Hunter Mahan Will Cross California State Line To Play In Chevron World Challenge

It's touching to witness Hunter Mahan's bravery in deciding to enter a golf tournament here in California, that offensive state he made the mistake of acknowledging to President Bush as his birthplace!

More importantly, Stephen Ames is in the same field. Hopefully he'll be coming off his ninth straight Skins Game win!

COME JOIN TIGER WOODS AS HE PLAYS HOST TO 16 PGA TOUR PROFESSIONALS AT THE CHEVRON WORLD CHALLENGE DEC. 17-21

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (November 17, 2008)— It’s Tiger Wood’s tournament and you are invited! Don’t miss your chance to join Tiger as he plays host to 16 elite PGA TOUR professionals for the Chevron World Challenge presented by Bank of America. On December 17-21 at Sherwood Country Club, Woods will return to Southern California in his official role as host of the prestigious co-sponsored PGA TOUR event. Woods will be on hand to kick off the tournament starting with the annual Pro-Am on Wednesday. The tournaments 10th year of professional play begins Thursday and ends with Woods’ award ceremony on Sunday.

“Even though I can’t play, I’m looking forward to joining the fans for another exciting Chevron World Challenge while raising money for my Foundation,” Woods said. “I will be there to support the players, watch an incredible week of golf, and participate in the award ceremony.”

The Chevron World Challenge field is comprised of 16 players, the top 12 players from the Official World Golf Ranking who accept the invitation to complete and four players who are awarded special exemption. This year’s field includes Vijay Singh, Camilo Villegas, Anthony Kim, Steve Stricker, Jim Furyk, Ben Curtis, Fred Couples, Paul Casey, Boo Weekley, Hunter Mahan, K.J. Choi, Kenny Perry, Justin Leonard, Mike Weir, Luke Donald and Stephen Ames.