From disaster to triumph: Liberty National Golf Club
Learn the story of Liberty National Golf Club one of the most expensive golf courses ever built.
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Golf Quote of the Day
“It’s just a major.”
~ Jordan Spieth
Golf Channel Notable Quotes From THE PLAYERS
Golf Channel Notable Quotes
Golf Central Live From THE PLAYERS
Tuesday, May 9, 2017 (9 a.m.-5 p.m. ET)
TPC Sawgrass
Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla.
On THE PLAYERS Championship and the renovated TPC Sawgrass
Mark Rolfing – “This golf course does not favor any style of player. I believe half of the field right now could win this championship.”
Notah Begay – “This course has become one of the best finishes in golf. Everything is in play. You have a birdie opportunity on 16, you have a hold your breath moment at 17, and then you hold on for dear life trying to get in the clubhouse at 18.”
Arron Oberholser – “If you want to score well here, you have to take the trouble on off the tee. This golf course also gives you the most chance for disaster around every turn. You can make a double or a triple in a heartbeat. That is what makes this course so unique. You can make birdies and eagles, and you can also make doubles, triples and quads.
Rolfing – “This is the best fan experience on the PGA TOUR.”
Geoff Shackelford – “I feel like we are going to see a new identity for the PLAYERS. We are going to see the players go after some of the holes more aggressively. It is going to make for a more interesting and fun golf course to watch.”
On the long-term FedExCup Sponsorship Extension and the FedExCup Playoffs
Rolfing – “The big question is when are the FedExCup playoffs going to fit into the schedule. The PGA TOUR, with this length of a deal, now has the luxury of looking at their schedule and ask, ‘Where are these playoffs going to fit in?’ For me, they have to finish before the NFL starts. I think you will see a serious look to get the playoffs to finish a little bit sooner. That is what is going to make them really successful.”
Oberholser – “I think the schedule has to change. I don’t think FedEx would have made this long-term commitment to stay in this spot in the fall. I think the schedule will change.”
On Dustin Johnson
Begay – “This guy has all of the skills in the modern game that is predicated on power to do exactly what he is doing. Where he has refined his skills are with his short game.”
Rolfing – “Until a year ago, he was not disciplined enough a player to do well on this course. Everything has changed. He has become one of the most patient, disciplined players on the entire PGA TOUR.”
Rolfing – “He can play any course well now because he understands his game and he is playing much more conservative.”
Billy Kratzert – “The fact that he is going to gear it back a little bit with irons off the tee is going to help him potentially get the job done this week.”
On the 12th hole
Oberholser – “I think we will see 20-25 percent go for it. I think there is too much risk and not enough reward on hitting the driver.”
John Feinstein – “The best thing about the 12th hole is that people are going to be talking about it. People are going to be debating it. People are going to be arguing if there is too much risk and not enough reward. And that’s a good thing.”
-NBC Sports Group-
Press Release: SRIXON® 2017 Golf Digest Hot List
SRIXON EARNS GOLD MEDAL FOR EVERY BALL ENTERED ON 2017 GOLF DIGEST HOT LIST
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Dustin Johnson 5/1
Country: United States
Age: 32
Residence: Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
College: Coastal Carolina University
World Golf Rank: 1
Turned Pro: 2007
Wins: 16
2017 Masters Qualification: 2016 U.S. Open champion.
Masters Record
Year Place Score
2016 T4 -1
2015 T6 -9
2014 T68 +7
2013 T13 -1
2011 T38 +1
2010 T38 +6
2009 T30 -1
Jordan Spieth 7/1
Country: United States
Age: 23
Residence: Dallas, Texas
College: University of Texas
World Golf Rank: 6
Turned Pro: 2012
Wins: 12
2017 Masters Qualification: 2015 Masters Tournament champion.
Masters Record
Year Place Score
2016 T2 -2
2015 1 -18
2014 T2 -5
Rory McIlroy 15/2
Country: Northern Ireland
Age: 27
Residence: Holywood, Northern Ireland
World Golf Rank: 2
Turned Pro: 2007
Wins: 22
2017 Masters Qualification: 2014 British Open champion. 2014 PGA champion.
Masters Record
Year Place Score
2016 T10 +1
2015 4 -12
2014 T8 E
2013 T25 +2
2012 T40 +5
2011 T15 -4
2010 T69 +7
2009 T20 -2
Jason Day 15/1
Country: Australia
Age: 29
Residence: Forest Lake, Australia; Columbus, Ohio
World Golf Rank: 3
Turned Pro: 2006
Wins: 10
2017 Masters Qualification: 2015 PGA champion. 2016 Players Championship Winner.
Masters Record
Year Place Score
2016 T10 +1
2015 T28 -1
2014 T20 +2
2013 3 -7
2012 CUT
2011 T2 -12
Hideki Matsuyama 20/1
Country: Japan
Age: 25
Residence: Sendai, Japan
College: Tohoku Fukushi University
World Golf Rank: 4
Turned Pro: 2013
Wins: 11
2017 Masters Qualification: Winner of PGA Tour event.
Masters Record
Year Place Score
2016 T7 E
2015 5 -11
2014 T68 +7
2012 T54 +9
2011 T27 -1
Justin Rose 20/1
Country: England
Age: 36
Residence: London, England
World Golf Rank: 13
Turned Pro: 1998
Wins: 15
2017 Masters Qualification: 2013 U.S. Open champion. The current Olympic gold medalist.
Masters Record
Year Place Score
2016 T10 +1
2015 T2 -14
2014 T14 +1
2013 T25 +2
2012 T8 -4
2011 T11 -5
2009 T20 -2
2008 T36 +7
2007 T5 +4
2004 T22 +2
2003 T39 +9
Phil Mickelson 20/1
Country: United States
Age: 46
Residence: Rancho Santa Fe, California
College: Arizona State
World Golf Rank: 19
Turned Pro: 1992
Wins: 70
2017 Masters Qualification: 2004, 2006 and 2010 Masters Tournament champion. 2013 British Open champion.
Masters Record
Year Place Score
2016 T58 +7
2015 T2 -14
2014 T52 +5
2013 T54 +9
2012 T3 -8
2011 T27 -1
2010 1 -16
2009 5 -9
2008 T5 -2
2007 T24 +11
2006 1 -7
2005 10 -3
2004 1 -9
2003 3 -5
2002 3 -8
2001 3 -13
2000 T7 -2
1999 T6 -3
1998 T12 -2
1997 T47 +6
1996 3 -6
1995 T7 -8
1993 T34 +3
1991 T47 +2
Jon Rahm 20/1
Country: Spain
Age: 22
Residence: Scottsdale, AZ
College: Arizona State University
World Golf Rank: 14
Turned Pro: 2016
Wins: 1
2017 Masters Qualification: Winner of PGA Tour events that award a full-point allocation for the season-ending Tour Championship, from previous Masters to current Masters.
Masters Record
First Masters Appearance
Henrik Stenson 25/1
Country: Sweden
Age: 40
Residence: Orlando, Florida
World Golf Rank: 5
Turned Pro: 1999
Wins: 16
2017 Masters Qualification: 2016 British Open champion. Among 50 leaders on the Final Official World Golf Ranking for 2016.
Masters Record
Year Place Score
2016 T24 +6
2015 T19 -4
2014 T14 +1
2013 T18 E
2012 T40 +5
2011 99 +13
2010 T85 +11
2009 T38 +1
2008 T17 +2
2007 T17 +9
2006 T60 +7
Rickie Fowler 25/1
Country: United States
Age: 28
Residence: Jupiter, Florida
College: Oklahoma State University
World Golf Rank: 9
Turned Pro: 2009
Wins: 7
2017 Masters Qualification: 2015 The Players champion. Among 50 leaders on the Final Official World Golf Ranking for 2016.
Masters Record
Year Place Score
2016 T69 +9
2015 T12 -6
2014 T5 -2
2013 T38 +4
2012 T27 +2
2011 T38 +1
Justin Thomas 30/1
Country: United States
Age: 23
Residence: Goshen, Kentucky
College: University of Alabama
World Golf Rank: 8
Turned Pro: 2013
Wins: 4
2017 Masters Qualification: Winner of PGA Tour events that award a full-point allocation for the season-ending Tour Championship, from previous Masters to current Masters.
Masters Record
Year Place Score
2016 T39 +10
Bubba Watson 30/1
Country: United States
Age: 38
Residence: Orlando, Florida
College: Faulkner State Community College; University of Georgia
World Golf Rank: 18
Turned Pro: 2006
Wins: 12
2017 Masters Qualification: 2012 and 2014 Masters Tournament champion.
Masters Record
Year Place Score
2016 T37 +9
2015 T38 +1
2014 1 -8
2013 T50 +7
2012 1 -10
2011 T38 +1
2009 42 +2
2008 T20 +3
Adam Scott 30/1
Country: Australia
Age: 36
Residence: Crans-sur-Sierre, Switzerland
College: University of Nevada-Las Vegas
World Golf Rank: 7
Turned Pro: 2000
Wins: 35
2017 Masters Qualification: 2013 Masters Tournament champion.
Masters Record
Year Place Score
2016 T42 +11
2015 T38 +1
2014 T14 +1
2013 1 -9
2012 T8 -4
2011 T2 -12
2010 T18 -1
2009 T51 +2
2008 T25 +4
2007 T27 +12
2006 T27 +4
2005 T33 +6
2004 T79 +9
2003 T23 +5
2002 T9 -3
Sergio Garcia 30/1
Country: Spain
Age: 37
Residence: Crans-Montana, Switzerland
World Golf Rank: 11
Turned Pro: 1999
Wins: 33
2017 Masters Qualification: Winner of PGA Tour event.
Masters Record
Year Place Score
2016 T34 +8
2015 T17 -5
2014 T52 +5
2013 T8 -3
2012 T12 -2
2011 T35 E
2010 T45 +10
2009 T38 +1
2008 T46 +4
2007 T66 +10
2006 46 +10
2005 T51 +5
2004 T4 -3
2003 T28 +6
2002 8 -4
2001 T48 +2
2000 T40 +7
1999 T38 +7
Patrick Reed 40/1
Country: United States
Age: 26
Residence: Spring, Texas
College: Augusta State University
World Golf Rank: 12
Turned Pro: 2011
Wins: 5
2017 Masters Qualification: Winner of PGA Tour event.
Masters Record
Year Place Score
2016 T49 +12
2015 T22 -2
2014 T72 +8
Brandt Snedeker 40/1
Country: United States
Age: 36
Residence: Nashville, Tennessee
College: Vanderbilt University
World Golf Rank: 22
Turned Pro: 2004
Wins: 9
2017 Masters Qualification: Winner of PGA Tour event.
Masters Record
Year Place Score
2016 T10 +1
2015 T56 +3
2014 T37 +7
2013 T6 -4
2012 T19 E
2011 T15 -4
2009 T73 +6
2008 T3 -4
2004 T41 +12
Paul Casey 40/1
Country: England
Age: 39
Residence: Phoenix, Arizona; Weybridge, England
College: Arizona State University
World Golf Rank: 16
Turned Pro: 2000
Wins: 14
2017 Masters Qualification: Top 50 leaders on the Final Official World Golf Ranking for 2016.
Masters Record
Year Place Score
2016 T4 -1
2015 T6 -9
2012 T65 +7
2011 T38 +1
2010 T80 +9
2009 T20 -2
2008 T11 E
2007 T10 +7
2005 84 +13
2004 T6 -2
Matt Kuchar 50/1
Country: United States
Age: 38
Residence: Sea Island, Georgia
College: Georgia Tech
World Golf Rank: 21
Turned Pro: 2000
Wins: 9
2017 Masters Qualification: Top 50 leaders on the Final Official World Golf Ranking for 2016.
Masters Record
Year Place Score
2016 T24 +6
2015 T46 +2
2014 T5 -2
2013 T8 -3
2012 T3 -8
2011 T27 -1
2010 T24 E
2002 T61 +6
1999 T50 +11
1998 T21 E
Charl Schwartzel 80/1
Country: South Africa
Age: 32
Residence: Vereeniging, South Africa
Height: 5-11 Weight: 160
World Golf Rank: 29
Turned Pro: 2002
Wins: 15
2017 Masters Qualification: 2011 Masters Tournament champion.
Masters Record
Year Place Score
2016 T63 +8
2015 T38 +1
2014 T52 +5
2013 T25 +2
2012 T50 +8
2011 1 -14
2010 T30 +3
Branden Grace 80/1
Country: South Africa
Age: 28
Residence: George, South Africa
World Golf Rank: 20
Turned Pro: 2007
Wins: 11
2017 Masters Qualification: Winner of PGA Tour event.
Masters Record
Year Place Score
2016 T63 +8
2015 T67 +4
2014 T80 +9
2013 T18 E
Zach Johnson 80/1
Country: United States
Age: 41
Residence: St. Simons Island, Georgia
College: Drake University
World Golf Rank: 50
Turned Pro: 1998
Wins: 16
2017 Masters Qualification: 2007 Masters Tournament champion.
Masters Record
Year Place Score
2016 T63 +8
2015 T9 -8
2014 T63 +6
2013 T35 +3
2012 T32 +3
2011 T50 +2
2010 42 +7
2009 T73 +6
2008 T20 +3
2007 1 +1
2006 T32 +5
2005 T64 +8
Lee Westwood 80/1
Country: England
Age: 43
Residence: West Palm Beach, Florida
World Golf Rank: 53
Turned Pro: 1993
Wins: 40
2017 Masters Qualification: Top 50 leaders on the Final Official World Golf Ranking for 2016.
Masters Record
Year Place Score
2016 T2 -2
2015 T46 +2
2014 7 -1
2013 T8 -3
2012 T3 -8
2011 T11 -5
2010 2 -13
2009 43 +3
2008 T11 E
2007 T30 +13
2006 T55 +6
2005 T56 +6
2002 44 +9
2000 T76 +8
1999 T6 -3
1998 44 +12
1997 T24 +3
Danny Willett 100/1
Country: England
Age: 29
Residence: Sheffield, England
World Golf Rank: 17
Turned Pro: 2008
Wins: 5
2017 Masters Qualification: 2016 Masters Tournament champion.
Masters Record
Year Place Score
2016 1 -5
2015 T38 +1
Martin Kaymer 125/1
Country: Germany
Age: 32
Residence: Mettmann, Germany
World Golf Rank: 44
Turned Pro: 2005
Wins: 13
2017 Masters Qualification: 2014 U.S. Open champion.
Masters Record
Year Place Score
2016 T49 +12
2015 T80 +7
2014 T31 +5
2013 T35 +3
2012 T44 +6
2011 T82 +6
2010 T54 +5
2009 T58 +3
2008 T46 +4
Jason Dufner 150/1
Country: United States
Age: 40
Residence: Auburn, Alabama
College: Auburn University
World Golf Rank: 70
Turned Pro: 2000
Wins: 4
2017 Masters Qualification: 2013 PGA champion.
Masters Record
Year Place Score
2016 T69 +9
2015 T49 +4
2014 T85 +10
2013 T20 +1
2012 T24 +1
2010 T30 +3
Jim Furyk 150/1
Country: United States
Age: 46
Residence: Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida
College: University of Arizona
World Golf Rank: 57
Turned Pro: 1992
Wins: 29
2017 Masters Qualification: The2016 U.S. Open Championship.
Masters Record
Year Place Score
2015 T56 +3
2014 T14 +1
2013 T25 +2
2012 11 -3
2011 T24 -2
2010 91 +12
2009 T10 -7
2008 T33 +5
2007 T13 +8
2006 T22 +3
2005 28 +3
2003 4 -4
2002 T61 +6
2001 T6 -9
2000 T14 +1
1999 T14 E
1998 4 -7
1997 T28 +5
1996 T29 +6
Brendan Steele 150/1
Country: United States
Age: 33
Residence: Irvine, CA
College: University of California-Riverside
World Golf Rank: 56
Turned Pro: 2005
Wins: 2
2017 Masters Qualification: Winner of PGA Tour event.
Masters Record
Year Place Score
2012 89 +12
Francesco Molinari 150/1
Country: Italy
Age: 34
Residence: London, England
College: University of Torino
World Golf Rank: 31
Turned Pro: 2004
Wins: 5
2017 Masters Qualification: Top 50 leaders on the Final Official World Golf Ranking for 2016.
Masters Record
Year Place Score
2014 50 +11
2013 T84 +11
2012 T19 E
2011 T50 +2
2010 T30 +3
Charley Hoffman 150/1
Country: United States
Age: 40
Residence: Las Vegas, Nevada
College: University of Nevada-Las Vegas
World Golf Rank: 52
Turned Pro: 2000
Wins: 5
2017 Masters Qualification: Winner of PGA Tour event.
Masters Record
Year Place Score
2016 T29 +7
2015 T9 -8
2011 T27 -1
Kevin Na 150/1
Country: United States
Age: 33
Residence: Las Vegas, Nevada
World Golf Rank: 51
Turned Pro: 2001
Wins: 2
2017 Masters Qualification: Top 50 leaders on the Final Official World Golf Ranking for 2016.
Masters Record
Year Place Score
2016 T55 +15
2015 T12 -6
2013 59 +13
2012 T12 -2
2011 T59 +3
2010 T64 +6
Angel Cabrera 200/1
Country: Argentina
Age: 47
Residence: Cordoba, Argentina
World Golf Rank: 687
Turned Pro: 1989
Wins: 9
2017 Masters Qualification: 2009 Masters Tournament champion.
Masters Record
Year Place Score
2016 T24 +6
2015 T22 -2
2014 T72 +8
2013 2 -9
2012 T32 +3
2011 7 -9
2010 T18 -1
2009 1 -12
2008 T25 +4
2007 T37 +14
2006 T8 -3
2005 T56 +6
2004 T67 +7
2003 T15 +2
2002 T9 -3
2001 T10 -8
2000 T65 +6
Steve Stricker 250/1
Country: United States
Age: 50
Residence: Madison, Wisconsin
College: University of Illinois
World Golf Rank: 111
Turned Pro: 1990
Wins: 18
Masters Earnings: $931,976
2017 Masters Qualification: Among the first 4 players, including ties, in the 2016 British Open Championship.
Masters Record
Year Place Score
2015 T28 -1
2014 T31 +5
2013 T20 +1
2012 T47 +7
2011 T11 -5
2010 T30 +3
2009 T6 -8
2008 T63 +6
2007 T77 +12
2002 T69 +7
2001 T10 -8
2000 T19 +3
1999 T38 +7
1997 T70 +12
1996 T56 +5
Ernie Els 300/1
Country: South Africa
Age: 47
Residence: West Palm Beach, Florida
World Golf Rank: 409
Turned Pro: 1989
Wins: 72
2017 Masters Qualification: 2012 British Open champion.
Masters Record
Year Place Score
2016 T69 +9
2015 T22 -2
2014 T52 +5
2013 T13 -1
2011 T47 +5
2010 T18 -1
2009 T51 +2
2008 T46 +4
2007 T66 +10
2006 T27 +4
2005 47 +10
2004 2 -8
2003 T6 -1
2002 T5 -6
2001 T6 -9
2000 2 -7
1999 T27 +4
1998 T16 -1
1997 T17 E
1996 T12 -1
1995 T56 +3
1994 T8 -2
Fred Couples 300/1
Country: United States
Age: 57
Residence: Newport Beach, California
College: University of Houston
World Golf Rank: 1899
Turned Pro: 1980
Wins: 32
2017 Masters Qualification: 1992 Masters Tournament champion.
Masters Record
Year Place Score
2015 T89 +9
2014 T20 +2
2013 T13 -1
2012 T12 -2
2011 T15 -4
2010 6 -9
2009 T51 +2
2008 T46 +4
2007 T30 +13
2006 T3 -4
2005 T39 +7
2004 T6 -2
2003 T28 +6
2002 T36 +6
2001 26 -2
2000 T11 E
1999 T27 +4
1998 T2 -8
1997 T7 -2
1996 T15 E
1995 T10 -6
1993 T20 E
1992 1 -13
1991 T33 -1
1990 5 -4
1989 T11 +1
1988 T5 -3
1986 T31 +3
1985 T10 -1
1984 10 -5
1983 T32 +7
Vijay Singh 500/1
Country: Fiji
Age: 54
Residence: Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida
World Golf Rank: 242
Turned Pro: 1982
Wins: 75
2017 Masters Qualification: 2000 Masters Tournament champion.
Masters Record
Year Place Score
2016 T69 +9
2015 54 +7
2014 T37 +7
2013 T38 +4
2012 T27 +2
2011 95 +10
2010 T83 +10
2009 T30 -1
2008 T14 +1
2007 T13 +8
2006 T8 -3
2005 T5 -4
2004 T6 -2
2003 T6 -1
2002 7 -5
2001 T18 -6
2000 1 -10
1999 T24 +3
1998 T72 +12
1997 T17 E
1996 T39 +8
1995 T64 +4
1994 T27 +6
The Honda Classic 2017 #PGATour
Tournament Information
Founded in 1972 as The Jackie Gleason’s Inverrary Classic
Location Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
Established 1972, 45 years ago
Course PGA National Golf Club,
Par 70
Length 7,158 yards
‘Bear Trap’
Home of Jack Nicklaus’ infamous ‘Bear Trap’ that includes holes 15 through 17.
Defending Champion
Adam Scott with a score of -9, 271
Inaugural Winner
Tom Weiskopf
Prize Money
1972 $52,000
2016 $1,098,000
What a difference 44 years makes.
Tournament Record Score
Justin Leonard posted the tournament low score in 2003 with 24 under par.
Multiple Winners
Jack Nicklaus: 1977, 1978
Johnny Miller: 1980, 1983
Mark Calcavecchia: 1987, 1998
Pádraig Harrington: 2005, 2015
Tournament Highlights
1972: Tom Weiskopf out dueled Jack Nicklaus to win the inaugural tournament by a single shot.
1978: Jack Nicklaus birdies the last five holes to win by one stroke.
1980: Johnny Miller captured his first tournament win since Open Championship at Royal Birkdale Golf Club
1991: Steve Pate shoots the worst last-round score by a PGA Tour tournament winner in ten years, a 75, but still wins by three strokes.
1992: Corey Pavin won in a sudden-death playoff after holing a 136-yard 8-iron shot for eagle on the finale hole of regulation to tie for the lead with Fred “Boom Boom” Couples
1996: Tim Herron was the first PGA Tour rookie to win wire-to-wire in 13 years.
2004: Thirty-eight-year-old PGA Tour rookie Todd Hamilton wins by one shot over Davis Love III.
2012: Rory McIlroy wins and claims the No. 1 spot in the Official World Golf Ranking.
“The Bear Trap”
“The Bear Trap” on PGA National Champion course is a daunting trio of holes 15, 16 and 17 is one of the most challenging three-hole stretches on the PGA Tour.
The name “The Bear Trap” precisely describes the difficulty and pays tribute PGA Tour legend Jack Nicklaus.
The plaque and bear statue honors what has become one of the ultimate challenges PGA Tour golfers face all season.
What do the Pros Say about The Bear Trap?
“It should all be won or lost here”
-Jack Nicklaus.
“There are no bailouts. You have to commit and hit a good shot,”
-Tiger Woods
“I don’t care if they make golf balls that go for a thousand yards. The Bear Trap will stand the test no matter what the equipment is,”
-Jack Nicklaus
“No. 17 is one of the hardest we play,”
-Jesper Parnevik
It’s not about length, it’s about precision. It’s about guts. It’s all about what do you have in your chest that you can finish those holes,”
-Jack Nicklaus
“On Sunday when the pin is in the back right on No. 17, this is the hardest hole we play on TOUR,”
-Robert Allenby
“Standing on the 15 th tee, even with a six-shot lead, I’m going to be nervous still. You’re got to get good shots coming in”
-Mark Wilson
“There’s a pretty good reason they call it the Bear Trap because if it doesn’t get you one way, it’s going to get you another,”
-Rory Sabbatini
“Probably some of the toughest three holes in world golf really — especially when the wind is up,”
-Graeme McDowell
“You have to be pretty precise. You get through that stretch in even par for the week, you’ve done very well.”
-Rory McIlroy
The Honda Classic Cares
The Honda Classic Cares. Our true mission is giving back to the children of the community. While the tournament strives to provide Palm Beach County with a premier professional sporting event, the ultimate goal is to positively impact youth in need and create a brighter future for our community.
Children’s Healthcare Charity
Children’s Healthcare Charity is the host organization of The Honda Classic established to contribute net proceeds from tournament and special event programs to South Florida 501(c)(3) organizations. Through our primary beneficiary, Nicklaus Children’s Health Care Foundation, CHC supports initiatives that advance and enhance the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of childhood disease
s and disorders, as well as other not-for-profit programs and projects aimed at pediatric health care and health-related services. More information about the excellent work of the Nicklaus Children’s Health Care Foundation can be found at www.nchcf.org.
American Honda Birdies for Children
American Honda Birdies for Children program is a vehicle for 
local charities to team up with The Honda Classic and present their donor base with a chance to win a new Honda automobile, while at the same time, the charity benefits from the proceeds plus a 10% matching contribution courtesy of The Honda Classic.
2017 Honda Classic Fantasy Golf Picks
Adam Scott
He is the defending champ and leads the tour in strokes gained putting.
Rickie Fowler
Because Patrick Reed isn’t playing.
Sergio Garcia
The 2016 runner-up, winner three weeks ago in Dubai, and Sergio is red hot..
Padraig Harrington
He is the 2015 Champion with rounds of 67, 66, 71, and 70. Despite a neck injury and missing the cut last week the three time major winner can never be counted out.
Back Up Picks
Daniel Berger
Berger lost in a playoff here in 2015 when he closed with 64.
Brendan Steele
Twelve consecutive cuts made, a win, and has made the cut in six tries at PGA National.
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PGA TOUR Fantasy allows you to show off your knowledge of the sport by picking a team of 6 PGA TOUR Professionals (4 Starters, 2 Bench). Scoring is live and exclusive using PGA TOUR Shotlink and based on player performance on the course. Play with your friends in a private group or test your skills in one of our public groups. Whether you want to play for prizes, glory or bragging rights PGA TOUR Fantasy is the only live fantasy game where the outcome of each shot matters.
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