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What is the Honda Classic?

The Honda Classic is a PGA TOUR golf tournament played in late February or early March at PGA National in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. With expanded seating around the infamous Bear Trap, new VIP areas and gourmet food trucks, the 2019 Honda Classic was ready for more fans than ever to attend this year’s event.

Who designed Honda Classic’s Champion Course?

PGA National’s Champion Course in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida – site of this week’s Honda Classic on the PGA Tour – originally was designed by the team of Tom Fazio and George Fazio and was renovated by Jack Nicklaus in 2014.

Where is the Honda Classic golf tournament?

Location in Florida. The Honda Classic is a professional golf tournament on the PGA Tour in south Florida.

Who won the 2019 Honda Classic at Honda Classic?

Keith Mitchell Wins the 2019 Honda Classic. By CRAIG DOLCH, Golf Writer and ESPN Commentator. 15 FEET TO THE DREAM...The 2019 Honda Classic Finish! Keith Mitchell was 15 feet away from accomplishing a dream.

When was the Honda Classic?

Founded in 1972 as Jackie Gleason’s Inverrary Classic, The Honda Classic is a PGA TOUR golf tournament played each March at PGA National in Florida. In 1981, American Motors (AMC) backed the tournament, but in 1982, Honda took over the title sponsorship.

How many golfers have won the Honda Classic?

Of the 11 winners since The Honda Classic has been held at the Jack Nicklaus-designed course at PGA National, five have either won a major or would go on to win a major (Ernie Els, Y.E. Yang, Rory McIlroy, Padraig Harrington, and Scott).

Who won the Honda Classic 2019?

KEITH MITCHELL WINS THE 2019 HONDA CLASSIC. Keith Mitchell was 15 feet away from accomplishing a dream. Fifteen precious feet of real estate on the 18th green of The Champion course at PGA National Resort & Spa. Mitchell had fought his way to the top of a crowded leader board in the final round of The Honda Classic.

Who won the 2018 Honda Classic?

Justin Thomas wins the 2018 Honda Classic in front of a record-breaking crowd of more than 224,000 at PGA National Resort & Spa. Once again, The Champion course at PGA National Resort & Spa proved to be a beast. And once again, The Champion course identified the best player in The Honda Classic, even if it took a playoff.

What is the Honda Classic?

The Honda Classic. The Honda Classic is a professional golf tournament on the PGA Tour in south Florida. It was founded in 1972 as Jackie Gleason 's Inverrary Classic, and prior to a schedule change in 2021 was frequently the first of the Florida events in late winter following the "West Coast Swing.". National Airlines was the sponsor in 1973 ...

Who won the 1986 Honda Classic?

1986: Monday qualifier Kenny Knox wins by one-shot over Clarence Rose, Jodie Mudd, Andy Bean, and John Mahaffey in spite of shooting a third round 80. 1987: Mark Calcavecchia wins his first Honda Classic title. Only the year before he worked as a caddy at the tournament.

When was the Inverrary Classic founded?

It was founded in 1972 as Jackie Gleason 's Inverrary Classic, and prior to a schedule change in 2021 was frequently the first of the Florida events in late winter following the "West Coast Swing.". National Airlines was the sponsor in 1973 with Gleason, and American Motors Corporation (AMC) backed it in 1981.

Who won the 1974 PGA Tour?

1974: Leonard Thompson earned the first of his three PGA Tour wins, one shot ahead of Hale Irwin. After his victory, Thompson donated $10,000 of his winnings to the Boys Clubs of America. 1978: Jack Nicklaus birdies the last five holes to defeat Grier Jones by one shot, for his third consecutive win at Inverrary.

How many holes are there in the Honda Classic?

The club consists of five elegant 18-hole courses, but The Honda Classic is played on the distinctive Champion Course every year. The course was redesigned in 2014 and is now famous for “The Bear Trap,” a challenging three-hole stretch designed by the Golden Bear himself, Jack Nicklaus.

Who won the 2021 Honda Classic?

It’s a world class field of PGA stars for the 2021 Honda Classic. Four-time Major winner, Brooks Koepka, a local hero here in The Palm Beaches leads the way. Then you have Lee Westwood, Padraig Harrington, Rickie Fowler, Henrik Stenson, and longtime great Phil Mickelson.

Do you have to wear a mask at the Honda Classic?

Know Before You Go. Yes, fans are welcomed to cheer on their favs. Spectator capacity is limited and for everyone’s safety, the Honda Classic is asking you to follow simple guidelines. While on the grounds please wear a mask, it’s a local ordinance in The Palm Beaches.

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PGA National’s Champion Course in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida – site of this week’s Honda Classic on the PGA Tour – originally was designed by the team of Tom Fazio and George Fazio and was renovated by Jack Nicklaus in 2014.

Legend

The StrackaLine yardage book for PGA National’s Champion Course in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, site of the PGA Tour’s Honda Classic (Courtesy of StrackaLine)

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The StrackaLine yardage book for PGA National’s Champion Course in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, site of the PGA Tour’s Honda Classic (Courtesy of StrackaLine)

1 green

The StrackaLine yardage book for PGA National’s Champion Course in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, site of the PGA Tour’s Honda Classic (Courtesy of StrackaLine)

2 fairway

The StrackaLine yardage book for PGA National’s Champion Course in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, site of the PGA Tour’s Honda Classic (Courtesy of StrackaLine)

2 green

The StrackaLine yardage book for PGA National’s Champion Course in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, site of the PGA Tour’s Honda Classic (Courtesy of StrackaLine)

3 fairway

The StrackaLine yardage book for PGA National’s Champion Course in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, site of the PGA Tour’s Honda Classic (Courtesy of StrackaLine)

The Honda Classic format

The Honda Classic is played over four days, and there is a cut for the qualifying field.

The Honda Classic past sponsors

The Honda Classic has had a variety of names and sponsors over the years: