Epson Tour Championship Returns to Indian Wells Through 2026 With LPGA Card Implications

The City of Indian Wells continues as presenting sponsor of the Epson Tour Championship through 2026, marking the second consecutive year of partnership with the official qualifying tour of the LPGA. The season finale tournament, scheduled for October 2-5, 2025 at Indian Wells Golf Resort, will feature 108 professional women golfers 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 during the entire season.

This championship serves as the culmination of the Epson Tour season, where top finishers earn their LPGA Tour cards for the 2026 season, making it the most critical tournament for players seeking advancement to the premier women's golf tour. The event brings elite professional women's golf to the Coachella Valley, continuing the city's commitment to hosting world-class sporting events alongside its nearly 50-year history of hosting the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament.

Bruce Whitman, Mayor of Indian Wells, emphasized the city's dedication to supporting premier sports, stating the community is thrilled to welcome the biggest professional event on the Epson Tour at their premier golf destination. Jody Brothers, the Epson Tour's Chief Business and Operating Officer, expressed excitement about returning to Indian Wells and creating an incredible experience for athletes, staff, and the community while showcasing future LPGA stars.

Golf fans have additional opportunities to engage with the tournament through the official Pro-Am held on Wednesday of tournament week, where participants can play the course alongside future LPGA Tour stars the day before competition begins. Tournament information is available at https://www.epsontourchampionship.com, while details about the host city can be found at https://www.CityOfIndianWells.org.

The Epson Tour, entering its 45th competitive season in 2025 with support from entitlement partner Seiko Epson Corporation, has grown significantly from 15 tournaments and $1.6 million in prize money a decade ago to $5 million awarded across 20 events in 2025. The tour's alumni have won 406 LPGA Tour titles, including 51 major championships, demonstrating its critical role in developing professional women golfers for successful careers on the LPGA Tour.