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“Hoag is elated to announce this extension, which $25 million in total proceeds for Hoag’s program and services,
continues the fantastic partnership we have with Newport as well as other local educational and military charities.
Beach Country Club, Newport Beach and the surrounding “This tournament has been a standout on our schedule
Orange County Communities,” said Andrew Guarni, CEO of thanks to the tremendous support that we have received from
Hoag Charity Sports. the Newport Beach community.” said PGA TOUR Champions
Newport Beach Country Club is proud to be the home of President Miller Brady. “Since this tournament’s inception,
the Hoag Classic,” said Kevin Martin, CEO of Newport Beach Newport Beach Country Club has served as a wonderful host
Country Club. “We’re excited to continue our Club’s legacy for this event, and we’re thrilled to continue our longstanding
of hosting professional golf and look forward to extending partnership and support the incredible work the event does
our relationship with Hoag and PGA TOUR Champions for charitable causes in the region.”
as we have a shared vision to support the Newport Beach Attracting a field of professional players that rival any
Community.” major championship in golf, the Hoag Classic boasts a Hall
Also, new this year, Hoag Charity Sports, a 501c3 of Fame list of past champions which include Hale Irwin,
subsidiary of Hoag and owner of the Hoag Classic has Bernhard Langer, Fred Couples, Nick Price, Vijay Singh,
partnered with HNS Sports Group, a full-service event Retief Goosen and defending champion, Ernie Els.
management company headquartered in Dublin, Ohio For current tournament information please visit Hoag
to manage the day to day Operations and Business Classic.com or follow us on our social media channels @
Development for the Hoag Classic. HNS has named Scott HoagClassic.
Easton as Executive Director for the tournament, replacing
longtime Executive Director Jeff Purser, who retired after the ABOUT THE HOAG CLASSIC
conclusion of the 2023 Hoag Classic. For one week each year, the international spotlight shines
As one of the largest philanthropic events in PGA TOUR brightly on Orange County’s only official PGA TOUR
Champions history, the Hoag Classic has raised more than Champions event. Hosted at Newport Beach Country

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