PORTLAND, Or. – The USGA returns to Portland this weekend at Portland Golf Club hosts the 64^th U.S. Senior Women’s Amateur Championship from September 26-October1.

Portland native Lara Tennant will compete in her second U.S. Senior Women’s Amateur in her hometown, having previously played in the event at her home course, Waverley Country Club, in 2017.

She is looking to win a fourth U.S. Senior Women’s Amateur title, which would match Carol Semple Thompson and be just one behind all-time leader Carolyn Cudone. Tennant won three consecutive U.S. Senior Women’s Amateur titles from 2018-2021, with no championship held in 2020.

“I am very excited to play in my hometown.  It's nice to be able to sleep in my own bed and have my family and friends nearby. Portland Golf Club has a long tradition of hosting major events,” Tennant said  “The golf course is in perfect shape and will be a great test of golf.  The PGC membership has embraced this championship and will be wonderful hosts.  It's going to be a great week!”

In addition to her three titles, the former University of Arizona golfer also owns a pair of R&A Women’s Senior Amateur Championship titles. She recently captured her 10th consecutive Oregon Senior Women’s Amateur title in July at Riverside Golf & Country Club.

A member of the Pacific Northwest Golf Association Hall of Fame, Tennant will make her 35th USGA championship appearance and ninth in the Senior Women’s Amateur.

Tennant will have a family connection inside the ropes, as her sister, Cappy Mack, also qualified and will play in her second U.S. Senior Women’s Amateur.

“I am super excited to play this year, especially because it is in Oregon at an awesome course PGC,” Mack said. “I am always appreciative of playing in a tournament with and against my sister. She has been an inspiration to me and is always encouraging me to keep playing in the senior events knowing I work full-time as a Portland Public school teacher. It is so awesome that we get to be together and play.”

Mack grew up at nearby Waverley Golf Club and played collegiately at the University of Oregon.

“It was amazing to have her on my bag as my caddy during the qualifier as it was very stressful. The course at PGC is in phenomenal shape and I’m excited for the event to get started.” Mack added.

Two other Oregon players will be playing in the national championship, Athena Douglas from Salem and Loree McKay of Portland.

Portland Golf Club hosted the PGA Championship in 1946 where Ben Hogan won his first major championship and then hosted the Ryder Cup in 1947 becoming the epicenter of golf after the course opened in 1914.

It would go on to host the LPGA Tour Portland Classic in 1972, 1973, 1975, 1976, and 1979.

The USGA first came to Portland GC in 1982 for the U.S. Senior Open won by Miller Barber, followed by the 1999 U.S. Senior Amateur, the 2015 U.S. Women's Amateur, and the 2026 U.S. Senior Women's Amateur. They will host the 2034 U.S. Senior Amateur as well.

In 2023 the club was officially listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

“We’re incredibly excited to begin championship week at Portland Golf Club. The club has embraced this championship, and we’re grateful for the enthusiasm and commitment that have gone into preparing for the week. It’s a terrific venue to showcase this championship and the course will be a great test for the players." Laura Martinsen, the Director of the U.S. Senior Women’s Amateur said.

In 1964, the course underwent a significant redesign by Robert Trent Jones Sr., who is credited as the course designer.

“It’s an incredible honor for Portland Golf Club to host the U.S. Senior Women’s Amateur, and there is a tremendous amount of excitement around our membership and staff as championship week approaches. Working alongside the USGA in preparation for this championship has been a great experience, and our entire team is looking forward to welcoming the players and showcasing Portland Golf Club on a national stage.” Lonnie Lister, General Manager & Chief Operating Officer of Portland Golf Club said.

Following 18-hole rounds of stroke play on Sept. 26-27, the field will be cut to the top 64 scorers for match play. Five 18-hole rounds of match play will occur from Sept. 28-30 to determine the finalists, who will square off in an 18-hole championship match on Oct. 1.

The 64th U.S. Senior Women’s Amateur will be the 42nd USGA championship held in Oregon and the fourth USGA championship held at Portland Golf Club. Bandon Dunes Golf Resort has hosted the most USGA championships in Oregon with nine, including the 2025 U.S. Women’s Amateur and the 2022 U.S. Junior Amateur.

Admission is free to the event and the public is welcome to attend.