This year the CareerBuilder Challenge name was changed to Desert Classic, event organizers declared on Thursday. After three years partnership title sponsor has left the tournament, so that organizers select a new name, although one that harkens back to its days as the Bob Hope Desert Classic. This tournament has traditionally known as Bob Hope Classic, in 2016 this event was sponsored by the Humana.
The Desert Classic 2019 PGA Tour golf tournament will play at the Stadium Course in La Quinta, Calif. It will start from 17 January to 19 January 2019. The Desert Classic 2019 is one of the most prestigious professional golf competitions, and it is favorites for all fans. From all over the world golf fans gather at one place to watch celebrities and golf players live performances.
The PGA Tour event Career Builder Challenge is a celebrity pro-am and five-round event. The celebrities and amateurs will play starting four rounds and professionals play just 5th round. It is the most famous tournament as it contains five rounds. In 1965 the event name was Bob Hope's and till 2012.
With professionals and their celebrity associates the tournament was played on three courses, the three-course list is given below
PGA West (Palmer Private course), La Quinta, Calif.
PGA West (Nicklaus Private course), La Quinta, Calif.
La Quinta Country Club, La Quinta, Calif.
A year ago the competition featured big golf players including John Daly, Jon Rahm, Brandt Snedeker, Bubba Watson, Phil Mickelson, and Patrick Reed, whereas, according to the organizers Huey Lewis and the News and the Goo Goo Dolls drew ten thousand viewers for the show individually.
Past Champions List:
Humana Challenge | |
Jon Rahm | 2018 |
Hudson Swafford | 2017 |
Jason Dufner | 2016 |
Bill Haas | 2015 |
Patrick Reed | 2014 |
Brian Gay | 2013 |
Mark Wilson | 2012 |
Bob Hope Classic | |
Jhonattan Vegas | 2011 |
Bill Haas | 2010 |
Pat Perez | 2009 |
Bob Hope Chrysler Classic | |
D.J. Trahan | 2008 |
Charley Hoffman | 2007 |
Chad Campbell | 2006 |
Justin Leonard | 2005 |
Phil Mickelson | 2004 |
Mike Weir | 2003 |
Phil Mickelson | 2002 |
Joe Durant | 2001 |
Jesper Parnevik | 2000 |
David Duval | 1999 |
Fred Couples | 1998 |
John Cook | 1997 |
Mark Brooks | 1996 |
Kenny Perry | 1995 |
Scott Hoch | 1994 |
Tom Kite | 1993 |
John Cook | 1992 |
Corey Pavin | 1991 |
Peter Jacobsen | 1990 |
Steve Jones | 1989 |
Jay Haas | 1988 |
Corey Pavin | 1987 |
Donnie Hammond | 1986 |
Bob Hope Classic | |
Lanny Wadkins | 1985 |
John Mahaffey | 1984 |