TOURNAMENT:Target World Challenge
HOST COURSE: Sherwood Country Club, Thousand Oaks
PRIZE FUND: $5.75 million Winner $1.35 million
COURSE DETAILS: Par 72, 7,097 yards. Designed by Jack Nicklaus, severely tree lined with long par-3?s. Protected by deep bunkers and water hazards.
KEY HOLE: The 186-yard par-3 is the signature hole. The tee shot is all carry over the water shallow green.

Tiger Woods hosts a PGA event that offers 16 top players an opportunity to pick up a big paycheck. The event includes 7 British players including defending champion Luke Donald (pictured) and new European player of the year Paul Casey. Tiger obviously starts as heavy favorite but John Daly will attract many of the Californian crowd.

CONTENDERS: Tiger Woods, Luke Donald, Padraig Harrington

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