Bob Hope Chrysler Classic Preview

published 16 January 2007

TOURNAMENT: Bob Hope Chrysler Classic

HOST COURSE: PGA West (Palmer Course), Bermuda Dunes CC, La Quinta CC, The Classic Club

COURSE DETAILS: In order to accommodate both the professionals and celebrities, this week's Chrysler Classic is played on four courses, two of which are Arnold Palmer designs. Set at the foot of the Santa Rosa Mountains this is a golfer's paradise where the scenery and weather complement the immaculate courses. As each course has to be set up to suit the amateurs, scoring is traditionally very low.

Although there will be plenty of celebrities to entertain the crowds, all eyes will be on Phil Mickelson who will compete for the first time since the Ryder Cup last September. Although he won the Masters last year, there were many that questioned his form after his US Open troubles and a poor performance in the match against the Europeans. It will be interesting to see how he performs on his return.

Paul joined Golf Monthly in 2006 in a junior role and has since worked as senior staff writer and now as technical editor. He writes equipment and instruction content and tests the vast majority of golf clubs that are introduced every year.