The City of Indian Wells has extended its partnership as presenting sponsor of the Epson Tour Championship through 2026, ensuring the season finale of the official LPGA qualifying tour returns to Indian Wells Golf Resort. The tournament, scheduled for October 2-5, 2025, will feature 108 athletes competing for a $250,000 purse, with the winner receiving $37,500 and 650 points toward the Race for the Card—the highest single-event points total available all season.
This championship represents the culmination of the Epson Tour season, where top finishers earn their LPGA Tour cards for the 2026 season. The continued partnership marks the second consecutive year the City has supported the event, bringing elite professional women's golf to the Coachella Valley. Indian Wells Mayor Bruce Whitman emphasized the city's commitment to world-class sports, noting their nearly 50-year history hosting the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament.
Jody Brothers, the Epson Tour's Chief Business and Operating Officer, expressed enthusiasm about returning to Indian Wells, stating that the 2024 event provided a world-class experience for athletes and staff while giving the community a preview of future LPGA stars. The tournament not only showcases emerging talent but also contributes to the growth of women's professional golf, with the Epson Tour having expanded from 15 tournaments and $1.6 million in prize money a decade ago to $5 million across 20 events in 2025.
Golf fans have additional opportunities to engage with the event through the official Pro-Am held on Wednesday of tournament week, where participants can play alongside future LPGA Tour stars. Tickets for the tournament can be purchased at https://www.epsontourchampionship.com. For more information about the City of Indian Wells, visit https://www.CityOfIndianWells.org.
The Epson Tour's significance extends beyond the immediate competition, as 406 LPGA Tour titles have been won by its alumni, including 51 major championships. This ongoing partnership between the City of Indian Wells and the Epson Tour reinforces the importance of developmental tours in cultivating professional athletes and providing pathways to the highest levels of competition in women's golf.
