Media Coverage
Here is a selection of recent coverage featuring the Hoag Classic in Newport Beach, CA
Mar. 1, 2022
Golfer Jim Furyk captivates crowd at Breakfast With a Champion event in Newport Beach
Daily Pilot
Moderator Hank Adler asked Jim Furyk to name his top five golfers of all time at Tuesday morning’s Breakfast With a Champion event, which kicks off Hoag Classic week.
Mar. 1, 2022
Open qualifiers: Hoag Classic
PGA TOUR Champions
The open qualifier for this week’s Hoag Classic was conducted Tuesday, with 46 players competing for four spots in this week’s field at Newport Beach CC.
Mar. 1, 2022
It’s that time of year when all the tradition of the Hoag Classic returns to town for another run
PGA TOUR Champions
Updated field list.
Feb. 25, 2022
Fair Game
Stu News Newport
Next week is Hoag Classic tournament week here in Newport Beach.
Feb. 25, 2022
Fair Game
Stu News Newport
It’s baaackkk! After a one-year hiatus while the world was fighting through the COVID-19 pandemic, the Hoag Classic returns to Newport Beach Country Club March 2-6.
Feb. 24, 2022
Orange County Register
In the last local public event before the coronavirus shutdown in 2020, PGA Tour Champions rookie Ernie Els notched his first win in three starts on the senior circuit at the Hoag Classic at Newport Beach Country Club.
Feb. 23, 2022
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Riviera Orange County
This annual golf tournament at Newport Beach Country Club is one of the most exciting stops on the PGA Tour Champions.
Feb. 4, 2022
Around Town: Hoag Classic, a PGA Tour Champions event, will return to Newport Beach Country Club
Los Angeles Times
The Hoag Classic, a PGA TOUR Champions event will return to Newport Beach Country Club from March 2 through 6.
Feb. 18, 2022
The Hoag Classic Returns to Orange County
Orange County Zest
The Hoag Classic is eager to welcome back the community to Orange County’s only PGA TOUR Champions event from March 2 – 6.
Nov. 2, 2021
PGA TOUR Champions Legends Returning to Newport Beach Country Club in 2022 for the Hoag Classic
Newport Beach Independent
The Hoag Classic – one of the most anticipated tournaments on the PGA TOUR Champions circuit – returns to Newport Beach Country Club March 2 to 6, 2022 with a lineup of international golf legends competing for the record-breaking $2 million purse.
Mar. 9, 2020
The Big Easy earns his first Champions Tour victory
Golf
Els’ win marks back-to-back W’s for World Golf Hall of Famers on the Champions Tour following Bernhard Langer’s win last week at the Colorguard Classic.
Mar. 8, 2020
Els wins Hoag Classic for first PGA TOUR Champions title
PGA TOUR Champions
Ernie Els won the Hoag Classic on Sunday for his first PGA TOUR Champions title, birdieing the par-5 15th and 18th holes for a two-stroke victory at Newport Beach Country Club
Mar. 8, 2020
Ernie Els wins for the first time on the PGA Tour Champions
Golf Digest
In only his third start on the senior tour, Els won the Hoag Classic at Newport Beach (Calif.) Country Club on Sunday.
Mar. 8, 2020
Ernie Els Shoots 64 To Senior Lead At Newport Beach
Republic World
Ernie Els took the second-round lead in the PGA Tour Champions’ Hoag Classic on Saturday, eagling the par-5 15th and birdieing the final two holes for a 7-under 64.
Mar. 8, 2020
Ernie Els wins Hoag Classic for 1st PGA Tour Champions title
ESPN
Ernie Els won the Hoag Classic on Sunday for his first PGA Tour Champions title, birdieing the par-5 15th and 18th holes for a two-stroke victory at Newport Beach Country Club.
Mar. 8, 2020
Ernie Els won the Hoag Classic on Sunday for his first PGA Tour Champions title
The Journal Times
Birdieing par-5 15th and 18th holes for a two-stroke victory at Newport Beach Country Club in California.
Mar. 8, 2020
Ernie Els Wins Title in Hoag Classic Debut
The Daily Pilot
Ernie Els stood at the 18th tee and listened for the roar that he knew would come if Newport Beach’s own Fred Couples sank a birdie putt in front of him.
Mar. 8, 2020
Ernie Els wins Hoag Classic for first PGA Tour Champions victory
OC Register
World Golf Hall of Famer Ernie Els won his first PGA Tour Champions title on Sunday at Newport Beach Country Club
Mar. 8, 2020
Ernie Els wins Hoag Classic for first PGA Tour Champions victory
Redlands Daily Facts
World Golf Hall of Famer Ernie Els won his first PGA Tour Champions title on Sunday at Newport Beach Country Club.
Mar. 7, 2020
Ernie Els Leads by A Stroke Heading into Final Day of Hoag Classic Golf Tournament
LA Times
Els is one of the most recognizable golfers in the world.
Mar. 7, 2020
Up one at the Hoag Classic, Ernie Els (64) eyes his first Champions victory
Golf Channel
Ernie Els took the second-round lead in the PGA Tour Champions’ Hoag Classic on Saturday
Mar. 7, 2020
Els surges with 64 to lead Hoag Classic
Gwinnett Prep Sports
South Africa’s Ernie Els authored the low round of the day with a 7-under 64 on Saturday to seize a one-stroke lead entering the final round of the Hoag Classic in Newport Beach, Calif.
Mar. 7, 2020
Ernie Els Takes Spotlight, Surges into Hoag Classic lead headed into final day of Champions Tour Event
OC Register
Els shot the low round of the day, a 7-under 64, to surge into the lead, putting himself in position to win his first title in just his third start on the 50-and-over tour.
Mar. 6, 2020
David Morland IV, Ken Duke set pace 1st day at Hoag Classic
OC Register
It somehow seemed appropriate that a player named Duke was on top of the leaderboard for much of the opening round at Newport Beach Country Club on Friday, in a city where John “The Duke” Wayne lived the final years of his life and in the county where the airport is named after him.
Mar. 6, 2020
2020 Hoag Classic purse, winner’s share, prize money payout
Golf News Net
The 2020 Hoag Classic purse is set for $1.8 million, with the winner’s share coming in at $270,000
Mar. 6, 2020
David Morland IV leads after the first round at Hoag Classic golf tournament
Daily Pilot
David Morland IV is grateful to be playing at the Hoag Classic, a PGA Tour Champions event, this week at Newport Beach Country Club.
Mar. 6, 2020
Els Taking Lessons During Rookie Season on PGA TOUR Champions
OC Register
“I need to get focused and really put my energy into this. I need to focus on the Champions Tour”. -Ernie Els
Mar. 3, 2020
Ernie Els Excited To Be A Rookie Again In Hoag Classic Debut
Daily Pilot
There was not an empty seat at the Hoag Classic’s annual Breakfast with a Champion featuring Ernie Els.
Feb. 29, 2020
Kirk Triplett ready for title defense at Hoag Classic golf tournament
Daily Pilot
he will return to Southern California and the Newport Beach Country Club in a few days. When he does, he’ll be defending his title at the annual Hoag Classic.
Feb. 28, 2020
Take Five: Meet Paul Folino, Chairman Hoag Charity Sports Foundation – by Stu News NewportKirk Triplett ready for title defense at Hoag Classic golf tournament
Stu News Newport
The Hoag Classic – now in its 25th year – will take place March 4 through 8, bringing golfers and golf fans to the Newport Beach Country Club for “the finest stop on the PGA TOUR Champions
Feb. 27, 2020
Fred Couples Draws Big Galleries at Hoag Classic
OC Register
Fred Couples is 60, but the World Golf Hall of Famer enters the Hoag Classic at Newport Beach Country Club on March 6-8 as a strong favorite to win.
Feb. 25, 2020
Fair Game
Stu News Newport
Hoag tournament tee times up next week with Ernie Els breakfast on Tuesday, followed by plenty of great golf
Feb. 18, 2020
Orange County Business Journal Special Section 2020
OCBJ
Celebrating its 25th year (22nd with Hoag as host operations and beneficiary), the Hoag Classic returns to Newport Beach Country Club March 4th to 8th, 2020 with Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian as title sponsor and presenting partners Konica Minolta and City National Bank.
Feb. 17, 2020
Els, Goosen, Cabrera and Herron commit to Hoag Classic field
Stu News Newport
Hoag Classic officials announced this week that four-time major champion and recent Presidents Cup International team captain Ernie Els is among the early commits to this year’s PGA TOUR Champions tournament, which will return to Newport Beach Country Club, March 4-8
Feb. 14, 2020
Golf Legends Swing in Town for the 25th Hoag Classic
Newport Beach Independent
A local golf tournament is celebrating its silver anniversary with some big name next month
Feb. 7, 2020
Hoag Classic week is just a month away
Stu News Newport
Returning for its 25th year to Newport Beach Country Club (NBCC), the Hoag Classic will showcase golf’s legends.
Feb. 5, 2020
25th Hoag Classic Golf Tournament Offers Lineup Of Champions
Patch
See Ernie Els, Fred Couples, Retief Goosen, Ángel Cabrera, Bernhard Langer, Vijay Singh, John Daly, Miguel Ángel Jiménez, & Kirk Triplett.
Jan. 21, 2020
Hats off to Triplett
CA Golf + Travel
Hoag Classic champion talks about winning, defending, and career year on PGA TOUR Champions.
Jan. 14, 2020
Ernie Els among newcomers to Hoag Classic golf tournament
Daily Pilot
Ernie Els, a four-time major champion and recent Presidents Cup International team captain, has committed to play in the Hoag Classic golf tournament, Orange County’s PGA TOUR Champions event, at Newport Beach Country Club from March 4-8.
Jan. 11, 2020
Ernie Els Commits to Hoag Classic
CA Golf + Travel
Four-time major champion Ernie Els, who will be competing on the 50-and-over PGA Tour Champions for the first time in 2020, has committed to play in the Hoag Classic at Newport Beach Country Club in March.