Championship Summary
DATES: Monday – Wednesday, April 27 – 29, 2026
GOLF ASSOCIATIONS
Alaska Golf
British Columbia Golf
Montana State Golf Association
Oregon Golf Association
Washington Golf
FIELD LIMIT
60 (10 players per team)
PLAYER SELECTION PER ASSOCIATION TEAM (10 PLAYERS)
2 – Men Mid-Amateurs (25+)
2 – Men Master-40 (40+)
2 – Senior Men (55+)
2 – Women Mid-Amateurs (25+)
2 – Senior Women (50+)
PNGA TEAM COMPOSITION
The team representing the PNGA will be comprised of up to five (5) players from Alaska Golf, maximum of one in each playing category, and one (1) player from each of the five remaining associations designated by playing category on a rotating basis each year. If Alaska Golf is unable to provide a player in any of the playing categories, the spot will be filled first by the host association, and secondly from any of the remaining associations based on player accomplishments in the previous year. Each association will select their team first and players who do not make their home association team will be selected for the PNGA team. Playing category designations for 2026 are below:
Men’s Mid-Amateur – Montana State Golf Association
Men’s Master-40 – British Columbia Golf
Senior Men’s – Idaho Golf Association
Women’s Mid-Amateur – Oregon Golf Association
Senior Women’s – Washington Golf
MATCH DRAW
Prior to the competition, the six Honorary Captains (Presidents) will participate in picking the matches for Day 1. The PNGA has a formula to allow each Association to compete against one another on an equitable rotational basis.
COMPETITION – MATCH PLAY
Each Association will play a total of 20 matches. A full point will be awarded for each match won, and a half point for each match that ends in a tie. The team with the most points at the conclusion of play wins.
Day One: Four-Ball Matches (A.M.)
Day One: Foursome Matches (P.M.)
Day Two: Singles Matches (A.M.)
PLAYOFF
If there is a tie between teams after scheduled play, a playoff format is in place where the tie will be broken based on the head-to-head record of the teams involved.
CAPTAINS
Captains are the current President of each respective association. If the President is not available, a substitute may be appointed.
ADMINISTRATION
The PNGA, in cooperation with AK Golf, BC Golf, IGA, MSGA, OGA and WA Golf will oversee all administrative duties for the championship.
SITE SELECTION
The site for the Lamey Cup rotates, in order, between Washington, Oregon, British Columbia and Idaho. The PNGA, with cooperation from respective state and provincial associations, will coordinate site selection.
PRIZES
A perpetual crystal trophy and base will be awarded to the winning Association to house for the following year. The PNGA offices will house the permanent silver Perpetual “Lamey Cup”. Modest trophies will also be presented to each member of the winning team, including the Captain.
TEAM ATTIRE
Players will be encouraged to wear matching team uniforms (i.e., shirts, outerwear, etc.) with their association logo and Lamey Cup logo, provided by their respective association.
2026 Schedule of Events
Monday, April 27
Captains and Association Official Practice Rounds 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Player Practice Rounds 12:10 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
President’s Dinner
(Captains and Association Officials Only)
Tuesday, April 28
Four-Ball Matches 7:30 a.m. – 8:40 a.m. from #1 & #10 tees
Lunch 12:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Foursome Matches 1:00 p.m. – 2:10 p.m. from #1 & #10 tees
Captains Meeting for Singles Pairings 2:20 p.m.
No-host Cocktails and Team Photos 6:30 p.m.
Contestant’s Banquet 7:30 p.m.
(Guests Permitted)
Wednesday, April 29
Singles Matches 7:30 a.m. – 9:22 a.m. from #1 & #10 tees
Lunch and Awards Ceremony 12:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Dinners
President’s Reception & Dinner (Wednesday) Coat and Tie (Men) / Banquet Attire (Women)
Limited to Captains and Association Officials Only
Contestant’s Reception & Banquet (Thursday) Coat and Tie (Men) / Banquet Attire (Women)
Captains, Association Officials, Players and Player Guests