ASTORIA, Oregon - Gretchen Johnson has done it again, winning her fourth straight Oregon Coast Invitational in the 2026 edition, which was the 115^th version at Astoria Golf & Country Club on Saturday, July 25, 2026.

While in his first time playing in the Oregon Coast Invitational, Jack Harrington came from behind in the Final match to become the Men’s Grand Champion, 40 years after his grandpa won the event.

“It was a great week with my family and it was fun to win my first time ever playing at the Coast,” Harrington said. “I've caddied there growing up for my Dad, and knew the environment was special and I just enjoy playing Astoria since it's such a different style of golf than what we typically play in the Pacific Northwest.”

Gretchen Johnson cemented her legacy as one of the most dominant golfers in tournament history, securing her fourth consecutive Women's Grand Championship title and fifth overall. Facing elite amateur Amanda Jacobs (4 time Women’s Grand Champion) in the final round, Johnson put on a masterclass of precision golf on the challenging, wind-swept layout with wind reaching over 30 mph. She never let her friend Jacobs establish momentum, executing a commanding 6 & 5 victory to claim her fifth overall tournament win.

With the win Johnson tied the record for the most consecutive wins alongside PNWPGA Hall of Famer Joan Edwards-Powell who won the 1998, 1999, 2000, and 2001 tournaments.

“Winning four in a row is definitely something I am proud of, especially knowing it ties Joan Edwards-Powel's record,” Johnson said. “Joan accomplished a lot for golf in the Pacific Northwest, so to be mentioned alongside her is meaningful. Every year is different, so I do not take any of these wins for granted.”

Lara Tenant is the all-time leader in Oregon Coast Invitational Women’s Grand Championships with 11.

“Winning the Coast five times is something I never really imagined when I first started playing it,” Johnson said. “It speaks to how much I enjoy competing in this event and how fortunate I have been to have some great weeks over the years. Each title has been different, and they have all meant a lot.

“My favorite memory from the week was probably sharing the experience with so many familiar faces. Whether it is fellow competitors and their family and friends, staff, or volunteers, this championship always feels like a reunion. It is those relationships that make the week so enjoyable.”

Johnson and Jacobs are longtime friends and competitors who play high level amateur golf across the country including in USGA championships, and call Waverley Country Club in Portland their home course.

“Playing Amanda in the final was a lot of fun. We have known each other for ten years, and she is a great competitor,” Johnson said. “It is always a little different when you are playing a good friend because you want to play your best and you want them to play great while also appreciating the moment. She played solid all week and made me earn it.”

377 total golfers participated in the 2026 Oregon Coast Invitational where Jared Lambert the Astoria Golf & Country Club PGA Head Professional ran his fifth Oregon Coast Invitational.

“The women’s final was really exciting, Amanda an accomplished player, she qualified for the U.S. Mid Amateur earlier this month, so a powerhouse matchup,” Lambert said. “It was fun for them to go at it, Gretchen played really well. In the qualifying round, Johnson accepted the two seed as the defending champion, so her qualifying score did not count. However, she still played to get an extra practice round in, and shot a 7-under 66, which broke the women’s course record from the green tee.”

The Men’s Grand Championship delivered high drama as Jack Harrington dethroned two-time champion Harrison Moir in a gritty battle against both a fierce opponent and the winds which played a factor.

“In the final, it was super grindy, and was the toughest weather day of the week,” Harrington said. “I thought that I wasn't playing great for the majority of the match, but did a really nice job of keeping it close until I got hot down the stretch and regained control in the match. Harrison was a great opponent, we played together all week and have played in tournaments together for a while now, I really enjoyed our final match. He also beat my Dad 7 years ago in the final, so I got my get back!”

Moir controlled the early phase of the 36-hole match, holding a 2-up lead as the players grinded through the championship round. Harrington fought back to tie the match through the 27th hole. Harrington won five of the last eight competed holes to win the match 4 and 2, sealing his first Grand Championship title. He is a rising sophomore at the University of Michigan’s golf team and attended Jesuit High School.

Jack Harrington who is 19, played in his first Oregon Coast Invitational and beat his dad Adam Harrington in the semifinal on Friday 4 up.

“Playing my dad was an incredible experience for our family,” Harrington said. “He's my biggest role model in the game, and playing him specifically in the Coast tournament was amazing. I got up early, I know he's a great player and he was able to come back and make the match tight before I made some big putts down the stretch and close him out on 15. And yes, it was great to win 40 years after my Grandpa won, it just makes the week mean more to our family.”

Both champions took home the traditional crystal trophies and custom MacKenzie golf bags from the Astoria Golf & Country Club.

“Adam shot a 65, 7-under in qualifying. Jack shot a 75, he got into a playoff for the championship flight and got into the field after a birdie on the second playoff hole,” Lambert said. “After that he turned on the jets, advanced to the semifinals against his dad. Harrison is a perennial contender. The Harringtons and the Jacobs were some fun family semifinals. The Harringtons were excited to play each other.

Moir beat the 2025 Champion in Calen Wobbrock 4 up in the semifinals to get back to the finals where he won in 2018 and 2022.

Moir beat Adam Harrington in 2018, so Jack avenged his father’s loss.

“He drove it beautifully, the winds were gusting over 30 mph, the greens were rolling very fast above 12 on the stimpmeter, and so it was playing tough,” Lambert said. “Played well, made big putts at big times. He was 2 up after winning hole 9, 10, and 11 on the final 18 holes of the 36 hole match, to go 2up in the match. He scrambled on hole 13, after hitting his approach long, and made a putt to half the hole and made a couple of putts and that was it.”

Other highlights from the event include Kai Brown sinking a double eagle on hole 9, from 150 yards out in qualifying after a crazy tee shot of 350 yards and a hole in one from Patrick Whealdon on hole 4.

“We do not get to play true links-style golf very often in the Pacific Northwest, so it was a fun challenge. The firm conditions, the wind, and having to be creative with different shots made it a great test,” Johnson explained.

The Oregon Coast Invitational was a great test for amateur golfers to test their skills in the links layout, with a community that continues to support the second longest running tournament in Oregon golf history.