Fred Couples draws big galleries at Hoag Classic

Fred Couples is 60, but the World Golf Hall of Famer enters the Hoag Classic at Newport Beach Country Club on March 6-8 as a strong favorite to win in the 50-plus PGA Tour Champions, considering his travel arrangements and history playing in the event.
A Newport Beach resident, Couples won the tournament twice (2010 and 2014) and finished as runner-up in 2013, along with three other Top10 finishes, including a 3-under 69 in the final round last year to tie for 10th at 6-under 207 on the 6,601-ya