PLAYER FIELD: 156
PROFESSIONAL PLAYERS
Pro-Am play for first 54 holes. Each of the 156 PGA TOUR pros plays with a different amateur partner each day on different courses for three days.
On Sunday, the low 70 professionals and ties play the final round of the 72-hole PGA TOUR tournament at The Stadium Course at PGA WEST.
Again this year, the top three low net and top three low gross amateurs play alongside the pros on Sunday to determine the overall amateur winners.
The overall low net amateur and low gross amateur who plays on Sunday will be awarded crystal as the 2017 CareerBuilder Challenge Amateur Champion.
GIVING BACK
Since its inception, Desert Classic Charities, the charitable entity that organizes the CareerBuilder Challenge, has contributed more than $57 million to the Eisenhower Medical Center and surrounding Coachella Valley nonprofit organizations.
Its scope of giving is broad and includes structured and mentoring programs for children, social services, and food and safe shelter for the less fortunate.
Desert Classic Charities is dedicated to continuing its mission to serve human needs in the Coachella Valley and beyond by generating funds and opportunities through the CareerBuilder Challenge.