Pavin booked to talk

Corey Pavin, the former UCLA star known for his 1995 U.S. Open victory, will be the featured speaker for the annual Toshiba Classic Breakfast with a Champion presented by The Allergan Foundation March 2 at the Newport Beach Marriott Hotel & Spa.

Pavin, a 15-time PGA Tour winner, will be making his Champions Tour debut this year, but will also play select events on the PGA Tour this season.

The 1982 NCAA Player of the Year earned the PGA Tour’s Arnold Palmer Award (leading money winner) in 1991. He is set to become captain of the 2010 U.S. Ryder Cup team, having played for the U.S. in 1991, 1993 and 1995, compiling an 8-5 record. He was also on the 1994 and 1996 U.S. Presidents Cup teams. He won the Junior World Amateur title when he was 17.

Seats for the 7 a.m. Breakfast with a Champion are $120. Individual seats and entire tables can be obtained by calling the Toshiba Classic tournament office at (949) 660-1001.

The Toshiba Classic is March 1-7 at Newport Beach Country Club. For information and ticket prices visit, www.toshibaclassic.com.

— From staff reports