DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (March 3, 2026) — Epson America, a leader in innovative technology solutions, and the Epson Tour today announced a three-year extension of their title partnership of exclusive naming rights to the Official Qualifying Tour of the LPGA. The Epson Tour partnership will continue through the 2029 calendar year, with major advancements to the Epson Tour Championship beginning in 2026, including an increased winner’s share of the purse to $100,000, a first in the 46-year history of the Tour.
“Epson’s continued commitment to the Epson Tour is a powerful investment in opportunity,” said LPGA Commissioner Craig Kessler. “This extension reflects a shared belief in the importance of a strong, clear pathway to the LPGA—and in supporting athletes at a pivotal stage in their careers. The enhancements to the Epson Tour Championship are meaningful and intentional, rewarding performance while providing greater financial security. We’re incredibly grateful to Epson for their leadership and long-term vision, and for the role they continue to play in strengthening the Road to the LPGA.”
“We’re proud to renew our partnership with the LPGA. The Epson Tour continues to inspire, elevate, and open doors for the next generation of women in golf. Our commitment to innovation and opportunity aligns with the Tour’s mission, and together we’re advancing pathways for athletes to reach their full potential on and off the course,” said Keith Kratzberg, President and CEO of Epson America.
In addition to continuing initiatives set in the original partnership, Epson and the Epson Tour are committed to rewarding excellence and providing greater financial security for players. The Epson Tour Championship, the season-ending showcase event at Indian Wells Golf Resort in Indian Wells, California, will undergo major upgrades beginning in 2026. The field will be limited to 80 players, determined by the 2026 Epson Tour Race for the Card standings following the penultimate event, the Murphy USA El Dorado Shootout. The 72-hole championship will feature a no-cut format. The total purse will begin at $250,000 in 2026, with the winner earning $100,000.
Throughout the partnership extension, the Epson Tour Championship will also see annual purse increases. Total purses will rise to $350,000 by the end of the decade.
“Epson has given me an incredible opportunity to compete on such a prestigious tour and to chase my dream of playing on the LPGA Tour,” said Anne Chen, a 2026 Epson Tour ambassador and 2025 Epson Tour Championship at Indian Wells winner. “Winning the Epson Tour Championship was one of the greatest highlights of my career. From earning my first Epson victory to receiving my LPGA Tour card on the same night, none of it would have been possible without Epson’s support of women’s golf.”
Since Epson assumed Title Sponsorship in 2022, the Tour has seen remarkable growth and impact. Over the first four years, 50 athletes have successfully graduated to the biggest stage in women’s golf. Former Epson Tour athletes who have recently won on the LPGA include Grace Kim, Linnea Strom, Alexa Pano, Bailey Tardy, Ingrid Lindblad and Miranda Wang.
The 2026 season begins on March 2nd in Atlantic Beach, Fla., with the Atlantic Beach Classic presented by Access Golf, and concludes with the revamped Epson Tour Championship at Indian Wells in Indian Wells, Calif. More information regarding the 2026 schedule can be found HERE.
About Epson
Epson is a global technology leader whose philosophy of efficient, compact and precise innovation enriches lives and helps create a better world. The company is focused on solving societal issues through innovations in home and office printing, commercial and industrial printing, manufacturing, visual and lifestyle. Epson’s goal is to become carbon negative and eliminate use of exhaustible underground resources such as oil and metal by 2050.
Led by the Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, the worldwide Epson Group generates annual sales of more than JPY 1 trillion. global.epson.com/
Epson America, Inc., based in Los Alamitos, Calif., is Epson’s regional headquarters for the U.S., Canada, and Latin America. To learn more about Epson, please visit: epson.com. You may also connect with Epson America on Facebook (facebook.com/Epson), X (x.com/EpsonAmerica), YouTube (youtube.com/epsonamerica), and Instagram (instagram.com/EpsonAmerica).
About the Epson Tour
The Epson Tour is the Official Qualifying Tour of the LPGA and enters its 46th competitive season in 2026. With the support of entitlement partner Seiko Epson Corporation, the Tour’s mission is to prepare the world’s best female professional golfers for a successful career on the LPGA Tour. In the last decade, the Epson Tour has grown from 15 tournaments and $1.6 million in prize money to $5 million awarded across 20 events in 2025. In all, over 400 LPGA Tour titles have been won by Epson Tour alumni, including over 50 major championships. Follow the Epson Tour at www.epsontour.com, as well as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Media Contacts
Carly Haines; Epson Tour Digital Content Producer
carly.haines@lpga.com
Ally Lutter; Sr. Marketing Manager, Epson Tour
ally.lutter@lpga.com