Sixth Kodak Challenge hole sees several changes atop leaderboard
February 22, 2009 – The sixth Kodak Challenge hole provided the most dynamic changes on the competition leaderboard so far this season. From Chris Stroud’s eagle on Thursday to Dustin Johnson losing and then regaining a tie for first in Kodak Challenge, the 10th hole at the Northern Trust Open was full of action. Eleven players entered the Northern Trust Open with a share of the Kodak Challenge lead, but Cameron Beckman’s birdie on Thursday put him alone at the top of the leaderboard heading into Friday. By the end of the weekend, six players joined Beckman and currently share the top spot at 4-under-par. Each player tied for the lead has played at least four Kodak Challenge holes. Local fan favorite Scott McCarron enjoyed a great tournament on his home course including a Saturday birdie on the 10th hole and a tie for third at 2-under-par on the Kodak Challenge leaderboard. The next Kodak Challenge hole is the 16th at PGA National Champion Course in Palm Beach Gardens, FL at The Honda Classic March 5th-8th.
Current Kodak Challenge Leaderboard (Year-to-date)
Name Score Holes
Dustin Johnson -4 6
D.J. Trahan -4 5
J.B. Holmes -4 5
Dean Wilson -4 5
Chris DiMarco -4 4
Cameron Beckman -4 4
Mark Calcavecchia -4 4
*22 players are tied for second
About the Kodak Challenge Hole: #10
The 10th hole at Northern Trust Open is one of 30 holes in the inaugural Kodak Challenge – a first-of-its-kind competition celebrating beautiful holes and memorable moments on the PGA TOUR and rewarding the winner with $1 million and the Kodak Challenge trophy. The 10th hole is just 315 yards, but its narrow green is surrounded by bunkers to the right, left and directly behind. Longer hitters are tempted to drive the green which requires impeccable accuracy.
About the Kodak Challenge
The Kodak Challenge is a first-of-its-kind competition for PGA TOUR players and fans and celebrates beautiful holes and memorable moments on the PGA TOUR. All players can compete, and all they have to do is play. Players must play at least 18 of the 24 Kodak Challenge holes to be eligible to win. 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 $1 million and the Kodak Challenge trophy. For more, go to www.kodakchallenge.com.
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