Stars align as The Honda Classic returns to the Jack Nicklaus-designed Champion Course at PGA National Resort and Spa March 2-8

The 2009 edition of The Honda Classic plays host March 2-8 at PGA National Resort & Spa to a field of PGA Tour stars, including defending champion Ernie Els and Sergio Garcia, the No. 2-ranked player in the world.

The tournament, Palm Beach County’s largest sporting event, awarded more than $705,000 to area children’s charities in 2008 to approach the $16 million mark in charitable contributions during American Honda's 27-year tenure as title sponsor.

The Nicklaus Children’s Health Care Foundation, the not-for-profit organization founded by the Nicklaus family and chaired by Barbara Nicklaus, will be one of the many beneficiaries of this year's Honda Classic. The Nicklaus Children’s Health Care Foundation is dedicated to providing charitable support for activities that advance and enhance the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of childhood diseases and disorders. Also benefitting from the Honda Classic, The First Tee National School Program emphasizes character-education, while introduction students to The First Tee's Nine Core Values. Other beneficiaries include Boy Scouts of America, Jr. Golf Foundation of America and Scripps Health Foundation, among others.

For tickets and additional information on the Honda Classic, visit www.hondaclassic.com.

2009 Honda Classic Schedule of Events
(Subject to change)

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