NEWPORT BEACH, CA – MARCH 18: Mark Calcavecchia hits a drive on the sixth hole during the final round of the Toshiba Classic at Newport Beach Country Club on March 18, 2012 in Newport Beach, California. (Photo by Stan Badz/PGA TOUR)
Go Pro
The popular pro golf tournament, the Toshiba Classic is coming back to Newport Beach Country Club from March 7th through the 11th. Families throughout the southland are invited to “go pro” and join in on the family fun during the 23rd annual Toshiba Classic. My rowdy family and I will also be there as well, I’m excited to see the slow golf clap in action. This is a sponsored post, all opinions are my own.
NEWPORT BEACH, CA – MARCH 15: Bernhard Langer of Germany walks to the second green during the second round of the Champions Tour Toshiba Classic at Newport Beach Country Club on March 15, 2014 in Newport Beach, California. (Photo by Chris Condon/PGA TOUR)
Pro For A Cause
This year will mark the Toshiba Classic’s 23rd year in Orange County. In celebration of such a long standing tradition, the Toshiba Classic will open with a slate of new programs designed to enhance spectator experience and will also feature a powerful PGA TOUR Champions lineup competing for the $1.8 million purse. That’s a crazy amount of money!!
This year’s event will be held March 7-11, 2018, at Newport Beach Country Club (may I be honest and admit that I’m just as excited to roam the halls and hobnob with OC’s finest as I am to see the slow golf clap in action?). The Toshiba Classic has become the most philanthropic PGA TOUR Champions event by raising over $20 million, including more than $1 million annually for Hoag Hospital’s Mary & Dick Allen Diabetes Center, military causes and other community charities. Now that’s Pro For A Cause!
The Swingin’ Pro’s
The Toshiba Classic brings players with more than 400 worldwide professional victories and over 50 major championships to Southern California. In its history, the Toshiba Classic has hosted 40 PGA TOUR Champions members in the World Golf Hall of Fame, many of whom are still actively competing. Golf legends like Fred Couples, crazy-pants-wearing John Daly and Bernhard Langer will be in attendance to swing some clubs!
The Toshiba Classic is a great event for families
March 11th – Student Day
Sunday, March 11, is Student Day at the tournament where students 18 and under will enjoy free admission. Family friendly activities will include a putting contest where high school and middle school aged students will be invited to participate and have the chance to win scholarships, golf equipment, tickets to local attractions and more.
March 10th – Military Appreciation Day
The Championship Weekend will kick off with the third annual Military Appreciation Day presented by Microsemi on Saturday, March 10, where all active and retired service members and up to three guests will receive complimentary admission plus food and beverage vouchers. Continuing with tradition, the tournament will provide funding to military causes, including the Open Hearts for Purple Hearts Foundation, 1/1 Foundation, Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation, and a military family will be chosen to receive direct financial support. Local military members and dignitaries will gather for a patriotic opening ceremony with a military flyover and the day will culminate with the closing ceremony which will feature a special live concert by John Daly. The concert is free to all attendees.
You can find the entire list of events here.
BLUE SHIELD OF CALIFORNIA TOURNAMENT ATTRACTIONS
Blue Shield of California and Hoag Hospital are proud to partner together to bring fans the Blue Shield Hoag Health Village. Stop by to get your portrait taken, enjoy games and giveaways, and learn more about health-related topics as well as Hoag’s specialty centers, institutes and partners. You’ll find me and my crazy fam here! My kids are looking forward to playing games and hopefully winning prizes in the giveaways! Also, seniors can kick back and comfortably enjoy the views on hole 9, from Blue Shield’s exclusive “Senior Section.” Lastly, just in case it’s hot – fans of all ages can take a moment to rest and recharge under shaded bleachers at the 18th green, provided by Blue Shield of California.
Get Your Tickets Today and Save!
Good-Any-One-Day tickets for the Toshiba Classic are available online before the event for $25. Tickets purchased at the Main Gate on the day of the event are $30. Tickets can also be purchased in advance at participating Roger Dunn Golf Stores.
Limited VIP opportunities are available as well. Daily clubhouse badges are offered for $75 each day, Friday—Sunday. Contact the tournament office at (949) 660-1001 for details.
I’ll see you there!
