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    Desert Sun golf writer Larry Bohannan will blog from the course throughout the Humana Challenge Golf Tournament. Check back often for up-to-the-minute updates.

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    The first Humana Challenge will be remembered for champion Mark Wilson (above), a windy Saturday and the multiple appearances by former President Bill Clinton.

    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 reacts to seeing his family just after winning the Humana Challenge at the Palmer Course at PGA West Sunday. Jay Calderon, The Desert Sun

    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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    Humana Champion Mark Wilson holds the Hope Memorial trophy after winning the inaugural Humana Challenge on the Palmer Private Course, Sunday January 22, 2012. At right is Humana CEO Mike McCallister. Michael Snyder, The Desert Sun

    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 leaps in the air as his eagle putt nears the cup on the 18th green Sunday at the Palmer Private Course during the final round of the Humana Challenge. Garrigus missed the eagle putt and took par on his way to tying for second. CRYSTAL CHATHAM/THE DESERT SUN

    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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    Humana Challenge champion Mark Wilson raises the trophy just after winning Sunday's final round at PGA West in La Quinta. Jay Calderon/The Desert Sun

    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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    The Humana Trailer is seen immediately after its collapse during gusty winds at the Hope Square on Saturday. High winds and damage led to a suspension of play for the third round of the Humana Challenge. Michael Snyder/The Desert Sun

    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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    Water is pushed out of the lake at the 18th green on the Nicklaus Private Course as gusty winds hit the area. Michael Snyder/The Desert Sun

    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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    Workers try to move a fallen fence that toppled during high winds at the Humana Challenge.High winds and damage led to a suspension of play for the third round of the Humana Challenge at the Palmer Private course at PGA West in La Quinta, Ca, Saturday, January 21, 2012. Michael Snyder, The Desert Sun

    Humana Challenge winds: 'It happened so quickly'

    Zach Johnson was prepared to hit a 4-iron for his second shot on the par-5 13th hole at the Nicklaus Private Course at PGA West on Saturday.

    • Jan. 21, 2012
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    Michael Bolton hits a shot Thursday during the first round of the Humana Challenge. Omar Ornelas/The Desert Sun

    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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    Wind blows off former President Bill Clinton's cap as he tees off on the eighth hole Saturday. Richard Lui/The Desert Sun

    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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    Larry Bohannan's Humana Challenge banter for Jan. 22

    When Slugger White, tournament director of the PGA Tour, was asked Saturday if he thought the third round of the Humana Challenge could be completed today and then a fourth round started and finished, he smiled and said, “Next question.”

    • Jan. 21, 2012
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    Humana Challenge notes for Jan. 22

    The last time there was a suspension of play in the Humana Challenge, it was 1999 and David Duval was still days away from shooting his famous 59.

    • Jan. 21, 2012
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    Robert Garrigus, shown during Thursday's first round, made birdie on seven of his first eight holes on the back nine Saturday at the Nicklaus Private Course at PGA West. Jay Calderon/The Desert Sun

    Tee to green with Robert Garrigus

    Robert Garrigus has a chance to do something today that has never been done on the PGA Tour — shoot a 59 in a round that extends over two days.

    • Jan. 21, 2012
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    Actor Don Cheadle tees off on the 10th hole at the Nicklaus Private Course on Friday. Cheadle is star and producer of the new Showtime comedy “House of Lies.” Ricahrd Lui/The Desert Sun

    Humana Challenge celebrity notes for Jan. 22

    In promoting the Showtime comedy series “House of Lies,” co-star Kristen Bell, best known for “Forgetting Sarah Marshall” and the television series “Veronica Mars,” has commented positively about the nudity by the show's star, Don Cheadle.

    • 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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    Former President Bill Clinton mingled with the crowd Friday during the second round of the Humana Challenge. Clinton will golf today in a group with Greg Norman. Omar Ornelas/ The Desert Sun

    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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    Phil Mickelson follows his shot on the 18th hole at the Nicklaus Private Course on Friday. After two rounds, Mickelson is 1-under for the tournament, tied for 124th. Richard Lui/The Desert Sun

    Big names, big busts at midpoint of Humana Challenge

    Dozens of golfers have signed scorecards with low numbers at the Humana Challenge in partnership with the William J. Clinton Foundation.

    • Jan. 20, 2012
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    Legendary singer Smokey Robinson gets ready to tee off on the first hole at the Palmer Private Course before the second round of the Humana Challenge. Omar Ornelas/The Desert Sun

    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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    Brendon Todd birdies the sixth hole and waves to the gallery during the second round of the Humana Challenge at La Quinta Country Club. Wade Byars/The Desert Sun

    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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    Larry Bohannan's Humana Challenge banter for Jan. 21

    At various times Friday, you could look at the leader board and start thinking to yourself, well, one of these guys is going to make a serious run at a 59.

    • Jan. 20, 2012
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    Humana Challenge notes for Jan. 21

    In talking about health and wellness and his approach to that theme, Ben Crane said, “I would just say that my overall sense of wellness in life comes from my relationship with the living God

    • Jan. 21, 2012
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    Humana Challenge celebrity notes for Jan. 21

    Craig T. Nelson, star of the NBC sitcom “Parenthood,” said after one round, he likes the new format with foursomes made up of two pros and two amateurs, rather than one pro and three amateurs of the past.

    • Jan. 20, 2012
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    Ben Crane celebrates his birdie on the 18th green Friday during the second round of the Humana Challenge at the Palmer Private Course at PGA West. Crane is tied for the lead with two other players at 16 under. OMAR ORNELAS/THE DESERT SUN

    Humana Challenge: Tee to green with Ben Crane

    Ben Crane has won four PGA Tour events, but people who have never seen a golf tournament may know Crane as one of the four featured members of The Golf Boys, whose music video “Oh Oh Oh” has attracted more than 2.8 million viewers on YouTube.

    • Jan. 20, 2012
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    Ben Crane on the 5th hole during the second round of the Humana Challenge.

    Toms, Crane, Wilson rule Humana leaderboard

    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. 20, 2012
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    Former President Bill Clinton, seen Friday at PGA West during the second round of the Humana Challenge, is trying to lower expectations for his golf match with pro Greg Norman on Saturday. Omar Ornelas, The Desert Sun

    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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    Former President Bill Clinton chats with golfer David Toms on the 13th green during the first round of the Humana Challenge at the La Quinta Country Club on Thursday. Toms ended the day tied atop the leaderboard with Camilo Villegas. Omar Ornelas/The Desert Sun

    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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    Phil Mickelson reacts to his tee on the 10th during the first round of the Humana Challenge at the La Quinta Country Club on Thursday January 19, 2012. Mickelson had a double bogey on this hole. Omar Ornelas, The Desert Sun

    Mickelson struggles early

    Phil Mickelson, who managed just a 74 Thursday with two drives out of bounds, is dropping down the leaderboard quickly and needs two pretty good days of golf just to make the cut.

    • 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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    NBA legend Julius Erving tees off on the first hole Thursday during the first day of the Humana Challenge at the Palmer Private Course at PGA West. Jay Calderon/The Desert Sun

    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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    The Bob Hope Memorial Trophy was unveiled during a press conference Thursday during opening day of The Humana Challenge. The trophy was designed by artist Kenneth von Roenn, is made of glass, is 24 inches tall, 8 inches in diameter, and weighs 25 pounds. Crystal Chatham/The Desert Sun

    Bob Hope Memorial Trophy unveiled at Humana Challenge

    Whoever wins the Humana Challenge in partnership with the William J. Clinton Foundation on Sunday won't be able to forget whose legacy endures at the event.

    • Jan. 19, 2012
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    Bud Cauley, a 21-year-old rookie, tees off at the first hole during the opening round of the Humana Challenge at La Quinta Country Club. He fired a six-under 66.Wade Byars/The Desert Sun

    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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    Jeff Overton hits a tee shot on the third hole Thursday during the first day of the Humana Challenge at the Palmer Private at PGA West. Jay Calderon/The Desert Sun

    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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    Ted Potter, Jr., who finished the first round tied for third at 8-under, plumbs his putt on the eighth hole of the Nicklaus Private Course at PGA West during Thursday's opening round of the Humana Challenge. Crystal Chatham/The Desert Sun

    Ted Potter Jr. likes the look of the Santa Rosa mountains

    Ted Potter Jr. has played well wherever he has teed it up recently. But he has especially excelled with the San Jacinto and Santa Rosa mountains as his backdrop.

    • Jan. 19, 2012
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    Linda Hope, daughter of entertainer Bob Hope, walks through the Clinton Foundation tent escorted by Jack Peters, COO of the World Golf Hall of Fame, during opening day of the Humana Challenge in La Quinta on Thursday. Memorabilia from both her father and former President Bill Clinton are on display in the tent. The exhibit is a traveling display from the World Golf Hall of Fame. Crystal Chatham/The Desert Sun

    'Shanks for the Memory' greets Humana Challenge visitors

    Bob Hope and Bill Clinton shared a love for golf. Now they are sharing a memorabilia tent at the Humana Challenge in partnership with the William J. Clinton Foundation.

    • Jan. 19, 2012
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    Morgan Freeman hits a shot on the second hole Thursday during the first day of the Humana Challenge at the Palmer Private Course at PGA West. Freeman, who has a hand injury, played one-handed. Jay Calderon/The Desert Sun

    Humana Challenge notes for Jan. 20

    Actor Billy Crudup played lead guitarist of the fictional band “Stillwater” in the Cameron Crowe film “Almost Famous.”

    • Jan. 20, 2012
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    First-round co-leader Camilo Villegas waves to the gallery after making birdie on the 509-yard par-5 eighth hole of the Nicklaus Private Course at PGA West on Thursday during the Humana Challenge in La Quinta. CRYSTAL CHATHAM/THE DESERT SUN

    Humana Challenge: Tee to green with Camilo Villegas

    Last year, it was Jhonattan Vegas of Venezuela. This year, it is Camilo Villegas of Colombia who is at the top of the leader board at the Humana Challenge.

    • Jan. 19, 2012
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    Larry Bohannan's Humana Challenge banter for Jan. 20

    If we learned anything about former President Bill Clinton on Thursday, it's that he is unpredictable.

    • Jan. 19, 2012
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    First round co-leader Camilo Villegas reads his birdie putt, which he made, on the 509-yard par 5 8th hole of the Nicklaus Private Course at PGA West on Thursday, January 19, 2012 during The Humana Challenge in La Quinta, Calif. Crystal Chatham, The Desert Sun

    Villegas, Toms share Humana lead

    NEW VIDEO: Bill Clinton visits Humana Challenge Humana Challenge: Stories, photos, videos at mydesert.com/humana

    • Jan. 19, 2012
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    Golfers practice at PGA West on Wednesday, the day before the first Humana Challenge tees off. The tournament begins on a Thursday for the first time. The switch from five days to four days is one of many changes for this year's event. Richard Lui/The Desert Sun

    Players praise changes as Hope becomes Humana

    Even the players who say they had no problem with the format admit they like what they see in this year's 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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    A night of links, laughs with David Feherty

    Every time David Feherty thinks about how busy he is, he stops before he sounds like he's grumbling.

    • Jan. 18, 2012
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    Optimism taking hold at Humana Challenge

    It's not fair to say that the Bob Hope Classic was at the bottom of the well in terms of PGA Tour events, but it certainly wasn't in very good shape the last several years.

    • Jan. 19, 2012
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    Greg Norman follows his tee shot on the 543-yard 18th hole of the Palmer Private Course on Wednesday during a practice round. Norman hasn't played here since 1986. Crystal Chatham/The Desert Sun

    Greg Norman: Answering the call to play in the desert

    Twice Greg Norman has answered the call to play in the Coachella Valley's PGA Tour event literally answered a call.

    • Jan. 19, 2012
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    Posters of the past Bob Hope Classic champions line the entrance to this year's Humana Challenge at PGA West in La Quinta on Wednesday. The weather forecast for today's opening round looks ideal, but a small chance of showers could affect the tournament later in the weekend. RICHARD LUI/THE DESERT SUN

    PGA Tour's meteorologist hopes for smooth week

    The perpetual sunshine and gentle winds that make golfing so ideal in the desert also make Jeff Kendra's job easier this week.

    • Jan. 19, 2012
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    Larry Bohannan's Humana Challenge banter for Jan. 19

    One thing that doesn't seem to have changed as the Humana Challenge has evolved this year is the idea that golfers will have to go low, really low, to win the tournament.

    • Jan. 19, 2012

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About the Humana Challenge Golf Tournament

    When: Jan. 16-22, 2012
    Tickets: Visit www.humanachallenge.com to purchase ticket packages.
    Information: For official tournament information, including directions, parking, concessions and items allowed on the course, visit www.humanachallenge.com.

    Tournament Courses:

    La Quinta Country Club
    77-750 Avenue 50, La Quinta
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    Arnold Palmer Private Course at PGA WEST
    Avenue 54 at Jefferson Street, La Quinta
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    Jack Nicklaus Private Course at PGA WEST
    Avenue 54 at Jefferson Street, La Quinta
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