PGA West Palmer Course Saying Goodbye This Week

While Humana says goodbye to the old Bob Hope Classic this weekend, the tournament also faces the loss of what has become an iconic host course in the PGA West Palmer Course.

Larry Bohannan reminds us that the tournament has played there since 1988 and except for a three year absence in the 1990s, has been played annually. After the tournament's ill-fated move to The Classic Club, the Palmer was welcomed back by all in large part because of the exciting finishes it produces.

Bohannan reviews many of the great moments there, including David Duval's 59, Peter Jacobsen's win there and Phil Mickelson's two victories.

Officials have been quiet about a replacement venue for the Palmer and the Nicklaus Private course, which is also out.

In his notes column, ESPN.com's Bob Harig suggests that one option may be the public PGA West venues across the street.

La Quinta Country Club, which is one of the three current venues, is expected to stay. It is part of the tournament this year for the 50th time. A possibility could be two other courses at PGA West, the Nicklaus Tournament course and the TPC Stadium, which sits across the street from the current host venues.