Phil passes on Abu Dhabi, will play Humana instead
- By Associated Press
- Dec 5, 2012 2:54 PM ET
LA QUINTA, Calif. – Phil Mickelson is starting his new season in the desert, only much closer to home.
Mickelson announced Wednesday he will play in the Humana Challenge on Jan. 17-20 in La Quinta, Calif. That's the same week several of golf's biggest names will be across the globe in another desert at the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship. Tiger Woods and Jason Dufner are among the Americans playing in Abu Dhabi.
Mickelson won the tournament in 2002 and 2004, when it was known as the Bob Hope Classic. He set the tournament record in 2004 with 37 birdies, when it was a 90-hole event.
Mark Wilson is the defending champion. FedEx Cup champion Brandt Snedeker also said he would play the Humana Challenge.
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