West Virginia University returns to defend its team title
Harris, MI – 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, September 6 and 7,
2026, for the seventh annual Island Resort Intercollegiate at Sage Run Golf Course. The public
is welcome to watch the tournament. Admission is free.
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 Starter Shack 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 at W1824 County Road 400 in Harris.
About Island Resort & Casino
Located in Michigan’s scenic Upper Peninsula 15 minutes west of Escanaba, Island Resort & Casino is
one of the Midwest’s largest golf, casino and entertainment resort destinations. The resort features over
450 guest rooms, more than 1,150 of the latest slots, a poker room, various gaming tables and a bingo
hall, three golf courses (Sweetgrass, Sage Run and Cedar), the luxurious Drift Spa, an RV Park, a
headline entertainment showroom, a dedicated Sportsbook space, a pool with waterpark features, a
customizable, expansive convention space and enough dining choices to please every palate. The Island
Resort and Casino is truly your total resort destination. It’s easily accessible via two regional airports in
Escanaba and Marquette connecting through Detroit, Saginaw, Lansing or Grand Rapids. Plan your stay
today, then get ready to enjoy your total experience at the Island!
For more information, visit www.islandresortandcasino.com
