Evansville Country Club to Host Epson Tour Event
The venue secures a three-year contract to bring professional women's golf to the city starting in 2027.
Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in Golf
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The Evansville Country Club will host the inaugural Evansville Championship, an official Epson Tour event, beginning May 17, 2027. More than 130 professional golfers are expected to compete in the tournament.
Why it matters
The tournament brings high-level professional women's golf to the area for a scheduled three-year period. Proceeds from the event are designated to benefit Building Blocks of Southwest Indiana.
The agreement covers a three-year term for the tournament. The field will consist of more than 130 professional golfers competing at the Evansville Country Club.
The players
Evansville Country Club
This private golf venue in Evansville, Indiana, will serve as the host site for the upcoming professional tournament.
Epson Tour
This is the official qualifying tour of the LPGA and features professional female golfers competing for tour cards.
Building Blocks of Southwest Indiana
This organization is the designated beneficiary of the proceeds raised during the Evansville Championship.
The details
Professional golfers will gather in Evansville for the multi-day event held at the local country club. The tournament is set to run for six days, with proceeds contributing to the community through Building Blocks of Southwest Indiana.
Timeline
The Evansville Championship will take place from May 17 through May 22, 2027.
Season Trajectory
The addition of this tournament expands the tour schedule and creates a new landmark event on the competitive calendar. It reinforces the league's commitment to multi-year partnerships as it develops the next generation of professional talent.
Local residents and golf fans can anticipate a large influx of visitors during the week of the tournament in May 2027. The event provides a new opportunity for the public to engage with professional-level competition in the region.
The takeaway
This long-term commitment brings professional golf prestige to the region for the next three years. Local supporters can look forward to the economic and community benefits generated by the tournament's scheduled arrival.
Further reading
Find more coverage of local sporting developments in the Evansville Golf section.
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