The LPGA Tour’s 2026 Standard Portland Classic takes place at Columbia Edgewater Country Club in Portland, Oregon, from August 13-16.
The 72-hole tournament is the LPGA Tour’s longest-running non-major event and carries a $2 million purse.
Haeran Ryu and Jeeno Thitikul lead the latest betting market ahead of Ruoning Yin, defending champion Akie Iwai, Lottie Woad and Jin Hee Im.
Columbia Edgewater has repeatedly produced aggressive scoring, so players who combine sharp approach play with a confident putting week should have the strongest chance of contending.
Current 2026 Portland Classic Betting Odds
| Player | Betting Odds |
|---|---|
| Hae Ran Ryu | 5.75 (23/4) |
| Jeeno Thitikul | 6.50 (13/2) |
| Ruoning Yin | 15.00 (15/1) |
| Akie Iwai | 17.00 (17/1) |
| Lottie Woad | 17.00 (17/1) |
| Jin Hee Im | 23.00 (23/1) |
Leading 2026 Portland Classic Contenders
Hae Ran Ryu
Hae Ran Ryu heads the market with her controlled tee-to-green game and calm temperament making her a strong fit for Columbia Edgewater.
It is a venue that rewards players who repeatedly give themselves makeable birdie looks and Ryu’s short price reflects how complete her profile is this week.
If she starts well and converts enough of her early chances, she has every reason to believe she can turn this into a first Portland Classic title.
Jeeno Thitikul
World number two Jeeno Thitikul offers perhaps the most complete all-round game in the field.
Her precision with the scoring clubs and composed course management are ideal traits for a tournament where low scoring is expected.
If Thitikul finds her best putting rhythm, she has all the ingredients to become the player everyone has to chase on Sunday.
Ruoning Yin
Ruoning Yin sits third in the market and brings elite power and proven winning pedigree to Portland this week.
Yin has the attacking game to create plenty of birdie opportunities at Columbia Edgewater.
The deciding factor will be controlling the occasional loose shot and capitalising on the par-5s. If she does that, she has the ceiling to outscore anybody in this field.
Akie Iwai
Akie Iwai returns as defending champion after closing with a final-round 66 to claim her first LPGA Tour title at Columbia Edgewater in 2025.
That course experience is a major advantage, and she is also strongly respected in her title defence this weekend.
Iwai knows exactly what it takes to score around this venue and will arrive with confidence that no amount of course notes can replicate.
She is a compelling contender if her tee-to-green game again gives her a chance to attack the pins.
Lottie Woad
Lottie Woad continues to be treated as a legitimate title threat whenever she tees it up at the highest level.
Her fearless mindset and ability to produce birdies in bunches should make her a natural fit for a course where players cannot afford to be overly cautious.
The challenge is managing the expectation that now follows her, but Woad has already shown the composure to deal with elite fields.
If she settles quickly, her upside makes her a very dangerous part of this market.
Jin Hee Im
Jin Hee Im rounds out the highlighted group and represents a strong each-way option among the leading names.
Her accurate, measured game should translate well to Columbia Edgewater, particularly if conditions make finding fairways and controlling approach distances more valuable.
Im has enough ability to contend without needing to overpower the course. A solid first two rounds would put her firmly in position to challenge heading into the weekend.
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