NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., February 17, 2026 --- The Hoag Classic announced today that Bernhard Langer, two-time Masters champion and one of the most accomplished players in professional golf history, will be the guest of honor and keynote speaker at the 2026 Hoag Classic Hall of Fame Community Breakfast presented by Hoag Orthopedic Institute.

The annual special breakfast event will be held in advance of the tournament on Tuesday, March 24, 2025, at Balboa Bay Resort. Tables for the Hoag Classic Hall of Fame Community Breakfast are on sale now in limited quantity. Visit hoagclassic.com/hall-of-fame/ for details.

The breakfast’s special conversation with Langer will highlight his extraordinary competitive career that has spanned more than four decades. Langer is widely regarded as one of the most successful and respected players in the history of the PGA TOUR Champions, with a record-setting list of accomplishments that continues to grow.

“We are thrilled to have Bernhard Langer join us at the Hoag Classic Hall of Fame Community Breakfast,” said Scott Easton, Executive Director of the Hoag Classic. “Bernhard represents excellence, longevity, and integrity at the highest level of professional golf. His sustained success across generations, combined with his humility and sportsmanship, make him one of the most admired figures in the game. This will be a truly special opportunity for our community to hear firsthand from a global golf icon whose career continues to inspire players and fans alike.”

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