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Pat Perez holds up his trophy Sunday after winning the tournament on the final day of the 50th annual Bob Hope Chrysler Classic  at the Palmer Private Course at PGA West in La Quinta. The Hope victory was the first PGA Tour victory for Perez. Marilyn Chung The Desert Sun

Hope champion Pat Perez received well wishes after breaking through

When Pat Perez turned on his cell phone Sunday moments after winning the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic, he already had 55 text messages from people such as John Daly and actor Joe Pesci congratulating him on his first PGA Tour victory. More

Perez wins 50th Bob Hope Chrysler Classic

Pat Perez kisses the trophy after winning the 50th annual Bob Hope Classic. Jay Calderon, The Desert Sun

LA QUINTA — As Pat Perez walked up to a three-foot eagle putt that would clinch his first PGA Tour victory at the 50th Bob Hope Chrysler Classic on Sunday, he had one thought. More

Pat Perez celebrates first career victory

Pat Perez's father Tony pats his face as they celebrate Pat's first PGA victory with a total 33-under 327 on Sunday at the 2009 Bob Hope Chrysler Classic at the Palmer Course. At right is Pat's wife, Athena. Michael Snyder The Desert Sun

LA QUINTA — The 50th anniversary of the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic and the fact that Arnold Palmer was hosting the tournament weren't lost on Pat Perez Sunday. More


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About the Tournament

What: Bob Hope Chrysler Classic

When: Jan. 18-24, 2010

Tickets: Visit www.bhcc.com to purchase ticket packages.

Information: For official tournament information, including directions, parking, concessions and items allowed on the course, visit www.bhcc.com.

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Tournament Courses

• SilverRock Resort
79-179 Ahmanson Ln, La Quinta (MAP)

• Bermuda Dunes Country Club (Course Tour)
42-360 Adams Street, Bermuda Dunes (MAP)

• Arnold Palmer Private Course at PGA WEST (Course Tour)
Avenue 54 at Jefferson Street, La Quinta (MAP)

• Jack Nicklaus Private Course at PGA WEST (Course Tour)
Avenue 54 at Jefferson Street, La Quinta (MAP)

2009 Scores and Pairings