Arnold Palmer

ARNOLD PALMER NAMED HOST OF 2009 BOB HOPE CHRYSLER CLASSIC

The man who won the event five times will host its 50th anniversary next year

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. – Golf and Palm Springs icon Arnold Palmer will host the 50th anniversary of the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic, to be played Jan. 19-25, 2009.

Palmer has not only played the tournament 42 of its 50 years, he also won five of his 62 PGA TOUR titles there, including his last, and he’s as much a staple of the Coachella Valley as the tournament itself.

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Bob Hope Chrysler Classic To Donate

BOB HOPE CHRYSLER CLASSIC TO DONATE $60,000

TO THE NATIONAL KIDNEY FOUNDATION OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA IN THE NAME OF GEORGE AND ANN LOPEZ

Charitable contribution will cover expenses for three Kidney Early Evaluation Program screenings in the Coachella Valley, accommodating 300 participants

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. – The Bob Hope Chrysler Classic announced it will make a $60,000 donation to the National Kidney Foundation of Southern California in the name of 2007 and 2008 tournament host George Lopez and his wife, Ann – the foundation’s national spokespeople.

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2008 LEADERBOARD

D.J. TRAHAN WINS THE 49TH
BOB HOPE CHRYSLER CLASSIC

With a steady place on the leaderboard all week, D.J. Trahan seals the deal on Sunday to win the 49th Bob Hope Chrysler Classic. Justin Leonard entered the final round four shots ahead, but was unable to hold his lead as Trahan posted a 7 under to win by three strokes. More details...