Fifth Kodak Challenge Hole is #18 at AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am
ROCHESTER, N.Y., Feb. 10 – The Kodak Challenge, a first-of-its-kind competition for PGA TOUR players and fans, comes to Pebble Beach, California for the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am. The famed 18th hole is known as one of the greatest closing holes in all of golf. An Advisory Board of leading golf experts and influentials selected Hole #18 at Pebble Beach Golf Links as the fifth hole in the Kodak Challenge.
“We are excited to be part of the Kodak Challenge and thrilled that Hole #18 at Pebble Beach Golf Links at the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am was selected as among the most beautiful and memorable on the PGA TOUR,” said Ollie Nutt, President and CEO of the Monterey Peninsula Foundation. “The remarkable beauty and challenge of this hole has resonated with players and fans providing many memorable moments over the years, and we look forward to creating more memories this year with the Kodak Challenge. We think golf fans will be intrigued by this new competition.”
The Kodak Challenge celebrates beautiful holes and memorable moments on the PGA TOUR and challenges players to perform their best on Kodak Challenge holes, with the winner taking home
$1 million and the Kodak Challenge trophy. The 18th hole at Pebble Beach Golf Links is outlined by the Pacific Ocean and boasts narrow fairways and a 100+ yard bunker running along the ocean from the green. In 1922, architect William Herbert Fowler added almost 200 yards to the hole, making it the signature hole it is today. The full schedule of Kodak Challenge holes is at kodakchallenge.com.
“The Kodak Challenge is a unique and compelling competition for players and fans and reflects both the heritage of our brand and the continued innovation of the New Kodak,” said Jeffrey W. Hayzlett, Chief Marketing Officer and Vice President, Eastman Kodak Company. “Hole #18 at Pebble Beach Golf Links is one of the most iconic holes in golf, and without question, among the most beautiful. With thrilling play on the first four Kodak Challenge holes, the leaderboard has changed dynamically each week and we look forward to even more excitement at Pebble Beach as players compete for the one million dollars.”
After last week’s Buick Invitational, Dustin Johnson, Cameron Beckman, Jarrod Lyle and Zach Johnson are tied for the lead in the Kodak Challenge at 3-under-par.
Current Kodak Challenge Leaderboard (Year-to-date)
Name Score Holes
Dustin Johnson -3 4
Cameron Beckman -3 3
Jarrod Lyle -3 3
Zach Johnson -3 2
In 2009, 30 PGA TOUR tournaments feature a designated Kodak Challenge hole. Players must play at least 18 of the 30 Kodak Challenge holes throughout the season to compete for $1 million and the Kodak Challenge trophy. A player’s lowest score relative to par on his best 18 Kodak Challenge holes will be counted. The player with the lowest cumulative score relative to par wins. In the case of a tie, a sudden death playoff will take place on the final Kodak Challenge hole immediately following the conclusion of the Children’s Miracle Network Classic.
“Kodak and the PGA TOUR have worked closely together to develop this exciting new competition that will generate a lot of interest, particularly as it culminates during the Fall Series,” said Tom Wade, Chief Marketing Officer, PGA TOUR. “The Kodak Challenge effectively combines the beauty and the memorable moments found regularly on the PGA TOUR with Kodak’s famous brand and image.”
The Kodak Challenge holes were selected by the Kodak Challenge Advisory Board in collaboration with Kodak and the PGA TOUR. Advisory Board members are David Feherty, CBS Sports golf analyst; Rees Jones, golf course architect; Jules Alexander, golf photographer; Andy Pazder, PGA TOUR Senior VP, Tournament Administration; and Lance Barrow, CBS Sports golf, Coordinating Producer. Holes were selected based on their beauty and their connection to memorable moments in golf.
Kodak is the Official Imaging Provider of the PGA TOUR and an Official Marketing Partner of the PGA TOUR. For more on the Kodak Challenge visit kodakchallenge.com and pgatour.com/kodakchallenge. Fans can also follow the Kodak Challenge at facebook.com/kodakchallenge, twitter.com/kodakchallenge, and 1000words.kodak.com/kodakchallenge.
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Contact:
Krista Gleason, Kodak 585-724-5952 krista.gleason@kodak.com
Chris Smith, PGA TOUR 904-273-3379 csmith@pgatourhq.com
Jon Connor, Ketchum 646-935-4391 jonathan.connor@ketchum.com
