Former US President Clinton to join the 3rd round of Humana Challenge
The Humana Challenge is going to become even more exciting, as the former President of the United States has decided to join the field on Saturday.
The PGA Tour event is entering into its third day and Clinton has rolled up his sleeves to put his golfing skills to test.
The former President, as an avid golf fan, expressed his desire to play his best at La Quinta Country Club, California. Although he knows about his handicap, he thinks he can play in a tougher situation.
"But it's high," President Bill Clinton said with a knowing smile and a good-natured shrug of his shoulders. "I'm going to have to play better than I normally do to keep Greg Norman from ragging me about it for the rest of my natural life".
Organisers of the Humana Challenge confirmed on Thursday that President Clinton has made up his mind about joining the tournament.
He is going to play in a foursome that comprises prominent names in golf. CEO of Humana Mike McCallister will be joining Clinton in an effort to spice up the event.
On the other hand, 3-time PGA Tour winner, Scott McCarron, has confirmed his participation.
Another key component of the foursome will be Greg Norman. Norman is best known for his world’s number one position.
Clinton is no stranger to Humana Challenge, as he has participated in tournament in 1995. At the time, the tournament was known as Bob Hope Classic and this Saturday is going mark his 2nd appearance in the prestigious PGA Tour event.
According to sources familiar with the history of Humana Challenge and President Clinton, Bob Hope convinced him to play the tournament in 1995. He was also accompanied by former Presidents George HW Bush and Gerald Ford.
Recounting his experience of the event, Clinton said that he had a great time playing on the course.
“I'd come out here and got here at 3 o'clock in the morning from the White House. I'd gotten about 3 hours sleep, and on the first tee, Ford and Bush both hit the ball to the left and I skied mine to the right,” he said.
He went on, “Thank goodness, for me, all the people were on the left. So they got credit for the casualties but I wasn't playing a bit better than they were".
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