PGA TOUR
What: Humana Challenge in La Quinta, Calif.
Courses: PGA West, Arnold Palmer Private Course (6,950 yards, par 72); PGA West, Jack Nicklaus Private Course (6,924 yards, par 72); La Quinta Country Club (7,060 yards, par 72)
Schedule (TV): Thursday-Sunday (Golf Channel)
Purse: $5.7 million (winner's share: $1,026,000)
Defending champion: Patrick Reed
CHAMPIONS TOUR
Mitsubishi Electric Championship in Kaupulehu-Kona, Hawaii
Course: Hualalai Golf Course (7,107 yards, par 72)
Schedule (TV): Friday-Sunday (Golf Channel)
Purse: $1.8 million (winner's share: $309,000)
Defending champion: Bernhard Langer
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