This week in golf
March 3, 2011 at 6:48AM
What: Honda Classic in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.
Course: PGA National Resort and Spa, Champion Course (7,158 yards, par 70)
Schedule (TV): Thursday-Sunday (Golf Channel, NBC)
Purse: $5.7 million (winner's share: $1,026,000)
Defending champion: Camilo Villegas
NOTES
PGA: For the first time since 1992, Europe occupies the first four world ranking spots, with Martin Kaymer the new No. 1, Lee Westwood No. 2, Luke Donald No. 3 and Graeme McDowell No. 4. All but Kaymer are in this week's field. No. 8 Rory McIlroy and No. 10 Matt Kuchar also are entered. ... The past four Honda Classic winners have been Donald, Camilo Villegas, Y.E. Yang and Ernie Els.
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