ON THE FAIRWAYS \ This week’s pro golf events
PGA TOUR Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open Las Vegas
Schedule: Thursday-Sunday.
Course: TPC Summerlin (7,243 yards, par 72).
Purse: $4.1 million. Winner’s share: $738,000.
Television: Golf Channel (Thursday, 5-8 p.m., 11 p.m.-2 a.m.; Friday-Sunday, 6-8 a.m., 5-8 p.m., 11 p.m.-2 a.m.; Monday, 6-8 a.m.).
Last year: George McNeill won his first PGA Tour title, finishing at 23-under 264 for a four-stroke victory over D.J. Trahan.
LPGA TOUR Kapalua LPGA Classic Lahaini, Hawaii
Schedule: Thursday-Sunday.
Course: Kapalua Resort, Bay Course (6,240 yards, par 72).
Purse: $1.5 million. Winner’s share: $225,000.
Television: Golf Channel (Thursday, 8:30-11 p.m.; Friday, 2:30-4:30 a.m., 8:30-11 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday, 4:30-6 a.m., 8:30-11 p.m.; Monday, 4:30-6 a.m.).
Last year: Inaugural event.
CHAMPIONS TOUR Administaff Small Business Classic The Woodlands, Texas
Schedule: Friday-Sunday.
Course: The Woodlands Country Club (7,018 yards, par 72).
Purse: $1.7 million. Winner’s share: $255,000.
Television: Golf Channel (Friday, 2:30-5 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday, 2:30-4:30 a.m., 2:30-5 p.m.; Monday, 2:30-4:30 a.m.).
Last year: Bernhard Langer matched the Champions Tour scoring records for a 54-hole event, shooting 62-65-64 at Augusta Pines for a 25-under 191 total and an eight-stroke victory. The German star was playing in his fourth Champions Tour event.
PGA EUROPEAN TOUR Portugal Masters Vilamoura, Portugal
Schedule: Thursday-Sunday.
Course: Oceanico Victoria Golf Club (7,231 yards, par 72).
Purse: $4.1 million. Winner’s share: $684,220.
Television: Golf Channel (Thursday-Friday, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.).
Last year: England’s Steve Webster won the inaugural event for his second European tour title, closing with an 8-under 64 for a two-stroke victory.
NATIONWIDE TOUR Chattanooga Classic Chattanooga, Tenn.
Schedule: Thursday-Sunday.
Course: Black Creek Club (7,149 yards, par 72).
Purse: $500,000. Winner’s share: $90,000.
Television: None.
Last year: Ron Whittaker wrapped up a spot on the PGA Tour, closing with a 2-under 70 for a one-stroke victory over David McKenzie.
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