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Arnold Palmer Named Host Of 2009
Bob Hope Chrysler Classic
Staff Writer wire service
him as our host for this special year
Arnold Palmer, a local legend and know that Bob would agree.”
and golf pro, will host the
“It was very special to me when I
broke style and approachable, charismatic
personality that made him a
fan favorite.
ment.
1960: Palmer wins the inaugural
Palm Springs Golf Classic, the
50th anniversary of the Bob Hope was asked to serve as the host of next
During the past two tournaments, tournament that would be renamed
Chrysler Classic, to be played Janu- year’s 50th anniversary Bob Hope comedian George Lopez hosted the for Bob Hope.
ary 19-25, 2009.
Chrysler Classic,” said Palmer, who classic. Lopez was recently given
1962: Palmer wins Palm Springs
Palmer has not only played the won the inaugural event in 1960. “I a star on the Palm Springs Walk of Golf Classic for second time.
tournament 42 of its 50 years, he also enjoyed some of my greatest success Stars earlier this year for his contri-
1963: Palmer has a cameo in
won five of his 62 PGA TOUR titles in the Hope in the early years and bution to the tournament and to the Bob Hope’s movie “Call Me Bwa-
there, including his last, and he’s as have loved the Palm Springs area Coachella Valley.
na.”
much a staple of the Coachella Val- ever since I first went there. I con-
The 50th annual Bob Hope
1966: Palmer loses a playoff
ley as the tournament itself.
sider it a great honor to follow in the Chrysler Classic Hosted by Ar- in the Hope tournament to Doug
“We can’t think of a more appro- footsteps of Bob Hope as host of this nold Palmer is Jan. 19-25, 2009. Sanders.
priate person to help us celebrate our wonderful tournament, which has Since the inception of the Bob Hope
1968: Palmer wins third Hope
50th year of this wonderful event,” been a mainstay on the PGA Tour for Chrysler Classic in 1960, the tourna- title.
said Bob Hope Chrysler Classic so many years. I thought the world of ment has donated $45.5 million to
1971: Palmer defeats Ray Floyd
President Dave Erwin. “In addition Bob Hope and spent many priceless charities throughout the Coachella in a playoff to win his fourth Hope
to his success as a player here, Ar- hours with him on and off the golf Valley. For further details, visit title.
nold’s classic style and unmatched course.”
www.bhcc.com or call 1.888.MRB-
1973: Palmer overtakes and then
connection to his adoring fans
Palmer’s 62 career wins – seven HOPE (672.4673).
holds off Jack Nicklaus to win his
helped us reach such an honorable majors – rank him fifth on the all-
Below is a detailed timeline of fifth Hope title and the 62nd and fi-
milestone. We feel privileged to have time wins list, but it was his go-for- Palmer’s connection to the tournanal PGA Tour title of his career.
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1997: Palmer misses the Hope
tournament because of prostate cancer
surgery, the first time he skips the
tournament.
2001: In the final round of the
Hope at the Palmer Course at PGA
West, Palmer shoots a 1-under 71,
becoming the first player in event
history to shoot his age.