April 2026 Issue

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Thinking young helped Stewart Cink become the 2026 Hoag Classic Champion

The 2026 Hoag Classic delivered a full week of entertainment and community engagement throughout Newport Beach The Hoag Classic, Orange County's premier PGA TOUR Champions event, unites the community and golf legends in support of Hoag and regional charities The tournament, held on the coastal layout of Newport Beach Country Club, offers topnotch competition, fan-friendly experiences, and meaningful ways to get involved from Pro-Am play and hospitality to volunteering and sponsorship opportunities. The Hoag Classic has raised over $25 million for Hoag and other regional military and educational charities, making it one of the most significant charitable events in PGA TOUR Champions history Professional golfers aged 50 and older, including 35 members of the World Golf Hall of Fame, compete as part of PGA TOUR Champions The Tour’s goals are to provide its players with financial opportunities, inspire and entertain fans, and deliver significant value to its partners.

In addition, it creates opportunities for volunteers to give back and generates a significant positive economic and charitable impact on tournament communities In illustrious Newport Beach, California, there is an exclusive and iconic venue: the Newport Beach Country Club For more than 65 years, NBCC, perched above the distinguished Pacific Coast Highway, has embodied the essence of Southern California culture. The clubhouse, nearly 56,000 square feet in size, features expansive views of sapphire seas and

emerald fairways, is a striking example of Coastal California Craftsman Architecture. The Hoag Classic is held at NBCC, which has been one of the most popular stops on the PGA Champions Tour for more than 25 years. The course was initially designed by renowned designer William "Billy" Bell. The fun week kicked off with the Celebrity Waiter Night, presented by Pacific Life. The very next day, Pacific Life continued the excitement by hosting the Celebrity Classic Tournament

Continued from page 1 Being out on the course during the Celeb Classic was spectacular The weather was fantastic, and everyone was in high spirits.

Because of the shotgun start, many celebrities finished their games on the 9th hole and took time to congratulate each other there Some also signed autographed memorabilia for the young golfers

Additionally, players had their golf clubs professionally cleaned Following the Pacific Life Celebrity Classic, the fun continued throughout the week

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Tuesday there was the Hoag Classic Hall of Fame Community Breakfast, presented by Hoag Orthopedic Institute featuring Bernhard Langer. Wenesday, On March 25 was the Aston Martin Newport Beach Legends Pro-Am Here is where the future winner of the 2026 Hoag Classic Stewart Cink gave some advice on some of his successful golfing techniques quoted at the PRE-Tournament Press Conference He stated, “Well, I think what I love most about my swing is the way I’m using the ground. I play golf like a young person. I’m not that young, but I like that I play, think, swing, and work like a young person. That’s a lot different from many of the players I compete against. The game of golf has really evolved over my career, and I’ve tried very hard to change with it Part of that means I have to think like a young person that’s one thing I like about it. One thing I don’t like is that I don’t always feel like a young person It takes more work now to do the things I used to do more easily. I don’t enjoy that part as much, but I still have to do it and so I do ” Thursday was another day of the Pro Ams; continuing on to Friday where the Hoag Classic round one started. In addition to the round one there was the TP-Link Celebrity Challenge Saturday there was the Motive Salute to Service Day Celebrating Folds of Honor and the Hoag Classic Round 2. At 2:00 pm. there was the Motive Salute to Service Honoree recognition on 18th Green Followed by the City National Bank Celebrity Challenge. Finally on the last day there was the Hoag Classic Round 3 where the Charles Schwab Cup leader Stewart Cink; who held the 36-hole lead, closed with 66 to win the Hoag Classic for his third victory in his last five starts on PGA TOUR Champions th

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