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Kodak Challenge at The Honda Classic March 25, 2009 on 9:15 am | In California, Florida, Golf Resorts, Sports Travel | The Kodak Challenge, a first-of-its-kind competition for PGA Tour players and fans, makes its debut on the east coast at The Honda Classic in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. An Advisory Board of leading golf experts and influentials selected Hole #16 at The Champion Course at PGA National Resort and Spa as the seventh hole in the Kodak Challenge. It is considered the most challenging par-4 among PGA National-s 90 holes. "We are excited to be part of the Kodak Challenge and thrilled that Hole #16 at PGA National Champion Course, site of The Honda Classic, was selected as one of the most beautiful and memorable on the PGA Tour," said Tournament Director Ed McEnroe. "This is a very challenging hole, and one that has provided many memorable moments over the years. We look forward to creating more memories this year with the Kodak Challenge and we think golf fans will be intrigued by this new competition." The Kodak Challenge celebrates beautiful holes and memorable moments on the PGA Tour and challenges players to perform their best on Kodak Challenge holes, with the winner taking home $1 million and the Kodak Challenge trophy. Redesigned by Jack Nicklaus, the 16th hole at PGA National Champion Course is a 434 yard par-4 with a dogleg right around a body of water, bordered by a bunker. Off the tee, the fairway slopes toward the water on the right, however, it-s no easier if a pro plays it safe by staying left. Last year, the hole recorded zero eagles, 45 birdies, 294 pars, 77 bogeys and 21 double bogeys. The full schedule of Kodak Challenge holes is at www.kodakchallenge.com "The Kodak Challenge is a unique and compelling competition for players and fans and reflects both the heritage of our brand and the continued innovation of the New Kodak," said Jeffrey W. Hayzlett, Chief Marketing Officer and Vice President, Eastman Kodak Company. "Hole #16 at PGA National Champion Course is one of golf-s great holes. It-s extremely difficult, but also extremely beautiful. With thrilling play on the first six Kodak Challenge holes, it-s been exciting to watch the leaderboard change each week. We look forward to even more excitement at The Honda Classic as players compete for the one million dollars." After last week-s Northern Trust Open, Dustin Johnson, D.J. Trahan, Dean Wilson, J.B. Holmes, Mark Calcavecchia, Chris DiMarco and Cameron Beckman are tied for the lead in the Kodak Challenge at 4-under-par.