"This Tournament will showcase the Mississippi Gulf Coast's premier golf, fishing, and resort amenities on a national and world-wide basis," said Anthony Topazi, Chairman of the Gulf Coast Business Council. read more

"I am pleased to see that many of our member institutions are participating in the National Collegiate Golf Championship," said Tom Templin, Co-Director of the Play Golf America University Program. read more

British golfer Tony Jacklin, winner of The Open and the US Open, says: "Cuba is an ideal location for golf tournaments and has a bright future with regards to courses. The Montecristo Cup and Esencia Cup tournaments lead the way, offering a challenging and enjoyable game… plus where else can you light up a cigar and strike the ball!" read more

"The event is going to be fun, I have received text messages from friends in South Carolina saying that the North Carolina kids better be practicing," said Sam Weekes, a High School Junior from North Carolina. read more

"I think anytime you win a golf tournament and go back to that same event, it gives you confidence or a feeling that you can play well," said defending champion Kirk Hanefeld. "I will hopefully bring that confidence with me." read more

"The Viking Classic is an excellent way for us to showcase Mississippi through our courses and the game's great players," said D. Craig Ray, Mississippi Development Authority Division of Tourism Director. read more

"Bob Hope was one of the pioneers that had a lot to do with the entertainment industry supporting golf," said golfing legend Arnold Palmer, the only five-time winner of the Bob Hope Classic. read more

"I just love coming back to the Gary Player Invitational," said Omar Sandys, who was on the winning side in the 2006 Team Fourball Alliance competition with David Lyons, Sandy Lyle and Ashleigh Simon. read more

Announcing the field, tournament host Gary Player said, "All these fresh young faces makes it even more exciting for me." Angela Cabrera and Retief Goosen will be joined by Irish teen sensation Rory McIlroy. read more

"To know that International Pairs will be seen by hundreds of millions of people in Asia is huge news for the competition," said Ross Honey, managing director of International Pairs. read more

Murray was followed by runner up Cyrus Stewart, the first round leader whose 4 under par total was helped by a rare double eagle in the first round. Zachary Martin, a high school freshman from Pinehurst, NC placed third. read more

This nationally televised event will be played on the historic, links-style Old White, The Greenbrier's first 18-hole course and the oldest course on the Tour. Golf fans can select from several badge options. read more

"We really wanted to do well and to actually win is just incredible. It's a great tournament," said Marilyne Cadieux."We didn't know how well we were doing in the second round but we didn't want to know." read more

"I probably hit 10,000 balls this season on the practice range, but this was the first big tournament I played in," said Landis, who started playing seriously four years ago, "so I am really pleased that I was able to put together a good round." read more

Serving as Classic Girls for the 51st tournament will be Colie Cullen, 22, of Coto de Caza, Calif., Heather Hastings-Gorski, 27, of Palm Springs, and Kelsey Peterson, 22, of Huntington Beach, Calif. read more