The Standard Portland Classic Welcomes Top Women Golfers Aug. 14 – 17, 2025

Competitive play, family fun and community spirit are in store at the annual tournament.

PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In partnership with the LPGA, The Standard announced last year a three-year sponsorship of the Portland Classic, the longest-running LPGA non-major tournament. Now called The Standard Portland Classic, this year’s tournament is being hosted Aug. 14 – 17 at the historic Columbia Edgewater Country Club.

Along with showcasing world-class competition from the LPGA’s top golfers, the event features a celebration of community and family-friendly entertainment.

“The Classic is more than a golf tournament — it’s a celebration of excellence, perseverance and community,” said Amy Malagamba, vice president of Corporate Marketing at The Standard. “We’re honored to support an event that not only showcases elite athletes but also uplifts our city and inspires future generations.”

In addition to the 72-hole tournament featuring many of the LPGA’s most exciting stars, fans can look forward to:

• Les Schwab Tires Par 3 Girls Tournament (Aug. 16) — LPGA professionals mentor junior golfers
• Entertainment and food vendors — includes Portland’s own The Sports Bra featuring a pop-up bar on hole 15 for prime golf viewing
• Interactive fan zones — Umpqua Family Fun Zone, giveaways, community engagement activities and more
• Special combo passes — access to both The Standard Portland Classic and the Portland Thorns versus Seattle Reign soccer match
• Charitable beneficiary for the tournament is First Tee – Oregon

Tickets and full event details are available at The Standard Portland Classic | Events.

Since its founding in 1972, the Portland Classic has raised more than $18 million for local charities and continues to be a cornerstone of professional sports in the region. Past champions include LPGA hall of fame athletes and major winners.

About The Standard

Established in 1906, The Standard is a family of companies dedicated to helping customers achieve financial well-being and peace of mind. We are a leading provider of financial protection products and services for employers and individuals. Our products include group and individual disability insurance, group life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, group dental and group vision insurance, absence management and paid family leave services, retirement plans products and services and annuities for employers and individuals. For more information about The Standard, visit standard.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram.

About the LPGA

The Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) is the world’s premier women’s professional golf organization. Created in 1950 by 13 pioneering female Founders, the LPGA, whose members now represent more than 60 countries, is the longest-standing professional women’s sports organization. Through the LPGA Tour, the Epson Tour, the LPGA Professionals, and a joint venture with the Ladies European Tour, the LPGA provides female professionals the opportunity to pursue their dreams in the game of golf at the highest level. In addition to its professional tours and teaching accreditation programs, the LPGA features a fully integrated Foundation, which provides best-in-class programming for female golfers through its junior golf programming, and its LPGA Amateurs division, which offers its members playing and learning opportunities around the world. LPGA aims to use its unique platform to inspire, transform and advance opportunities for girls and women, on and off the golf course.

Follow the LPGA at www.LPGA.com and download its mobile apps on Apple or Google Play. Join the social conversation on Facebook, X (formerly known as Twitter), Instagram and YouTube.

About the Tournament Golf Foundation

Tournament Golf Foundation (TGF) is a local Portland area non-profit comprised largely of volunteers who donate their time and provide the primary operations for the Portland Classic. Established in 1972, the group is now comprised of more than 50 local individuals and business leaders.