Golf, Celebrities, & Concerts: Your Guide to the Ally Challenge

Golf enthusiasts get ready for a week you've been waiting for! The Ally Challenge presented by McLaren is finally here and this year's event promises to be a golfing spectacle like no other, bringing together top-notch players, stellar entertainment, and exciting extras you won't want to miss.

Back again for a seventh year, the Ally Challenge presented by McLaren will bring professional golf to Warwick Hills Golf & Country Club in Grand Blanc. More than just a golf tournament featuring the best of the best from the PGA Tour Champions, the event brings fans from around the country to the best "community" event of the summer.

What You Need to Know About the Ally Challenge Presented by McLaren

This year's tournament will be held on August 19-25 at Warwick Hills Golf & Country Club. Fans are welcome to attend starting Thursday, August 22nd for the Pro-Am. Regular tournament play will kick off Friday morning, August 23rd. View the complete schedule here.

Your Ticket Gets You More Than Just Golf

Each daily ticket not only gets you access to the course, but also to the Fan Destinations around the course. Enjoy the Miller Lite Beer Garden on 17, the Kids Zone, food trucks, Mulligan's Deck, and a special Fan Zone with activities to test your skills.

Thursday, August 22nd, enjoy a Free Family Night starting at 5:00 pm. The fun includes free pizza, ice cream, and drinks for kids 17 and under, with music along with a special Q&A  with PGA TOUR Champions Golf Professionals and Golf Stations conducted by The First Tee of Eastern Michigan. It's the perfect way to introduce your kids to the world of golf.

Friday, August 23rd kicks off tournament play. Things get going early with gates opening at 9:00 am for a special Folds of Honor Friday. Attendees are encouraged to wear red, white, & blue to the tournament. The Opening Ceremony will kick things off (No. 1 Tee) - at 9:45 am.

Your ticket also gives you admission to both the Friday night Concert@17 presented by Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort. The fun kicks off with opener Niko with opening act Niko Bokos at 6 pm, and headliner Smashmouth taking the stage at 7 pm

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Saturday gates open at 10:00 am for tournament play. Following round two the Celebrity Challenge kicks off with an amazing line-up teeing it up this year all for local Michigan charities. Playing this year will be two-time Emmy Award-winning actor Jeff Daniels, singer-songwriter Quinn XCII, former Detroit Red Wings enforcer Joey Kocur, and LPGA legends Juli Inkster, Laura Diaz, and Leta Lindley.

Immediately following the Celebrity Challenge will Ally Community Concert on Saturday night featuring opener Erin Kinsey followed by country superstar Thomas Rhett. A Drone Show will be presented immediately following the concert to round out the night.

Sunday morning before the start of the final round, you can enjoy a complimentary Zehnder's Chicken & Waffles (Between Hole Nos. 9 and 18 greens near the Clubhouse) from 9:30 am - 11:00 am.

Kids 17 and Under Are Free!: Children 17 and under are admitted free with a ticketed adult. Children will receive complimentary grounds access tickets.

Parking: Public parking is available beginning Thursday, August 22 at Cook Elementary School, 4433 E Cook Road, Grand Blanc, MI 48439, and Friday, August 23 through Sunday, August 25 at the Grand Blanc High School East Campus, 11920 S. Saginaw St., Grand Blanc, MI 48439. The high school is located 2 miles from Warwick Hills Golf & Country Club and complimentary shuttles* will run continuously during scheduled times. See below for the daily shuttle schedule.

Public parking on Thursday at Cook Elementary School is free The cost for public parking Friday - Sunday varies per day and all proceeds go to Grand Blanc High School.

United States Armed Forces and Veterans Get in Free: At this year's tournament complimentary admission will be available to members of the United States Armed Forces courtesy of Dow. This includes  Active Duty, National Guard, Reserve, Retirees, and Veterans.  The Dow VET Den is located on the 18th green at Warwick Hills Golf & Country Club. Guests will be able to enjoy premium golf viewing and complimentary snacks and beverages. You can get information on the tickets here. 

Don't miss out on all the fun and excitement of this year's tournament. Get more information and purchase tickets by visiting www.allychallenge.com.