The 2026 OPGA Regional Cup wrapped up at Elk Ridge Golf Club with two days of outstanding golf, beautiful weather, and a historic finish. For the first time in the event’s nine-year history, the Willamette Valley Region captured the OPGA Regional Cup!

The Willamette Valley Region secured the title with a dramatic sudden-death playoff victory over the Southern Oregon Region. With the competition tied, each team selected a captain to represent them on the 18th hole. Craig Ronne represented Willamette Valley, while Chris Daggitt represented Southern Oregon in the decisive playoff.

Congratulations to the 2026 OPGA Regional Cup Champions:
Captain: Craig Ronne – Emerald Valley GC
Mason Martin – Arrowhead GC
Michael Salisbury – Langdon Farms GC
Michael Blinco – Michelbook CC
James Haban – Illahe Hills CC
Mark Tunstill – Mallard Creek GC

A special thank-you to Brad Ebberson and his entire team at Elk Ridge Golf Club for hosting us. The golf course was in excellent condition, and the restaurant team was on point with a fantastic meal last night. Combined with the beautiful weather, it made for a memorable couple of days for our PGA Professionals
Congratulations again to the Willamette Valley Region on making history and earning its first OPGA Regional Cup title!