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The 2012 Humana Challenge in partnership with the Clinton Foundation has been named the sports event of the year by Sports Business Journal/Sports Business Daily.
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President Clinton to appear on Golf Channel's 'Feherty' tonight
President Bill Clinton, host of the PGA Tour's Humana Challenge in partnership with the Clinton Foundation played in La Quinta, will be the guest tonight on Golf Channel's "Feherty" with host David Feherty.
- May. 14, 2012
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McCarron on hand to hand check to First Tee
PALM DESERT — Desert Classic Charities, the local non-profit entity that has organized the Humana Challenge in partnership with the Clinton Foundation for 53 years, joined forces with PGA Tour players Wednesday to donate $21,000 to The First Tee of the Coachella Valley.
- Apr. 26, 2012
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High marks for Humana debut
Mike McCallister believes that for a year of big changes and big additions, things went pretty smoothly at the Humana Challenge. But things can and will get better, he promised.
- Jan. 29, 2012
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Mark Wilson kept his cool after slow start Sunday
As the holes rolled by Sunday and the birdie putts that his opponents were making weren't falling for him, it would have been understandable if Mark Wilson had grown frustrated and impatient in the Humana Challenge in partnership with the William J. Clinton Foundation.
- Jan. 24, 2012
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Mark Wilson takes, breaks Humana Challenge trophy
LA QUINTA — About the only real mis-step Mark Wilson had Sunday was breaking the new Bob Hope Memorial Trophy after winning the Humana Challenge in partnership with the William J. Clinton Foundation.
- Jan. 23, 2012
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Larry Bohannan: Wilson can look back at Saturday as key round
Mark Wilson stood on the darkened green of the Palmer Private Course at PGA West on Sunday after rolling in a 14-foot putt that won him the Humana Challenge.
- Jan. 22, 2012
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Robert Garrigus came long way in a few days in Humana Challenge
LA QUINTA — Hope is still very much a part of the Humana Challenge.
- Jan. 22, 2012
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Mark Wilson wins Humana Challenge
VIDEO: President Bill Clinton plays in third round of Humana Challenge | Humana tent collapses in Bob Hope Square due to high winds | A spectator recounts how the Humana tent in Bob Hope Square collapsed due to high winds
- Jan. 22, 2012
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Third round of Humana Challenge blown off course
VIDEO: President Bill Clinton plays in third round of Humana Challenge | Humana tent collapses in Bob Hope Square due to high winds | A spectator recounts how the Humana tent in Bob Hope Square collasped due to high winds
- Jan. 22, 2012
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Not first weather issue for Humana Challenge, but maybe worst
Two years ago, when heavy rains overnight flooded the courses and wiped out the entire second day of the Bob Hope Classic, most people figured they had seen the worst day of weather in the history of the event. Or the worst day they would ever see.
- Jan. 21, 2012
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Michael Bolton's latest hit of the YouTube variety
Michael Bolton is one of the most successful musical acts of all time, having sold 53 million albums and singles worldwide in his career, but he saw his career launch into a new stratosphere last year thanks to Saturday Night Live, YouTube, and “A big, sexy hook.”
- Jan. 21, 2012
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Clamoring for Bill Clinton at the Humana Challenge
Julie Gainsley rehearsed for nearly 17 years how she could ever thank former President Bill Clinton for fulfilling her sister's dying wish.
- Jan. 21, 2012
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High winds shut down play at Humana
VIDEO: President Bill Clinton plays in third round of Humana Challenge | Humana tent collapses in Bob Hope Square due to high winds | A spectator recounts how the Humana tent in Bob Hope Square collasped due to high winds
- Jan. 21, 2012
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Wilson, Toms, Crane pull away from Humana field
VIDEO: President Clinton: on his experience at the Humana, greets the press, on the Health Matters conference, on his golf game, on golf memorabilia, on politics and golf,
- Jan. 21, 2012
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President Bill Clinton warns his golf may be rusty
Former President Bill Clinton is trying to lower expectations for his golf outing with pro Greg Norman today at the Humana Challenge.
- Jan. 20, 2012
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Smokey Robinson believes in young singer/songwriters
Trends in the music industry have legendary Motown singer and songwriter Smokey Robinson troubled. But he also said the one thing he's inspired by is the talent out there.
- Jan. 20, 2012
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Fueled by Q-school, Brendon Todd hot in desert
Just last month, Nationwide Tour veteran Brendon Todd won the PGA qualifying school event here, and he's carried that momentum into the PGA season.
- Jan. 20, 2012
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Veteran Chris DiMarco healthy, finding his game
Chris DiMarco is starting to recapture the feeling that made him a force on the PGA Tour.
- Jan. 20, 2012
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Ryan Moore ties Nicklaus Private Course mark with birdie binge
It all happened so fast for Ryan Moore it was kind of a blur.
- Jan. 20, 2012
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Clinton handicap? 'No idea'
Former President Bill Clinton is trying to lower expectations for his golf match with pro Greg Norman on Saturday.
- Jan. 20, 2012
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Clinton warms up his swing — and the fans
Even in properly hushed golf tones, former President Bill Clinton worked the crowds Thursday at the Humana Challenge.
- Jan. 20, 2012
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Villegas, Toms lead Humana on gorgeous day
NEW VIDEO: Bill Clinton visits Humana Challenge Humana Challenge: Stories, photos, videos at mydesert.com/humana
- Jan. 20, 2012
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Hall of Famer Julius Erving talks current NBA at Humana Challenge
While Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard is contemplating where he might play once his contract runs out at the end of the season, Hall of Famer Julius “Dr. J” Erving has his own pointed comments for the All-Star.
- Jan. 20, 2012
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Bud Cauley cards opening 66 in Humana Challenge debut
Rookie Bud Cauley may have been playing just ahead of some of the most famous names at the Humana Challenge at La Quinta Country Club on Thursday, but he easily outshone his more well-known counterparts.
- Jan. 19, 2012
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This still feels like the Hope to me
Now that we've watched as all of the changes have been rolled out at the Humana Challenge in partnership with the William J. Clinton Foundation, the first round Thursday was a good chance to remember one thing that hasn't changed at the tournament.
- Jan. 19, 2012
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Answering Clinton's call
Veteran golfer Greg Norman of Australia indicated Wednesday that he had no plans to return to the desert and play in the area's PGA Tour tournament for the first time since 1986.
- Jan. 19, 2012
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Kim confident about game
After a year he wishes he could forget as soon as possible, Anthony Kim has been recharging where it all began.
- Jan. 19, 2012
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Film fan Morgan Freeman to golf at Humana Challenge
If there's one person you want to talk movies with, it's a silver screen legend like Morgan Freeman. So, when he suggests some must-see flicks, it's worth jotting down a few notes.
- Jan. 19, 2012
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When: Jan. 16-22, 2012
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La Quinta Country Club
77-750 Avenue 50, La Quinta
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