The American Express
The American Express (previously known as the Desert Classic, CareerBuilder Challenge, Palm Springs Golf Classic, the Bob Hope Desert Classic, the Bob Hope Chrysler Classic, and the Humana Challenge) is a professional golf tournament in southern California on the PGA Tour. Played in mid-winter in the Coachella Valley (greater Palm Springs), it is part of the tour's early season "West Coast Swing."
It previously had five rounds of competition (90 holes) rather than the standard of four rounds, and was known for its celebrity pro-am. For many years, the event was named for and hosted by entertainer Bob Hope and featured a number of celebrity participants. In 2012, the Desert Classic changed to a traditional 72-hole format over three different courses with a 54-hole cut, similar to the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. It continues to have a large pro-am, but has slowly ceased featuring celebrity participants. The tournament is organized by the nonprofit Desert Classic Charities.
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| Edition | Dates | Venue | Location |
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| 12th | February 10-14, 1971 | several | several |
| 17th | February 4-8, 1976 | several | several |
| 49th | January 14-20, 2008 | several | several |
| 51st | January 18-24, 2010 | several | several |
| 53rd | January 16-22, 2012 | several | several |
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