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[PGA TOUR]

THE HOAG CLASSIC RETURNS TO NEWPORT BEACH

COUNTRY CLUB WITH MANY NOTABLE PLAYERS

SET TO COMPETE

호그 클래식은 주목할 많은 선수들이 경쟁할 예정인
뉴포트 비치 컨트리 클럽으로 돌아온다

EWPORT BEACH, Calif., February 3, 2022 --- to thank the volunteers and staff who have helped us
NThe Hoag Classic is eager to welcome back safely organize an exciting event that our community
the community to Orange County’s only PGA TOUR looks forward to annually.”
Champions event March 2 to 6, 2022. The tournament is Defending champion Ernie Els returns, looking to become
taking all precautions necessary to ensure the health and the first back-to-back winner of the Hoag Classic. Other
safety of fans, sponsors and players. notables in the 2022 field so far include 2008 champion,
“We are thrilled to welcome the Hoag Classic back to Bernhard Langer, 2014 and 2010 champion, Fred Couples
Newport Beach,” said Robert T. Braithwaite, president, and newcomers Jim Furyk, David Duval, and KJ Choi
and CEO of Hoag. “On behalf of everyone at Hoag, I want among others. A total of approximately 80 players will

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