How to Enter the Hope Classic as an Amateur

The Bob Hope Classic, founded in 1960, attracted celebrities from the worlds of sports and show biz and lured top players. However, the five-day event began to lose its luster early in the 21st century, especially after Hope died in 2003. Many of the top Tour players disliked playing with amateurs for four days, an unusual format for a PGA event, and the tournament attracted few of the top 50 money winners. Starting in 2012, the event has a new sponsor. The tournament will be called the Humana Challenge, the event will be four days instead of five, former President Bill Clinton's Foundation will be associated with the tournament, and it will emphasize fitness. Amateurs are as welcome as ever to tee it up with the pros and celebrities. You just have to sign up and pay the hefty pro-am prices, which range from $4,000 to $25,000

Things You'll Need

  • Registration form
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Instructions

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      Choose a pro-am package. For 2012, amateurs have a choice of a number options. You can play in a Monday pro-am before the tournament starts for $4,000, probably with a lesser-known pro. You can participate in a couples pro-am on Wednesday at a price of $6,000 for both of you. If you want to play alongside the pros during the tournament itself, you will pony up $8,000 to $25,000 for three rounds from Thursday through Saturday and play with a different pro each day. The perks depend upon the price and range from parties to guaranteed pairings with celebrities to a dinner with Arnold Palmer for those who shell out top dollar.

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      Acquire an entry form to register for the tournament from the Bob Hope Classic tournament office, which will be known as the Humana Challenge tournament office starting in late 2011.

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      Send in the registration form with your payment. You will receive confirmation and a complete schedule of events. You also will receive a parking pass and information about entering the tournament grounds when you first arrive at the golf course.