2004 Toshiba Senior Classic

NBCC head pro readies for three rounds of a lifetime in next week’s Toshiba Senior Classic

MONDAY, MARCH 15 Monday Pro-Am, 12:45 p.m.

What: Toshiba Senior Classic When: March 15-21, 2004 Players : 78 PGA Champions Tour professionals, led by defending champion Rodger Davis Format: 3 rounds (54 holes), stroke play with no cuts Purse: $1.6 million, up from $1.55 million in 2003.

Golf imitates life. There are hazards everywhere, but great surprises at every turn.

Golden Bear will make his Toshiba Senior Classic debut next week

Defending champion began his run to the top of the Champions Tour in putting and sand saves in Newport

Georgia resident and 2000 Toshiba champion prides himself on hitting it straight

Quigley’s streak, Irwin’s consistency and Zoeller’s hot hand are among things to follow next week

Newport Beach Country Club has seen some memorable rounds in its 50 years and they don’t all belong to pros

About 1,000 volunteers expected to assist during tournament week

There are several excellent locations to watch the action; here are three personal favorites

Toshiba roots trace back to mid-1970s when 552 Club pioneers launched mini-tour event with Bing Crosby