'CareerBuilder Challenge' Is the New Bob Hope Classic

LA QUINTA, CA- The 57th annual CareerBuilder Challenge golf tournament began this week, starting with a series of events leading up to Thursday’s opening round.

The $5.8 million weekend tournament -- formerly known as The Bob Hope Classic -- will take place at the TPC Stadium and Jack Nicklaus Tournament courses at PGA West.

It will showcase 156 golfers, including Phil Mickelson, Kevin Na, Billy Horschel, Patrick Reed and defending champion Bill Haas.

This year’s event marks the first time since 1987 the tournament will be played on the TPC Stadium Course.

“The Stadium Course was designed to allow fans maximum opportunities to see their favorite players,” Tournament Director Bill Tait said.

CareerBuilder is the second company to sponsor the tournament since Bob Hope’s name was dropped from the title. From 2012 to 2015, the event was known as the Humana Challenge. The event has raised $56 million for local charities since its beginnings in 1956, according to a press release.

The festivities began at 8 a.m. Monday with a kick-off breakfast at the PGA WEST Private Clubhouse, attended by La Quinta Mayor Linda Evans.

For more information on the tournament, visit www.careerbuilderchallenge.com

– By City News Service.  Image via Shutterstock.