The 2011 PGA Tour season will begin at the Hyundai Tournament of Champions on the Plantation Course at Kapalua in Maui. Geoff Ogilvy, the two-time defending champion, suffered an injury on Tuesday to his right index finger after cutting it on coral reef while at the beach. Ogilvy received more than enough stitches, as 12 were put in out of precautionary measures.
2011 PGA Tour Season Kicks Off In Maui With Hyundai Tournament Of Champions
If Ogilvy can’t play, it will be the first time since 1961 that the defending champion hasn’t participated in the Tournament of Champions. Masters winner Zach Johnson status is also uncertain as he suffered a right toe injury after running into a concrete step in flip flops.
The slim 34-man field is composed of winners on Tour from the previous season. It’s the only tournament of the year where a player must win a tournament to qualify.
Notable tee times (all local):
10:20: Arjun Atwal and Rocco Mediate- Atwal, the first ever Indian born player, will hit the first tee shot of 2011.
12:10: Hunter Mahan and Graeme McDowell: The last time these two played, McDowell clinched the Ryder Cup for the Euros. It will be very interesting to see who has a better opening round.
12:40: Dustin Johnson and Steve Stricker: Two players who have FedEx Cup success in the past are both determined to make 2011 the year they win their first major.
1:00: Geoff Ogilvy and Jim Furyk: The defending champion and FedEx Cup champion will be matched up for an excellent final pairing.
For the rest of the Hyundai Tournament of Champions tee times, click here
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