The 50th Bob Hope Classic hosted by Arnold Palmer

 
 
Bob Hope Chrysler Classic Adds Nicklause Private Course at PGA WEST to
 
August 28, 2008

LA QUINTA, CA - As it celebrates its 50th anniversary tournament Jan. 19-25, 2009, the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic's host course will be the Palmer Private Course at PGA WEST.  Othere courses in the 2009 rotation will be Bermuda Dunes Country Club, an original course in the first tournament in 1960, La Quinta's SilverRock Resort, which debuted in 2008, and the Nicklaus Private Course at PGA WEST, in the rotation for the first time.

Golf and Palm Springs icon Arnold Palmer will serve as host for the 50th anniversary Classic.  Palmer played in the tournament 42 of its 50 years and he is the only five-time champion, winning the inaugural tournament in 1960 and again in 1962, '68, '71 and '73.  He won a total of 62 PGA TOUR titles.

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