HARRIS, Michigan – Island Resort & Casino will once again welcome some of the nation’s top collegiate men’s golf programs to the Upper Peninsula over Labor Day weekend, Sept. 6-7 for the seventh annual Island Resort Intercollegiate at Sage Run Golf Course.
Hosted by South Dakota State University, the 54-hole, two-day stroke-play tournament has established itself as a premier early-season event on the collegiate golf calendar.
The 2026 field of twelve NCAA Division I programs includes defending champions, West Virginia University, the University of Michigan, the University of Central Florida, Miami (OH) University and Marquette University, which joins the tournament field for the first time this year.
Additional teams competing in the 2026 event include Ball State University, Boise State University, Virginia Commonwealth University, St. Mary’s College, the University of North Texas and Kansas City University.
“We’re proud to reach the seventh year of this tournament and to see how it has grown into such a respected event in collegiate golf,” said Tony Mancilla, General Manager of Island Resort & Casino. “Every year, we look forward to welcoming these outstanding student-athletes, coaches and their families to the resort.
“This year, our expanded StarterShack offers spectators a convenient place to grab food and beverages while they’re here for the tournament.”
Sage Run Golf Course, designed by renowned architect Paul Albanese, is a 7,309-yard, par-72 course known for its dramatic elevation changes, natural terrain and strategic challenges. It is located just 8 miles west of the Island Resort & Casino in Harris.