March 8, 2009 – J.B. Holmes took over the Kodak Challenge lead with a birdie on Thursday and was then able to sit back and watch most players struggle on the seventh Kodak Challenge hole the rest of the weekend. Chris DiMarco, who entered The Honda Classic as one of seven players tied for first, had to work a bit harder to join Holmes on the top of the leaderboard. DiMarco bogeyed the 16th hole on Thursday which dropped him into a tie for third place. However, Friday’s par moved him into second and a birdie on Saturday propelled him back in first. Several newcomers pulled into second place and some big name players including Ernie Els, Justin Leonard, K.J. Choi and Zach Johnson are tied for third. Stay tuned for more Kodak Challenge action next week!
Current Kodak Challenge Leaderboard (Year-to-date)
Name Score Holes
J.B. Holmes -5 6
Chris DiMarco -5 5
Nicholas Thompson -4 5
Dustin Johnson -4 6
Steve Lowery -4 6
Mark Calcavecchia -4 5
D.J. Trahan -4 5
Dean Wilson -4 5
Kevin Streelman -4 5
Lucas Glover -4 5
Will MacKenzie -4 5
Michael Letzig -4 5
Cameron Beckman -4 4
About the Kodak Challenge Hole: #16
Redesigned by Jack Nicklaus, the 16th hole at PGA National Champion Course is a 434 yard par-4 with a dogleg right around a body of water, bordered by a bunker. Off the tee, the fairway slopes toward the water on the right, however, it’s no easier if a pro plays it safe by staying left. Last year, the hole recorded zero eagles, 45 birdies, 294 pars, 77 bogeys and 21 double bogeys.
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 30 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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