The McLaran Classic is one of the best ways to connect with the mid-Willamette Valley’s top business decision-makers. With more than 200 community leaders taking to the course in one day, this is one of the largest golf tournaments in the region for business professionals.

Golfers of all skill levels are welcome in the featured 4-person scramble format. Sponsors are set up throughout the course to greet participants and treat golfers to food, drinks, and giveaways.

The fun-filled day on the course will feature two shotgun-start tee times, lunch, a buffet dinner, an awards reception, games, prizes, and more!

Not a golfer? Join us at 3pm for backyard games, drinks, and some BBQ next to the event tent. With the purchase of a standalone $25 dinner ticket, you are welcome to join us for the awards reception, full of prizes and a 50/50 raffle! A dinner ticket is required to participate in the awards reception festivities.

14th ANNUAL MCLARAN CLASSIC

GOLF TOURNAMENT

Date: September 21, 2026
Time(s): Shotgun Start Tee Times at 8:00am and 1:30pm
Location: Illahe Hills Country Club
Address: 3376 Country Club Drive South, Salem, Oregon 97302

Cost:

• Members: $250/person or $1000/team of four*
• Non-members: $375/person or $1500/team of four*
• Team Upgrade $100 per team**
• Standalone Dinner Ticket: $25 (includes access to afternoon backyard games!)

Golfer registration includes:

• Cart
• Lunch and Dinner (at Awards Reception)
• Refreshments and Prizes at sponsored holes
• Swag bag

Team Upgrade includes:

• Yellow Ball Contest
• One Putt (1 per team)
• Advantage Hole (1 per player)
• 50/50 raffle tickets (2 per player)

 Register

Click Here to Register!

Questions about the event, your tee time, or starting hole? Contact us at Events@salemchamber.org.

 Play

Shotgun Start Tee Times with “Scramble Format”
In a Scramble, each player will tee off, and the best ball is selected. Each player will then hit from that spot, moving their golf ball no more than one club length. The best second shot is selected, and everyone will then hit from that spot. This continues until the ball is holed.

Golf handicaps will be needed for each participating golfer. The maximum handicap is 30 for men and 35 for women.

Schedule

7:30am: Morning Check-In
8:00am: Morning Tee Time (Shotgun Start)
12:00-2:00pm: Lunch
12:15pm: Afternoon Check-In
1:30pm: Afternoon Tee Time (Shotgun Start)
3:00pm: Backyard Games Begin
6:00pm: Awards Reception & Dinner

Honoring Mike McLaran

The Salem Area Chamber of Commerce began its annual golf tournament in 1989. The tournament was renamed in 2013 in honor of Mike McLaran, who passed away suddenly in March of that year. Mike served as CEO of the Salem Chamber for 16 years and was a leader, a colleague, a mentor, and a friend to many in our community. His life was an example to all of us.

Each year, we have chosen to feature one of the “McLaranisms” — some of Mike’s memorable wisdom about leadership, life, and success.

Eagle Sponsor

Lunch Sponsor

Registration Sponsor

Cart Sponsor

Awards Reception Sponsor

Hole-In-One Sponsor

Event Photographer

Swag Bag Sponsor

50/50 Match Sponsor

Beverage Cart Sponsor

Mulligan Sponsor

KP Sponsor

Putting Green Sponsor

Continental Breakfast Sponsor

Par-Tee Bar Sponsor

Promotional Videos Sponsor

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