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The Hoag Classic, PGA TOUR generates more than $1 million annually for Hoag and other local charities, totaling over $20 million in its history – making it the most philanthropic event on the PGA TOUR Champions schedule.  With the support of 200+ sponsors, 800 volunteers and 75,000 spectators, The Hoag Classic is a favorite of PGA TOUR Champions players, attracting a field of professional players that rivals any major championship in golf, creating compelling competition for fans.

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Padraig Harrington overcomes double bogey with birdies on final 2 holes at windy Newport Beach

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NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Padraig Harrington won the Hoag Classic on Sunday at windy Newport Beach Country Club for his seventh PGA Tour Champions victory, rebounding from a double bogey with birdies on the final two holes.

After driving left into trouble and dropping two strokes on the par-4 16th, Harrington made a downhill 15-footer on the par-3 17th and got an 8-footer to fall on the par-5 18th for a one-stroke victory over Thongchai Jaidee.

Harrington closed with a 2-under 69 to finish at 14-under 199. The 52-year-old Irishman will be inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in June. He won British Open in 2007 and 2008 and the PGA Championship in 2008.

Jaidee, from Thailand, also had a 69, parring the 18th after leaving his approach short and pitching through the green.

Miguel Angel Jimenez, the Spaniard playing alongside Harrington and Jaidee in the final group, bogeyed the 17th in a 68 that left him two strokes back.

Stephen Ames was fourth at 11 under after a 67. Jerry Kelly (67) and K.J. Choi (68) were 10 under, and Steve Stricker (70) was another stroke back.

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February 14, 2024

Hoag classic returns to newport beach country club for annual pga tour champions event.

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NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., February 14, 2024 — The Hoag Classic, Orange County’s only PGA TOUR Champions event, returns to Newport Beach Country Club on March 20 through 24, 2024.

Hoag Health System is once again the title sponsor and beneficiary of the tournament, and City National Bank and McCarthy Building Companies are the tournament’s presenting partners.

“Newport Beach has served as home to the Hoag Classic from its inception and remains a player favorite on the PGA TOUR Champions,” said Scott Easton, executive director of the Hoag Classic. “This year, we will continue to bring out an unrivaled player field for fans, as well as create new and exciting experiences to enjoy.”

Golf legends including two-time Hoag Classic winner and defending champion Ernie Els, alongside several other World Hall of Fame members and major championship winners such as Darren Clarke, Fred Couples, David Duval, Jim Furyk, Padraig Harrington, Retief Goosen, Colin Montgomerie, and Vijay Singh are expected to compete in the 2024 tournament for the $2 million purse. For a current list of player and updates visit hoagclassic.com/player-field . (Players subject to change.)

As one of the largest philanthropic events in PGA TOUR Champions history, the Hoag Classic has raised more than $25 million in total proceeds for Hoag’s program and services, as well as other local educational and military charities.

“The wide exposure the Hoag Classic offers for the community of Orange County provides benefits that are immeasurable,” said Robert T. Braithwaite, CEO of Hoag. “Hoag is proud to be a partner and beneficiary of the tournament. Through the incredible generosity and support from this event we’ve been able to significantly expand access to the world-class health and wellness services Hoag provides.”

Schedule of Events

The Hoag Classic Community Breakfast, presented by Hoag Orthopedic Institute, will be held in advance of the tournament on Tuesday, March 19 at VEA Newport Beach Resort & Spa featuring golf legend David Duval and will be moderated by PGA TOUR winner and Golf Channel personality, John Cook. (This is a private event by invitation only.)

On Wednesday, March 20 and Thursday, March 21, the Aston Martin Newport Beach Legends Pro-Am, is the first event of tournament week open to the public. Attending these days gives fans an opportunity to catch golf legends in a more relaxed environment before the competition begins. Gates open from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.

The Hoag Classic Championship Weekend begins Friday, March 22 with the Opening Round presented by City National Bank. Tee-Times are from 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Saturday, March 23 will honor current and former servicemen and women with Military Appreciation Day, presented by CoreLogic. All active duty, military reserve, National Guard, military retirees, and veterans – and one guest each – will receive complimentary admission with food and beverage. During the final rounds on the 18 th hole the 2024 military honorees will be recognized and celebrated. After play concludes, join us on the 18 th hole for the charity presentation as we continue the tradition of donating to military causes including the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation.

For the Final Round on Sunday, March 24, attendees ages 18 and under will receive complimentary admission for Student Day, presented by Kingston Technology. Students can enjoy the Kingston Autograph Arena to meet-and-greet with some of their favorite players. The First Tee will be conducting a chipping clinic for kids at 2 p.m. on the chipping green.

In addition to Student Day, Hoag Charity Sports and Hoag thank Kingston technology for funding $70,000 in scholarships for Hoag’s Employee Education Scholarship program. There will be a special private event on Sunday to present the 2024 scholarship recipients with their awards and to hear stories about how Hoag employees are advancing their education and elevating their level of care though this program.

Daily grounds tickets are available online for $40. Ticket sales will be online only and are available for purchase throughout the weekend. Children aged 11 and under receive complimentary admission.

For those looking for all-inclusive options, Partners Club tickets are available for $425 per day and will have access to a skybox on the 17 th green with food and full bar included.

For current tournament information, please visit HoagClassic.com or follow along on social media @HoagClassic.

ABOUT THE HOAG CLASSIC

For one week each year, the international spotlight shines brightly on Orange County’s only official PGA TOUR Champions event. Hosted at Newport Beach Country Club, the Hoag Classic, showcases golf legends such as Fred Couples, Retief Goosen, Ernie Els, Jim Furyk and Steve Stricker as they compete with more than 70 other PGA TOUR legends for the title. As one of the largest philanthropic events in PGA TOUR Champions history, the Hoag Classic has raised over $25 million in total proceeds for Hoag’s program and services, as well as other local educational and military charities. For more information visit www.HoagClassic.com .

ABOUT HNS SPORTS GROUP

HNS Sports Group is a Dublin, Ohio-based LLC founded in 2000. The company offers over 150 years of collective experience and is committed to providing professional, efficient and effective client representation in the categories of sponsorship consultation, event management, hospitality management, sales representation and tournament operations within the golf market. To learn more about HNS Sports Group, visit www.hnssports.com .

Hoag is a nonprofit, regional health care delivery system in Orange County, California. Delivering world-class, comprehensive, personalized care, Hoag consists of 1,800 top physicians, 16 urgent care facilities, 11 health & wellness centers, and two award-winning hospitals. Hoag offers a comprehensive blend of health care services that includes seven institutes providing specialized services in the following areas: cancer , digestive health , heart and vascular , neurosciences , spine , women’s health , and orthopedics through Hoag’s affiliate, Hoag Orthopedic Institute , which consists of an orthopedic hospital and four ambulatory surgical centers. Hoag is the highest ranked hospital in Orange County by U.S. News & World Report and the only OC hospital ranked in the Top 10 in California, as well as a designated Magnet ® hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). For more information, visit hoag.org .

ABOUT PGA TOUR CHAMPIONS

PGA TOUR Champions is a membership organization of professional golfers age 50 and older, including 35 members of the World Golf Hall of Fame. The Tour’s mission is to provide financial opportunities for its players, entertain and inspire its fans, deliver substantial value to its partners, create outlets for volunteers to give back and generate significant charitable and economic impact in tournament communities. Follow PGA TOUR Champions online at PGATOUR.com, on Facebook, on Twitter (@ChampionsTour), on Instagram (@pgatourchampions) and on TikTok (pgatourchampions).

All events are televised in the United States on Golf Channel, the exclusive cable-television partner of PGA TOUR Champions. Internationally, PGA TOUR Champions coverage is available in more than 170 countries and territories via 22 media partners.

ABOUT NEWPORT BEACH COUNTRY CLUB

Newport Beach Country Club is an exclusive and iconic Country Club in famed Newport Beach, CA.  Perched above the famed Pacific Coast Highway, NBCC has captured the spirit of the Southern California lifestyle for more than 65 years. Spanning nearly 56,000 square feet and boasting panoramic views of emerald fairways and sapphire seas, the Clubhouse makes an architectural statement on coastal California Craftsman design. With a course originally designed by world-renowned designer William “Billy” Bell, NBCC has been one of the most popular stops on the PGA Champions Tour for more than 25 years and is the home of the annual Hoag Classic.

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Padraig Harrington was looking to go 3-for-3 in closing out 36-hole leads on the PGA Tour Champions on Sunday at the Hoag Classic Newport Beach.

He started the final round at 12 under, a shot ahead of Thongchai Jaidee, who shot a 62 on Friday. Harrington ran into a big trouble twice but rebounded both times.

Harrington’s first trip-up was a double-bogey on the par-3 fourth hole which was playing 140 yards Sunday. He had a second double bogey on the par-4 16th hole, and that one proved more costly as it dropped him to 12 under and out of the lead a shot back of Jaidee and Miguel Angel Jimenez.

On the 191-yard, par-3 17th, however, Harrington hit his ball pin high and then drained the putt for a bounce-back birdie to tie for the lead once again. On 18, Harrington curled one around seemlingly all sides of the cup before it dropped for a closing birdie, setting off an extended fist pump from the Irishman.

Harrington closed with a 2-under 69 to win for the seventh time in 37 starts on the senior circuit. Jaidee was solo second a shot back. Jimenez was solo third, two shots back. Stephen Ames was solo fourth at 10 under.

Defending tournament champion Ernie Els was tied for 33rd. Jim Furyk made his 2024 season debut after recovering from a back injury and also tied for 33rd. Fred Couples withdrew after nine holes during the second round.

The tour stays in southern California for the Galleri Classic at Mission Hills Country Club in Rancho Mirage.

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The Crowd: Newport Beach Country Club ready to again welcome PGA champions for annual Hoag Classic

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Next week the Hoag Classic welcoming PGA champions takes Newport and all of the SoCal golf world by storm, unveiling an outstanding week of sport, celebration and community outreach hosted by Newport Beach Country Club.

All the action benefits the life-saving work of the Hoag Hospital healthcare umbrella covering multiple institutes involved in cutting edge research and all aspects of treatment, recovery and patient care.

On Tuesday, the Hoag Classic Hall of Fame Community Breakfast welcomes golf legend David Duval at Hotel VEA, Newport Beach, for a lively one-on-one interview and interaction with the crowd. Then, on Wednesday , Aston Martin Newport Beach, a major tournament sponsor, produces the much-anticipated Aston Martin Newport Beach Legends Pro-Am. More than 400 golfers are registered to join the pros.

Tee times for the opening round Friday, presented by City National Bank, are set for 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Round 2 on Saturday is billed as Military Appreciation Day, welcoming both active duty and veterans with complimentary admission including a guest. Sponsor CoreLogic makes this possible. At the end of play, a Military Honoree Recognition Reception is planned to take place on the 17th and 18th greens. A surprise celeb entertainer, yet to be revealed, will entertain the golf fans.

The final Sunday round of golf at Newport Beach Country Club may determine if defending champion Ernie Els will take the trophy for a second year in a row. Competing in the legends field will be local fan favorite and former Hoag Classic champ Fred Couples joining Billy Andrede , John Daly , Jay Haas , Kirk Triplett , Duffy Waldorf , Corey Pavin , Tom Lehman , and Y.E. Yang , among many more. Kingston Technology sponsors play on the final day with an awards ceremony and celebration capping the afternoon.

Sunday is also “Student Day” on the greens. Young people 18 and under will receive complimentary admission and a special chance to meet the players at the Kingston Technology Autograph Arena. On the first tee, a chipping clinic will have kids at 2 p.m. on the chipping green for a little real competition. In addition, Kingston joins Hoag Charity Sports funding $70,000 in student scholarships through Hoag for employee family grants. A Sunday reception will present the awards to deserving students advancing their educational goals.

Of course, all week long the parties and hospitality tents will draw crowds raising a toast to their favorite players and to the charitable community work of Hoag. VEA Newport Beach Resort will be a central gathering locale for much of the social action, beginning with an opening event unfolding on Friday.

Of special note this year, a unique experience is offered. It’s billed as the “Newport Beach Luxury Club” in conjunction with the planned Ritz-Carlton Residences on the edge of Fashion Island, adjacent to the Hotel VEA and overlooking Newport Beach Country Club and the ocean. The exclusive sponsor hospitality package pulls out all stops for the select Classic supporters who are seeking the best of the best experience on and off the course during the weeklong event.

“Guests who purchase the special pass will be entitled to enter an exclusive area near the VEA, along with valet parking, shuttle service to the tournament, a private space in the NBCC clubhouse and entrance to two exclusive spectator structures on the No. 5 and No. 17 tees, where menus curated by the executive chefs of the Pendry Newport Beach and Balboa Bay Resort will be available,” stated Tournament Executive Director Scott Easton .

Joining the classic executive team this year, Easton, 56, comes with a resume boasting top level experience in association with major national event productions including shows with Live Nation and sports events with Desert Charities.

“I got my dream job,” Easton said. “This event is one of the finest on the PGA Champions Tour, and it is because it takes place here at Newport Beach Country Club.”

The sports and entertainment pro explains that the success is in large part due to local enthusiasm and support. Easton and team will manage some 800 volunteers making the tournament happen. With a purse of $2 million and even more world-class golfers including Colin Montgomerie , Vijay Singh , Jim Furyk , and Steve Strickers , the Hoag Classic will be televised on the Golf Channel and seen on some 145 countries including outlets provided by PGA Tour overseas television associates. Since its early days, the Hoag Classic on the PGA Tour has raised more than $25 million for charity. That’s a qualified hole-in-one like no other.

For more information, and tickets visit HoagClassic.com .

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ANY ONE DAY GROUNDS TICKETS

For grounds access into the tournament on one day of choice Wednesday through Sunday. Click the link below to purchase your tickets.

When: Wednesday, March 20 – Sunday, March 24

Where: Newport Beach Country Club

How Much: $40.00

More Info: General admission tickets to the Hoag Classic are only available for purchase electronically. No physical tickets will be available at the admission gate, however, online sales will continue through each day of the tournament.

PARTNERS CLUB TICKETS

The Partners Club is a perfect option for sponsors who want to experience the amenities of a Hoag Classic hospitality venue on a smaller scale. Enjoy a festive atmosphere where you can entertain guests and network with other sponsors. The skybox provides unparalleled viewing of the PGA TOUR Champions action throughout the day on the signature par-three 17th hole. The Partners Club includes food and beverage service with full bar, heating and air conditioning, cable television, Wi-Fi and security.

When: Friday, March 22nd – Sunday, March 24th

How Much: $425.00

More Info: To learn more and to purchase tickets, please contact Ryan Elmajian at [email protected] or call 949-660-1001

OPENING PARTY

The party starts when the last putt drops! The Opening Party will feature a live performance by nationally acclaimed multi-platinum country recording artists. Come out to mix and mingle to celebrate the beginning of the professional competition.

When: Friday, March 22 |  5:00pm – 8:00pm

Where: VEA Resort & Spa

More Info: SOLD OUT EVENT

We are offering the opportunity to win two  Pool Deck Concert Passes to the exclusive Hoag Classic Opening Party in a lottery selection. Please register below to win!

MILITARY APPRECIATION DAY

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All former, active and reserve military members and one guest will receive complimentary admission and food and beverage.

When: Saturday, March 23

How Much: Complimentary admission

More Info: Register online

STUDENT DAY

Students ages 18 and under receive complimentary admission to join their family and enjoy the thrilling final round of the Hoag Classic.

When: Sunday, March 24

More Info: Kids under the age of 11 receive complimentary admission Wednesday – Saturday.

HALL OF FAME COMMUNITY BREAKFAST

Secure your own exclusive table (10 seats) to the Hall of Fame Community Breakfast, Presented by Hoag Orthopedic Institute is a special tradition that provides an unparalleled opportunity to get to know your favorite golf legends like never before. The morning features a live Q&A with a PGA TOUR Champions player. John Cook, former PGA TOUR player and current Golf Channel analyst, will be interviewing David Duval.

When: Tuesday, March 19

Where: VEA Newport Beach

How Much: One (1) table (10 seats) to the Breakfast – $3,000 | One Seat – $300 per seat

Time: 7:30am – 9:30am

The Hoag Classic does not guarantee the authenticity of tickets purchased from any third party reseller (such as brokers or individuals).

The Hoag Classic recommends that you purchase tickets directly through www.HoagClassic.com to ensure authenticity of tickets purchased.

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With different issues, Stricker, Harrington and Langer ready to roll at Harbor Shores

BENTON HARBOR, Mich. — Three of the favorites this week in the 84 th  KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship — Steve Stricker of Wisconsin, Padraig Harrington of Ireland and Bernhard Langer of Germany — find themselves in various states of physical health.

The defending champion , 57-year-old Stricker, is rested and ready to go after sitting out last week’s PGA Championship at Valhalla outside Louisville, Ky. The 52-year-old Harrington has been battling a stiff neck which partly explains his missed cut (77-75) at the PGA, a major title he won in 2008 at Oakland Hills Country Club in Bloomfield Hills, Mich.

And then there’s the 66-year-old Langer, the all-time leading winner on the PGA Champions Tour with 46 victories, 12 of which are considered senior major titles. Langer literally limps into the tournament still recovering from Achilles tendon surgery in late January, an injury he suffered while playing pickleball. 

More: Alker’s 8-under 63 continues hot rookie season for Senior PGA Championship at Harbor Shores

When the 156 players tee off Thursday at the par-71 Golf Club of Harbor Shores, a design of legendary player and architect Jack Nicklaus, they will find the walk much longer than the listed 6,852 yards. There are huge gaps between some greens and tees on the course that meanders through reclaimed Whirlpool Corporation property that the Paw Paw River bisects on its way to the St. Joseph River which empties into nearby Lake Michigan.

Because of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the extremely fit Langer, who literally has difficulty walking, has use of a golf cart on the course where he has finished third three times (2014, 2016 and 2022) and fourth (2012). Langer won the Senior PGA in 2017 when it was held at Trump National outside Washington, D.C.

“I had to apply for ADA,” said Langer, who tied for 31 st  in his first tournament back on May 5, the rain-shortened Insperity Invitational and then showed some old form finishing tied for eighth in the senior major Regions Tradition on May 12. “If it hadn’t been for that, I couldn’t be playing golf anywhere right now. I’m just happy to be back out competing. Funny thing is I can play golf but I can’t walk, so it makes no sense.”

Count Langer among those who enjoy playing Nicklaus-designed courses. “They make you think, they make you play for one spot to another, not just necessarily hit it anywhere you want,” added Langer, who has two Masters titles, 46 senior victories and 12 senior major titles.

As the defending champion of the KitchenAid Senior PGA, which he won last year at Fields Ranch East in Frisco, Texas, by beating Harrington in a one-hole playoff, Stricker could have played in last week’s PGA Championship. But he opted instead for rest at home in Madison, Wis., with wife Nicki and daughters Bobbi and Izzy. Bobbi, who competed in the Epson Tour’s Four Winds Invitational at South Bend Country Club last year, will carry her father’s bag this week just eight miles west of where Stricker once competed in the Western Amateur at Point O’Woods, making “Sweet Sixteen” for weekend match play in 1988 and ’89. 

Izzy was on the bag for last year’s Senior PGA at Frisco, and it was Nicki who carried the bag when Stricker won the 2019 U.S. Senior Open at Warren Golf Course with a 19-under total of 261.

More: Stricker seeking Michiana “sweep” when Senior PGA stops at Harbor Shores

Stricker, too, likes Harbor Shores where he will play for the first time after having to withdraw from the 2022 event here because of COVID-19 precautions.

“I feel good — it’s great to be back,” Stricker said. “I went in here with an open mind (for Tuesday’s pro-am), and I enjoy it. It’s a great shape, the kind of course where you have to pick your spots. There is a lot of variety out here.”

 Harrington, who won the Hoag Classic in Newport Beach, Calif., on March 24, is competing for the fourth straight week. He finished tied for 19 th  at the rain-impacted Insperity Invitational after playing 36 holes (70-72) on May 4 and then seeing the final round cancelled. He then finished tied eighth in the senior major Regions Tradition at 10-under 278, seven shots behind winner Doug Barron.

“I had pneumonia during the winter so very slow start to the year,”  said Harrington in his Irish brogue.  “I seem to be coming out of it the last couple of weeks, but I tweaked my neck and had a poor week. It hasn’t fully recovered. Last week it was more in the joint. Now it’s in the same place but more muscle. Obviously going to have physio the next couple of days. But it was very playable today.”

Harrington, who won two Open Championships before joining the Champions Tour, wouldn’t mind being a pain in the neck to the rest of the field this week.

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Jan. 18-20 _ Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualalai (Steven Alker)

Feb. 16-18 _ Chubb Classic (Stephen Ames)

Feb. 22-24 _ Trophy Hassan II (Ricardo Gonzalez)

March 8-10 _ Cologuard Classic (Joe Durant)

March 22-24 _ Hoag Classic (Padraig Harrington)

March 29-31 _ The Galleri Classic (Retief Goosen)

April 19-21 _ Invited Celebrity Classic (Paul Broadhurst)

April 26-28 _ Mitsubishi Electric Classic (Stephen Ames)

May 3-5 _ Insperity Invitational (Scott Dunlap)

May 9-12 _ Regions Tradition (Doug Barron)

May 23-26 _ KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship, Benton Harbor, Mich.

May 31-June 2 _ Principal Charity Classic, Des Moines, Iowa

June 7-9 _ American Family Insurance Championship, Madison, Wis.

June 21-23 _ DICK’S Sporting Goods Open, Endicott, N.Y.

June 27-30 _ U.S. Senior Open Championship, Newport, R.I.

July 11-14 _ Kaulig Companies Championship, Akron, Ohio

July 25-28 _ The Senior Open Championship presented by Rolex, Carnoustie, United Kingdom

Aug. 9-11 _ Boeing Classic, Snoqualmie, Wash.

Aug. 16-18 _ Shaw Charity Classic, Calgary, Alberta

Aug. 23-25 _ The Ally Challenge, Grand Blanc, Mich.

Sept. 6-8 _ Ascension Charity Classic, St. Louis

Sept. 13-15 _ Sanford International, Sioux Falls, S.D.

Sept. 20-22 _ PURE Insurance Championship, Pebble Beach, Calif.

Oct. 4-6 _ Constellation FURYK & FRIENDS, Jacksonville, Fla.

Oct. 11-13 _ SAS Championship, Cary, N.C.

Oct. 18-20 _ Dominion Energy Charity Classic, Richmond, Va.

Oct. 25-27 _ Simmons Bank Championship, Little Rock, Ark.

Nov. 7-10 _ Charles Schwab Cup Championship, Phoenix

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Stricker seeking Michiana “sweep” when Senior PGA stops at Harbor Shores

B ENTON HARBOR, Mich. — Only one golfer has a chance to pull off the Michiana Senior Sweep when the KitchenAid Senior PGA Championship makes what could be its last visit to Harbor Shores, Jack Nicklaus’ masterpiece on the shores of Lake Michigan.

That would be 57-year-old Steve Stricker, the magic man from Madison, Wis., who in late June of 2019 about 50 miles down the road at Notre Dame’s Warren Golf Course won the U.S. Senior Open with a record score of 19-under 261. 

Among the spectators under the Golden Dome was golf’s all-time major winner Nicklaus, who in 2010 opened the par-71, 6,852-yard Club of Harbor Shores where Thursday the Senior PGA will be contested for the sixth and likely final time. The course, which first hosted the Senior PGA in 2012, meanders its way through lowlands, dunelands, highlands and meadowlands by the bisecting Paw Paw River on grounds once ruled by the sponsoring Whirlpool Corporation. Back in February, however, Whirlpool and KitchenAid announced plans to part ways with the Senior PGA.

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 Stricker, who captained the victorious 2021 U.S. Ryder Cup team at Whistling Straits in northern Wisconsin, took this past week off from the PGA Championship at Valhalla in order to be ready to defend the title he won in Frisco, Texas, in a one-hole playoff with Ireland’s Padraig Harrington, his European team counterpart, after both golfers were tied after four trips around the Fields Ranch East course with 18-under 270 totals.

Last Sunday at Greystone Golf & Country Club in Hoover, Ala., Stricker finished tied for third with Stewart Cink and Ernie Els three strokes behind champion Doug Barron’s 17-under-par runaway effort which win the Regions Tradition by two strokes over New Zealand’s Steven Alker, whose name was scratched from the final entry list released Friday by the PGA. It was Alker who won the 2022 Senior PGA championship at Harbor Shores after Stricker pulled out just prior because of COVID-19 precautions. 

Stricker actually decided before his final round of three-under 69 at Greystone that he would skip a trip to Valhalla no matter how he finished on the leaderboard.

“I’m tired. I’m old,” Stricker said prior to his announcement. “You know, I know where my place is. I’m going to assess where I’m at.” Then on Sunday, he made it official, claiming fatigue. “I just can’t play four (times) out of five weeks,” added Stricker, who is the playing host for the second Champions Tour event following the Senior PGA, the 54-hole American Family Insurance Classic at University Ridge in Madison.

Stricker, who has seven senior major titles among his 17 PGA Champions Tour titles, was seeking his third straight Regions Tradition crown when the 54-year-old Barron overcame him with a final-round 68.

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“I really thought he would do what he does at this tournament every year,” said Barron, who also had to ignore the final-round 63 shot by the 52-year-old Alker.

Alker’s late withdrawal means the Champions Tour’s leading money winner with just under $1.2 million will not be in the 156-player field. Ironically it was a final-round 63 by Alker that the New Zealand native used two years ago on the final day at Harbor Shores to zoom past Canada’s Stephen Ames by three strokes and Germany’s Bernhard Langer by six to win his first and only senior major.

The 66-year-old Langer, whose two Masters hang nicely next to his 46 Champions Tour victories which include 12 senior titles, will be playing for the third time since he had surgery to repair the torn Achilles tendon in his left ankle. He suffered the injury while playing pickleball at the end of January following his T22 finish at Hualalai. The determined Langer returned on May 5 to play 36 holes (69-74) in the rain-delayed Insperity Invitational at The Woodlands, Texas, that had its final round cancelled. Langer finished T31 behind champion Scott Dunlap.

“I still think I have a lot of good golf in me,” noted Langer, who tied for eighth at the Regions Tradition, shooting 69 on the final day though limping noticeably.

The 60-year-old Ames, a native of Trinidad and Tobago and a Canadian citizen from Vancouver, comes in second on the money list with $956,120 in nine events and won earlier this year at the Chubb Classic (Feb. 5) and the Mitsubishi Electric Classic (April 28). Ames is one spot on the money list ahead of the 58-year-old Broadhurst, an Englishman who won here in 2018 with a 19-under 265 that matched the 2016 winning effort of Rocco Mediate. Broadhurst won at the Invited Celebrity Classic, has four other Top 10 finishes and earned $813,446.

Others who could make their way to the leaderboard this week include South Koreans Y.E. Yang (seventh in earnings) and K.J. Choi (ninth)i; South Africa major winners Els (21 st ) and Retief Goosen (10 th ); Stricker’s Madison, Wis., good buddy Jerry Kelly (11 th ); past KitchenAid winner Alex Cejka (13 th ) of Germany via Czechoslovakia; Dublin’s Harrington (15 th ), who won March 24 at the Hoag Classic Newport Beach; Spain’s Miguel Angel Jimenez (17 th ); and Cink (24 th ), a 51-year-old American who finished T3 at the Regions Tradition while playing a mixture of regular and senior tour events.

This article originally appeared on South Bend Tribune: Stricker seeking Michiana “sweep” when Senior PGA stops at Harbor Shores

Charles Schwab Challenge

Colonial Country Club

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May 23 - 26, 2024