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Hoag Classic Golf Tournament Kicks Off With Low Scores
Several players shoot under 65 in the opening round at Newport Beach Country Club.
Mar. 28, 2026 at 3:07am
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The Hoag Classic, a PGA Tour Champions event, began on Friday at Newport Beach Country Club in California. Several players posted impressive scores in the opening round, with Paul Goydos and Brian Gay both shooting 63 to lead the field. Zach Johnson and Steven Alker were close behind with rounds of 63 and 64, respectively.
Why it matters
The Hoag Classic is a popular stop on the PGA Tour Champions, attracting many of the top senior golfers. Low scores in the opening round suggest the course conditions are favorable and set the stage for an exciting tournament weekend.
The details
In the first round, Paul Goydos carded a 9-under 62, while Brian Gay and Zach Johnson both shot 8-under 63. Steven Alker and Fredrik Jacobson were one shot back at 7-under 64. David Duval rounded out the top scores with a 6-under 65.
- The Hoag Classic began on Friday, March 28, 2026.
The players
Paul Goydos
A PGA Tour Champions player who shot a 9-under 62 in the opening round.
Brian Gay
A PGA Tour Champions player who shot an 8-under 63 in the opening round.
Zach Johnson
A PGA Tour Champions player who shot an 8-under 63 in the opening round.
Steven Alker
A PGA Tour Champions player who shot a 7-under 64 in the opening round.
Fredrik Jacobson
A PGA Tour Champions player who shot a 7-under 64 in the opening round.
What’s next
The Hoag Classic will continue with the second and third rounds over the weekend, with the winner being crowned on Sunday.
The takeaway
The low scores in the opening round suggest the course is playing relatively easy, setting the stage for an exciting tournament finish as the top players on the PGA Tour Champions compete for the title.
