The 2025 Dow Championship tees off from June 26–29 at Midland Country Club in Michigan, bringing together 72 elite two-player teams for the LPGA Tour’s only official team event. With a $3.3 million purse, a unique foursomes and four-ball format, and a field stacked with major champions and rising stars, this tournament is a midseason highlight for fans and players alike.
Tournament Overview
Event: 2025 Dow Championship (LPGA Tour)
Dates: June 26–29, 2025
Venue: Midland Country Club, Midland, Michigan
Format: 72-hole stroke play
Rounds 1 & 3: Foursomes (alternate shot)
Rounds 2 & 4: Four-ball (best ball)
Field: 72 two-player teams
Purse: $3.3 million
Defending Champions: Ruoning Yin & Atthaya Thitikul
Featured Teams to Watch
Ruoning Yin & Atthaya Thitikul (6/1)
The defending champions and world top-5 duo return as favorites. With 10 LPGA titles between them and elite stats in greens in regulation and putting average, they’re the team to beat.
Celine Boutier & Yuka Saso (9/1)
Boutier’s consistency and Saso’s power make this pairing a dangerous blend. Both are major winners with strong driving accuracy and scrambling metrics.
Lexi Thompson & Brooke Henderson (13/1)
Two of the LPGA’s most recognizable names, this duo combines experience and firepower. Thompson’s aggressive play complements Henderson’s precision.
Jennifer Kupcho & Leona Maguire
Kupcho, a past Dow winner, teams up with match-play ace Maguire for the first time. Expect a gritty, competitive edge from this pairing.
Haeran Ryu & Rose Zhang
Ryu, a 2025 winner, joins forces with Zhang, who’s looking to rebound from early-season injuries. Their youth and upside make them a compelling dark horse.
Course Breakdown: Midland Country Club
Par: 70
Yardage: 6,287 yards
Style: Parkland layout with tree-lined fairways and strategic bunkering
Key Traits: Demands teamwork, precision, and adaptability across formats
Key Stats for Success
Driving Accuracy – Crucial in alternate shot rounds
Putting Average – Four-ball rounds reward hot putters
Scrambling – Saves are vital in tight team formats
Team Chemistry – Communication and rhythm are everything
Top Picks
Yin & Thitikul – Defending champs with elite form
Boutier & Saso – Balanced skill set and strong recent stats
Kupcho & Maguire – Match-play pedigree and past Dow success
Dark Horses
Iwai Twins (Chisato & Akie) – JLPGA stars with breakout potential
Megan Khang & Lexi Thompson – Solheim Cup chemistry could spark a run
First-Round Leader Bets
Look for aggressive teams like Zhang/Ryu or Knight/Szokol to go low early in four-ball format.
How to Watch
TV Coverage: Golf Channel (All Rounds)
Streaming: NBC Sports App
Tee Times & Leaderboard: LPGA.com
