fans, sponsors, club officials, volunteers, charities, junior golfers, etc.) when participating in this event. Proper golf attire is required. Player clothing and shoes shall always be clean and neat. Length of shorts and skirts/skorts and shirt necklines should be in good taste and portray a professional image. Undergarments may not be visible. The following articles of clothing are strictly prohibited during play: jeans (all colors), cut-off shorts, workout gear, joggers, leggings (unless under shorts or skirt/skort), t-shirts that are not produced as part of a golf clothing line, tank tops, and tops with low-cut necklines or that show midriffs.
SPECTATORS & CADDIES Caddies and Spectators are permitted. Spectator Carts will not be available. Shuttle service to the range and 10th tee will be provided For those that have a handicap and a handicap card spectator, carts may be issued based on availability. Please email Justin Phillips at jphillips@michiganpga.com to request the handicap spectator cart
FOOD & BEVERAGE Lunch will be provided to all of the players on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Times: 11:30am - 2:30pm Location: Lodge Pavilion and Deck Players Reception: There will be a players reception from 6:30pm – 8:30pm on Tuesday night in the tent behind the main lodge at the base of the hill. There will be heavy appetizer stations and a cash bar.
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GOOD LUCK PLAYERS!