Anthony Kim And Vijay Singh Commit To Play The 2009 HP Byron Nelson Championship

Irving, TX – Anthony Kim and Vijay Singh have officially committed to play in the 2009 HP Byron Nelson Championship. Kim is No. 14 in the Official World Golf Ranking, No. 40 in the race for the FedExCup and No. 36 in PGA TOUR Money Leaders. Singh is No. 8 in the Official World Golf Ranking, No. 121 in the FedExCup standings and No. 105 in PGA TOUR Money Leaders.

Kim, a 23-year old University of Oklahoma graduate, has won two PGA TOUR events. His best finish this season was T2 in the Mercedes Benz Championship. Most recently, Kim claimed a Masters record in 2009 with 11 birdies in a round of 65. This will be Kim’s third appearance at the Championship.

Singh ranks No. 2 in PGA TOUR Career Earnings. He is the reigning FedExCup champion and has a total of 34 PGA TOUR victories, claiming three in 2008 alone. His best 2009 finish was T17 at World Golf Championships-Accenture Match Play Championship. This will be Singh’s 10th Championship appearance, including a victory in 2003.
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The 2009 HP Byron Nelson Championship will be played May 18-24 at the TPC Four Seasons Resort Las Colinas in Irving, Texas. For details, visit hpbnc.org.

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