Charlie Hoffman thrilled to be defending his Bob Hope Chrysler Classic title in Palm Desert

Charlie Hoffman hopes to defend his title in this week's Bob Hope Chrysler Classic in the Palm Desert, Calif. area. His chances should be helped by the fact that none of the top 20 players in the world are in the field for the PGA Tour's only 90-hole event. Stewart Cink, ranked No. 24, is the top player in the tournament.

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Charley Hoffman and Amateurs

PGA Tour pro Charley Hoffman, shown here greeting his pro-am group at the Viking Classic in Madison, Miss., is set to defend his title at this week's Bob Hope Chrysler Classic.

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