Learn and Engage

The main stage is a hub of activity throughout the weekend, featuring interactive swing seminars from area pros, new product demos, interviews with golf industry experts, junior golf presentations and more than 100 prize giveaways!

2026 Main Stage Schedule

Friday

12:30 p.m.
Portland Parks Golf

The 5 key components to break 100, 90, 80 or to become a scratch golfer. 
Jake Bader PGA Member
Director of Player Development for Portland Parks Golf.

1:30 p.m.
Orange Whip
Simple drills to develop your most athletic, powerful and consistent swing motion.
Birk Nelson Pacific Northwest PGA Member
Director of Instruction at the Orange Whip Trainer.

Saturday

10:45 a.m.
The First Tee - Oregon and The Children's Course
Building Game Changers Through Golf with First Tee Oregon
Steve Marshall CEO, First Tee Oregon
Paul Herschell Program Director, First Tee Oregon
Featuring a panel discussion with First Tee Ace participants

Women's Day Programming

11:45 a.m.
The Standard Portland Classic Women in Golf All-Stars Stage
Golf Etiquette with Carlie Malagamba and Par Fore Her Course
and a Fireside chat with
Monica Olson Tournament Director, The Standard Portland Classic
Caroline Inglis Former LPGA Tour Player and OGA Director, Donor Engagement & Development Supporting Oregon Junior Golf

12:05 p.m
Cottage Golf 

Beyond the Swing: Setting goals to unlock your best golf in 2026
Kat Gerrish PGA Professional
Founder & Head Pro at Cottage Golf

12:25 p.m
Women’s Putting Competition

2:30 p.m
Orange Whip
Simple drills to develop your most athletic, powerful and consistent swing motion.
Birk Nelson Pacific Northwest PGA Member
Director of Instruction at the Orange Whip Trainer.

Sunday

11:30 a.m.
Sah-Hah-Lee Golf Academy

The 4 Pillars of the Full Swing
Trey Mott Director of Instruction at Sah-Hah-Lee GC/TPI Level 2
and
Steve Vancil PGA, Math Teacher & National Ranked Speed Golfer

12:30 p.m.
Cottage Golf 
A Different Kind of “Screentime“: How simulators are helping a whole new generation connect with the game

Katya Kurkoski PGA Professional
Golf Instructor at Cottage Golf
Former Collegiate Golfer, Whitman College

2:30 p.m.
Putting Championship