EL DORADO, Ark. (Sept. 9, 2026) – Professional women’s golf returns to Mystic Creek Golf Club Sept. 18-20 as the 11th annual Murphy USA El Dorado Shootout welcomes the sports’ rising stars from around the world to El Dorado.
The Epson Tour event features a $300,000 purse – the second largest purse on the tour – and an opportunity for players to earn valuable points in the Race for the Card on their path to the LPGA Tour.
The Murphy USA El Dorado Shootout is free to attend and welcomes spectators of all ages.
Fans should plan to arrive early, dress for September weather and allow time to get situated before the first groups tee off. Gates open at 6 a.m., with tee times beginning at approximately 7:30 a.m.
Tournament Week Schedule
- Monday, Sept. 14: Epson Tour practice rounds throughout the day; Junior Golf Clinic from 4:15-6 p.m.
- Tuesday, Sept. 15: Epson Tour practice rounds throughout the day; Meet the Pros, invitation only.
- Wednesday, Sept. 16: Pro-Am Tournament* from 7:15 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sponsor Night, invitation only.
- Thursday, Sept. 17: Pro-Am Tournament* from 7:15 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Friday, Sept. 18: Round One begins at approximately 7:30 a.m.
- Saturday, Sept. 19: Round Two begins at approximately 7:30 a.m.
- Sunday, Sept. 20: Final Round begins at approximately 7:30 a.m.; Closing Ceremony at approximately 3:30 p.m.
*The Pro-Am is a sponsor-only event.
Gates open at 6 a.m. daily, with tournament play generally continuing into the late afternoon.
Players to Watch
The preliminary field includes some of the leading players in the 2026 Race for the Card, beginning with the current top five: Lauren Olivares, Kaleiya Romero, Mirabel Ting, Annabelle Pancake-Webb and Liqi Zeng.
Zeng is also one of several familiar faces returning to Mystic Creek. She tied for second in the 2025 Murphy USA El Dorado Shootout alongside Rachel Kuehn and Kaleigh Telfer, finishing one stroke behind champion Erica Shepherd. Kuehn and Telfer are also entered again this year, along with 2025 top-10 finishers Becca Huffer and Elina Sinz.
Arkansas golf fans will also recognize several connections to the Natural State, including former Razorbacks Corey Lopez, Maria Fassi, Julia Gregg and Kajal Mistry. Elizabeth Moon, from Forrest City, Arkansas, is also in the field.
Golf Course Etiquette
The El Dorado Shootout gives spectators an opportunity to watch professional golf from close range. Guests are asked to remain quiet and courteous during play and respectful of players, volunteers and Mystic Creek staff.
The tournament is family-friendly, and all ages are welcome. Guests are encouraged to wear comfortable golf-course attire and may bring collapsible chairs to watch from designated spectator areas. September temperatures in South Arkansas can remain warm, so sunscreen, hats, water and light layers are recommended.
Food and Things to Do
Mystic Grill, located in the Mystic Creek clubhouse overlooking the 18th green and fairway, offers contemporary American cuisine and Southern classics throughout the week. On Monday and Tuesday, The Flying Tamale food truck will be on site. Additionally, beverage stations will be set up at various holes around the golf course.
Visitors can also make a weekend of the tournament and explore downtown El Dorado, including its local shops, restaurants and the Murphy Arts District.
Giving Back
The Shootout has surpassed $295,000 in charitable donations since the tournament began.
The 2026 beneficiaries are:
- #teamcorrie Cancer Foundation
- Arkansas Children’s Hospital
- UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute
Each organization will receive a donation during the tournament’s closing ceremony Sunday, Sept. 20.
For the latest tournament information, schedule updates and spectator details, visit eldoradoshootout.com or follow @road2eldo on social media.
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About Murphy USA
Murphy USA (NYSE: MUSA) is a leading retailer of gasoline and convenience merchandise with more than 1,750 stores located primarily in the Southwest, Southeast, Midwest and Northeast United States. The company and its team of approximately 17,200 employees serve an estimated two million customers each day through its network of retail gasoline and convenience stores in 27 states. The majority of Murphy USA’s stores are located in close proximity to Walmart Supercenters. The company also markets gasoline and other products at standalone stores under the Murphy Express and QuickChek brands. Murphy USA ranks 214 among Fortune 500 companies.
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.
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