Honda Classic preview
A field of 144 competes on the PGA Tour this week in the Honda Classic at the PGA National in Florida.
TOURNAMENT: The Honda Classic
HOST COURSE: PGA National Resort and Spa, Champion Course, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
WHEN: March 1-4
PRIZE FUND: $5.5 million
COURSE DETAILS: 7,251 yards, par 70, designed by Jack Nicklaus
KEY HOLE: 16th
The Jack Nicklaus crafted course rewards the cerebral golfer with water coming into play on 16 of the holes to discourage over-ambitious play. The guile-taxing design is exemplified by a three-hole stretch of water-accentuated strife named the "Bear Trap". Holes 15-17 have been compared with Augusta's Amen Corner in terms of difficulty.
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Americans have won 27 of 33 Honda Classics, but of the last 13 winners six have come from further afield, including Luke Donald (2006) and Padraig Harrington (2005).
CONTENDERS: Jim Furyk (pictured), Joe Ogilvie and Brett Quigley
BETTING GUIDE: For betting tips from our expert Paul Krishnamurty click here
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