WORLD GOLF CHAMPIONSHIPS
Bridgestone Invitational in Akron, Ohio
Course: Firestone Country Club, South Course (7,400 yards, par 70)
Schedule (TV): Thursday-Sunday (Golf Channel); Saturday-Sunday (Ch. 4)
Purse: $9 million (winner's share: $1.53 million)
Defending champion: Tiger Woods
PGA TOUR
What: Barracuda Championship in Reno, Nev.
Course: Montreux Golf and Country Club (7,472 yards, par 72)
Schedule (TV): Thursday-Sunday (Golf Channel)
Purse: $3 million (winner's share: $540,000)
Defending champion: Gary Woodland
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