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PGA WEST (Palmer Course)

Course Par Value: 72

Course Yardage: 6950

PGA WEST and the Arnold Palmer Private Course, set at the foot of the majestic Santa Rosa Mountains say "Welcome Back" to the 44th Annual Bob Hope Chrysler Classic. The challenging course officially opened October 26, 1986 as the second of five championship courses at PGA WEST, a spectacular master-planned country club community in La Quinta.

In the fall of 1999, PGA WEST opened the sixth course, designed by Greg Norman, an additional practice facility and a new, full service clubhouse. The Club at PGA WEST currently features two handsome golf clubhouses and a state-of-the-art Health & Racquet Club surrounded by tennis courts of all three surfaces. The uniquely designed fairway homes at PGA WEST offer unparalleled views of breathtaking mountains, fairways and lakes, elegant amenities and a level of sophistication and comfort that are the hallmarks of fine California lifestyles.

In 1987 the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic came to PGA WEST on the TPC® Stadium Golf® Course which has the distinction of being the first new course added to the tournament rotation since 1971. The following year the Classic moved to the Palmer Private Course. The Palmer Private Course also is noted for hosting the PGA Club Professional Championship in 1996 and the 1997 Senior PGA TOUR Liberty Mutual Legends of Golf.

The Arnold Palmer Private Course measures 6,950 yards from the tournament tees, 5,995 yards from the regular tees and is rated 74.6 and 68.9 respectively. According to Arnold Palmer, he designed the exciting course "for every caliber of golfer to play and enjoy."

Hole	Par	Yards
1	4	426	A long Par 4 hole has many obstacles that are the "BEGINNINGS" of what lies ahead. A long straight drive between bunkered and sloping green.
2	5	514	A bunkered shot Par 5, this hole will give the players an opportunity to "BREAKAWAY" from the pack. This hole will yield scores from Eagle to Double-Bogey.
3	3	180	This medium length Par 3 requires a "LITE-TOUCH" from the tee to get close to the pin. The large multi-level green will provide a variety of pin placements and some interesting putting.
4	4	396	One of the prettiest holes in the desert, this Par 4 looks like a "REMBRANDT." Don't get too caught up with the view or you'll find yourself in an unforgiving bunker or the water. A good drive should leave a middle to short iron to a long but narrow green.
5	3	233	This extremely long Par 3 across water to a large but difficult green is a true "INTIMIDATOR." Take plenty of club and favor the right side to stay dry. Par is always a good score here.
6	5	562	This long Par 5 with a relatively flat and straight fairway has the look of "PALMER'S RUNWAY." Two good shots should leave a short third, but the large, well placed bunkers and a three-tiered green make this hole a great challenge.
7	4	439	This long Par 4 with water, sand, and a tight boundary is absolutely "BRUTAL." A drive that finds the fairway will leave a long second shot that must be high and soft to stay on this small, well protected green.
8	4	358	The shortest Par 4 on the course, with an abundance of bunkers, make it easy to get "TRAPPED." An iron off the tee is a good play and the short second shot must have a lot of spin to stop on the firm green that slopes away from front to back.
9	4	461	The longest of all the Par 4's is truly a "TYRANT." The tee shot must flirt with the bunkers on the right to avoid the water that guards the left side. This also gives you the best angle to hit a long iron to the large rolling green. Par is always a good score here.
10	4	453	A long start to the outward nine, this "MONSTER" of a hole has water and sand awaiting each shot. A well placed drive will leave a long to middle iron short to the rolling green.
11	5	512	A relatively short Par 5 that is somewhat of a "BREATHER." This is a good opportunity to pick up a shot on Par. Reachable in two for the longer hitter, accuracy is important hitting into the elevated two level green.
12	3	207	This hole calls for a long iron shot that will "STRETCH" you out. With several well placed bunkers it is best to play for the middle of the green.
13	4	447	The final long Par 4 is a true "CHALLENGER." The drive and remaining long to middle iron must be well placed to avoid an abundance of sand and water. Take Par and go to the next hole.
14	5	569	This three shot Par 5 has the look of "VENICE" with the Colorado River Canal to contend with on all three shots. All players must combine length, accuracy, and touch to negotiate this hole.
15	3	156	Standing on the tee of this short Par 3, players will feel a great deal of "CONFUSION" looking at the long narrow green surrounded by rocks, sand, and water. Pick your club and let it go.
16	4	364	An iron or a wood off the tee is okay on this short Par 4 where you must "DOUBLE-CROSS" THE CANAL. a short iron must be on the money to set up a good chance for Birdie.
17	3	130	From the tee of this short Par 3 you will have a beautiful "PANORAMIC VIEW" of PGA WEST. Don't forget to focus in on the pin on this long narrow green. Proper position is a must on this dangerous little hole.
18	5	543	Players of all levels will feel the "TEMPTATION" to bite off part of this finishing Par 5. Whether you gamble or play safe, beware of the sand and water that awaits you. Reaching the green is only half the battle as tough putting awaits you.

Bermuda Dunes CC

Course Par Value: 72

Course Yardage: 6927

Bermuda Dunes Country Club is surrounded by the towering Santa Rosa, San Jacinto and Shadow Mountain ranges. Bermuda Dunes Country Club is one of the most familiar names for desert golf pleasure and has participated in the "Classic" since its inception 43 years ago.
The clubhouse sits atop the tallest sand dune on the course and provides a magnificent view of the 27 holes designed for championship golf by course architect W. F. Bell.

The beauty and difficulty of the signature 18th hole has provided excitement to the tournaments played on the 6,927 yard championship course. This year a magnificent waterfall was added at the 18th green.

Six lakes and pine, eucalyptus, palm and tamarisk trees provide the accents to fairways that are lined with distinctive and custom designed houses.

Bermuda Dunes Country Club, often referred to as the "Family Club" because of the relaxed and pleasant atmosphere, draws a membership from throughout the United States and Canada.

The president of Bermuda Dunes Country Club is Tony Del Giorgio, the general manager is Frank Melon, the course superintendent is Robert Durkee and the club professional is Greg Van Natta.

Hole	Par	Yards
1	5	538	A birdie or eagle hole for the pros - but everyone must hit it straight to avoid out of bounds right and trees on both sides of the fairway. A bunker along the fairway right may catch errant tee shots. Three large bunkers guard the green.
2	4	418	Let it fly on this downhill tee shot, but guard against large trees on both sides of the fairway as well as a bunker along the fairway left. A bunker right and two to the left guard the green, which slopes sharply from back to front.
3	4	377	Straightaway to a rolling fairway with OB left. A valley in front of the green makes judging the second shot difficult. A pair of bunkers guard the green left and right.
4	3	209	A long three par plays across a valley with trees framing the rear of the green. A pair of bunkers guard the front of the green, which slopes back to front.
5	4	432	Out of bounds left with huge eucalyptus and pine trees guarding the right side of the fairway. A bunker well short of the green will affect distance judgment, with the small green guarded by three other bunkers.
6	4	368	A sharp dogleg left. Pros should hit an iron from the tee to avoid OB left and right and a small pond through the dogleg. The elevated undulating green has large bunkers both right and left.
7	3	176	This downhill par three is beautifully framed by a trio of bunkers and trees behind the green. The small green slopes sharply from back to front.
8	5	540	This long dogleg left has out of bounds on both sides plus a pond on the right side of the drive?s landing area. The approach to the long narrow green is guarded by a trio of large bunkers.
9	4	389	Trees and out of bounds guard the rolling fairway. A new bunker guarding the right fairway forces a straight drive off this tee. A valley and four bunkers protect this two-tiered green.
10	4	414	The narrow fairway has OB on both sides plus a large pond on the right side of the fairway. Bunkers right and left guard the undulating green.
11	4	482	Players should avoid the right side of the fairway, which has out of bounds and large trees. A gaping bunker guards the front right of the green, which is gently rolling with a hogback in the middle.
12	3	160	This is a short par three - but the players had better hit this green! The small, slightly elevated, sloping green is virtually surrounded by bunkers.
13	5	564	A slight dogleg right with OB right. This hole has no bunkers until you reach the green. The elevated green is guarded by a trio of bunkers.
14	4	385	A short par four, the 14th has fairly open fairway (but OB right) and fairway bunkers right and left 150 yards from the green. A quartet of bunkers protect the small, relatively flat green.
15	4	399	Fairway bends sharp to the right, with a large eucalyptus protecting the dogleg's corner. The slightly elevated green has a pair of bunkers short of the sloping green with another back left.
16	4	451	A bear of a hole! A wide open fairway and a good drive will leave a slightly downhill second. The green is guarded by three bunkers, with bushes and trees over the green. The green slopes right to left with many subtle breaks. A tough par four!
17	3	212	Another tough one - a long par three to an elevated green. Four bunkers surround the green and out of bounds is only 10 feet behind the green.
18	5	513	Eagles, birdies and disaster await at this Classic finishing hole. This par five has a tree-lined fairway (including a large clump of palms and lake on the right) making accuracy vital. Pros will fire a long second shot at the green, which is 160 feet wide but very shallow.

La Quinta CC

Course Par Value: 72

Course Yardage: 7060

La Quinta Country Club, nestled below the Santa Rosa Mountains in picturesque La Quinta Cove, has been a participant of championship golf and the Classic since 1964.

La Quinta Country Club was established in 1959 and has been known to the world's golfing community as the "Jewel of the Desert." It was on these rolling tree lined fairways where the late President Dwight Eisenhower first became devoted to golf in the desert. Even today, professionals and amateurs alike consider this course, designed by Frank and Lawrence Hughes, one of the toughest.

Lily pads dot the shimmering lakes along the 7060 yards of sweeping emerald fairways. The grounds are abundant with rose bushes and mature trees including palm, tropical banana, carob, olive, tamarisk, eucalyptus and pine adding to the beauty of the course. Features added to the course, during the summer of 1999, are the attractive water fountain that separates the 9th and 18th greens and the rambling waterfall at the 7th green.

La Quinta's elegant Clubhouse, remodeled in 1987, features true "Old California" atmosphere. High open-beamed ceilings and a massive fireplace separate the dining room and cocktail lounge to create a spacious yet homey feeling.

Jim Reed is serving as Club President and Ivan Lee is the Greens Committee Chairman. Robert A. Moore is the General Manager, Mike Cross is Club Pro, Ty Broadhead is the Golf Superintendent and the Club Champion is David Lewis.

Hole	Par	Yards
1	4	382	The fairway bunkers, short left and long right, will make the player choose to drive over the left bunker, or to lay up short of the right side bunker. The green is open to the left side and is guarded by a bunker just short of the green, on the right side.
2	4	434	This long and narrow par four requires a precise tee shot. There are large eucalyptus trees on the left and a fairway bunker on the right. The second shot must be a good one. The green is uphill and slightly elevated with deep bunkers on each side.
3	3	202	This picturesque par three features water and bunkers on the left. The proper club selection is required for good position on this two tiered green. If the green is missed on the right side there is a great opportunity to get up and down for par.
4	4	384	The tee shot on four has to be long enough to carry the lake, but short enough to stay out of the aiming bunkers on the left side of the fairway. A slight fade is a good choice on this dogleg right, burt not too much, since the approach shot is easier from the left side of the fairway.
5	5	516	The first par five rewards a long drive aimed at the bunkers on the left side of the fairway. There is an opportunity to reach this green in two. However, there is only a small opening in front of the green where the ball can enter. For the player who wishes to lay up, the shot should favor the left side deep down the fairway. This will leave the player with a short pitch and a chance to made a birdie.
6	5	527	The tee shot, on the second of back to back par fives, should favor the left side, just right of the fairway bunkers on the left. Since the fairway tilts to the right, there should be some distance added to the drive. The second shot should stop just short of the next set of bunkers, which will leave the player with a full wedge into the green.
7	3	168	This beautiful par three has a large bunker on the left side of the green. As well as a waterfall on the right, which empties into a small lake at the front of the green. Don't let its beauty or its short yardage distract you. You must hit a great shot to score on this hole.
8	4	389	A mountain backdrop and a lake down the left side make this hole breathtaking. The right side has two fairway bunkers, one short and one long. The fairway opens up between the two bunkers leaving the player the best approach to the elevated and sloped green.
9	4	399	A superb tee shot from this elevated tee will give the player a good opportunity for birdie. Beware of the lake on the right, which extends from the beginning of the fairway all the way to the green. The approach to this green must be accurate due to a small opening in the front.
10	4	405	The back nine starts off with a short dogleg left. Its best not to cheat the corner due to the large eucalyptus and mesquite trees on the left. By using the aiming bunker on the far, right side of the dogleg, the player will set up a perfect approach to the green. The fairway slopes from right to left from the turning point all the way to the green; this will help the ball feed into the proper positions on the fairway as well as on the green.
11	5	543	This par 5 plays like the letter 's.' A good tee shot should finish just to the right of the left fairway bunker. this will set up an opportunity to carry the fairway bunker, which guards the green. If you elect to lay up, the best area is left of the fairway bunker. From this point the approach shot must finish on the correct level of the three tiered green to capture a birdie.
12	3	202	The last par five comes early and provides an opportunity to score. The long dogleg right has two sets of fairway bunkers on the left side. The peanut shaped green is long and sloped gently from back to front.
13	5	547	The last par five comes early and provides an opportunity to score. The long dogleg right has two sets of fairway bunkers on the left side. The peanut shaped green is long and sloped gently from back to front.
14	4	469	The longest par four on the course requires a long, precise drive. There are two fairway bunkers on this hole: one is short, left and the other is long, right. The stretch of fairway, near the bunker on the right, is sloped to the left. which will add distance to the shot. The approach shot must be accurate. This green is guarded by a bunker short of the green, on the left side, as well as bunkers around the green.
15	3	206	The last par 3 is set in a large stand of eucalyptus trees. Extending bunkers on the left and right guard the green's narrow opening. Any pin placement, on this green, will make an exciting shot.
16	4	454	Trees down the left side and water down the right make this par four a spectacular hole. The down slope on the left side of the fairway will aid a good tee shot. Since the water on the right comes into play about 150 yards from the green, the smart player will keep the tee shot in the wide section of the fairway. The proper yardage on the approach shot is also important, due to the small bunker just beyond the putting surface on he left.
17	4	421	On this long par four, it is best to drive the ball into the right, center of the fairway. This will help to avoid the bunkers on the left side of the landing area, and will leave the player with a good angle into the green. The green flows from front left to back right.
18	4	412	Eighteen's beauty begins at the tee box with a full view of the fairway, lake, clubhouse and a backdrop of the Santa Rosa Mountains. Avoiding the water left off the tee and again for the approach shot near the green are the challenges on this great finishing hole. The right side is framed with a lone fairway bunker and a series of green side bunkers. A par four on the home hole is always a nice number.

Classic Club

Course Par Value: 72

Course Yardage: 7305

Hole	Par	Yards
1	4	408	The Opening hole at the Classic Club is a relatively straight forward par four. Your tee shot is faced with water bordering the left side of the hole. The ideal tee shot is slightly right of center just short of the fairway bunker. This will leave you with a short iron approach into a green that slopes from back left to front right.
2	3	180	This is the first of the four par threes, The sceond hole lies in an amphitheater setting. It is important to control both your distance and direction to this target, as bunkers are in play both left and right of the green.
3	4	443	This hole plays directly towards the Little San Bernardino Mountains. Your tee shot will be hit from an elevated tee to a fairway guarded by water on the right and bunkers on the left. The ideal tee shot will be located right of center leaving you with an approach shot up hill to the green which is guarded by bunkers both front right and front left. This green is sloped directly from the back to the front.
4	5	568	This is the first of the four par Fives. The golfer is faced with rolling terrain and numerous bunkers throughout the hole. The longer players will be challenged to go for this green with their second shot, which is well protected by bunkers and undulation on and around the green. For most players, it will be a lay-up, leaving them with a short approach shot.
5	4	419	Is a dogleg from left to right. The ideal tee shot will be located just short of the left fairway bunker. This will leave the players with an approach shot to a slightly elevated green that is surrounded by numerous deep bunkers.
6	3	220	This is the longest of the par threes with multiple tee complexes and approach angles. Your tee shot will need to carry both a large ravine and bunkers that front the green. Middle of the green is an excellent shot to a long and narrow green that runs from back left to front right.
7	4	477	This is the most demanding hole on the front nine. It will require both distance and control. Your tee shot needs to be hit down the right center between the bunkers that guard the fairway. Your approach shot will be a long iron and will need to be precise to this green that is protected by water short and left. Par here will be an extremely good score.
8	4	416	Players will be challenged off the tee by a large lake. The longer players may choose to go directly towards the green but will be forced to carry the longest part of the lake. The second shot on this hole is to an elevated green that is guarded by bunkers on the left.
9	5	595	From the tee, players will see a forgiving fairway, so a big tee shot will be needed to set up a second shot that could possibly reach the green in two. Most players should proceed with caution. With a creek running in front of the green, the smart play might be to lay-up and take a short wedge into this green. There's a bunker on the left, rough on the right and no forgiveness in the back.
10	4	474	This is a demanding test to start your second nine. Water runs down the entire right side of the fairway, so most players will look to land on the left, and then player their second shot into a green that also spans out over the water. A precise iron shot will be needed, since there is very little forgiveness in front of the green and a steep runoff from left to right.
11	4	459	Another very exciting and challenging par four. Water is present from tee to green. This hole is a dogleg right with water running along the right side of the fairway. The middle of the fairway is the best position for an approach shot over water that protects the left and front of this green.
12	3	162	The shortest hole on the course is a spectacular par three. This hole presents beauty and hazards for the players. Accuracy will be premier from the tee as a large lake and waterfall surrounds this green.
13	4	399	A slight dogleg left that from the tee, players will have an opportunity to challenge the lake and three very deep fairway bunkers. From the fairway, you will be faced with a relatively short approach to the smallest green on the course which is protected in front and behind by bunkers.
14	5	560	The hole plays slightly downhill and moves from left to right. A good tee shot down the right center of the fairway will give the longer players opportunity to reach this green in two. They will be forced to carry their second shot over a crossing bunker in the fairway. For those players who decide to lay up short on their second shot, they will be faced with a green that runs from back left to front right that is guarded by a bunker left of the green.
15	4	349	This short par four will add excitement for all players and spectators to enjoy. The fifteenth hole will invite players to gamble at driving the green. The risk is water, bunkers and fairway slopes. For the more cautious players, it will require a long iron to a fairway wood leaving a short approach shot to the green.
16	4	436	This hole is a slight dogleg left to right. Water guards the right side of this fairway and bunkers on the left. The second shot plays to a green that is slopes from back left to front right and is guarded by a large bunker front left of the green.
17	3	176	The seventeenth hole will give us some dramatic memories. This downhill par three has a large deep bunker that fronts the green and two large bunkers behind. This green has the most undulation of any greens on the course that can be utilized to the player's advantage. Accuracy is the key here.
18	5	564	The finishing hole is a natural theatre for the conclusion of the round. This downhill par five challenges players to risk bunkers off the tee and for those targeting the green in two, water will come into play with any shot that comes up short of the green surface. The more conventional players will lay up to the left and have a short pitch to a gently sloping green.