FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 12, 2026
Three Players Added to Northwest’s Only Epson Tour Stop, Including Native Golfer
PENDLETON, Ore. (Aug. 12, 2026) — Wildhorse Resort & Casino, Eastern Oregon’s premier family and entertainment destination, announced three sponsor exemptions to compete in the upcoming Wildhorse Ladies Golf Classic. The tournament, part of the Epson Tour, the official qualifying tour of the LPGA, will take place Aug. 21–23 at Wildhorse Golf Course, the championship course of Wildhorse Resort & Casino.
The three sponsor exemptions allow Wildhorse Resort & Casino to select professionals based on outstanding achievements and potential fan interest.
- Kaylyn Noh, from Rocklin, California, competed as a member of the University of California, Berkeley for three seasons, concluding her collegiate career in 2025. She is a member of the DICK’S Varsity Team, which tells stories of athletes and content creators. She competed in the U.S. Women’s Open at The Riviera Country Club and finished tied for sixth at the Wisconsin Women’s Championship, both in 2026.
- Gabby Barker, from Caldwell, Idaho, led the Red Raiders of Texas Tech University to two NCAA Championship appearances and was the first student-athlete in the program’s history to win Big 12 Player of the Year honors. She notched her first professional win in February 2026 at the NXXT Women’s Championship at Juliette Falls. A member of the Shoshone-Paiute Tribe, she grew up near the Duck Valley Indian Reservation and currently competes as one of the few female Native American professional golfers, pursuing LPGA Tour status.
- Victoria Gailey, from Tigard, Oregon, played collegiate golf at the University of Nevada, Reno, where she still holds the program records for career stroke average and single-season stroke average. Her college career also included a stretch of three consecutive NCAA Division I tournament victories. In 2023, she made her professional debut at the Wildhorse Ladies Golf Classic, followed by her LPGA debut at the 2024 The Standard Portland Classic. She played high school golf at Tigard High School.
“We’re grateful to offer sponsor exemptions to these tremendously accomplished professionals, each representing a different Western state and bringing their talents to Eastern Oregon,” said Gary E. George, CEO of Wildhorse Resort & Casino. “It’s especially gratifying to welcome Gabby Barker, who embodies the opportunities we hope to create for our tribal youth interested in the game.”
The 2026 Wildhorse Ladies Golf Classic is scheduled for Aug. 21–23 at Wildhorse Golf Course, situated on the Wildhorse Resort & Casino property. The tournament will feature more than 140 professional golfers from around the world, competing in a three-day tournament as part of the Epson Tour’s Race for the Card, a season-long points competition for LPGA Tour membership.
Three-day general admission tickets are $12, and single-day passes are available for $5. Youth admission is free when accompanied by a paid adult. Tickets can be purchased online by visiting seatgeek.com/wildhorse-ladies-golf-classic-tickets.
The success of this golf tournament relies on more than 180 volunteers who perform duties integral to the operation of a professional sporting event. Individuals interested in volunteering are encouraged to sign up here: wildhorseresort.com/2026-epson-volunteer-registration.
About The Epson Tour:
The Epson Tour is the Official Qualifying Tour of the LPGA and enters its 46th competitive season in 2026. With the support of entitlement partner Seiko Epson Corporation, the Tour’s mission is to prepare the world’s best female professional golfers for a successful career on the LPGA Tour. In the last decade, the Epson Tour has grown from 15 tournaments and $1.6 million in prize money to $5 million awarded across 20 events in 2025. In all, over 400 LPGA Tour titles have been won by Epson Tour alumni, including over 50 major championships. Follow the Epson Tour at epsontour.com, as well as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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