Mercedes tees of the 08′ PGA Tour at Kapalua. Stuart Appleby 3-time defending champion and we’ll keep you posted on Zach Johnson. Only 31 players and sans Tiger and Lefty this year’s event is a wide-open affair.

Other notables not making it British Open champ Padraig Harrington and foreigner Adam Scott.

Vijay will be displaying a new swing and 13 others players are making their Kapalua debuts.

Par 73 with hilly, sloping greens–we’ll take a season-opening flyer on Candadian Stephen Ames.

Zach can contend and what a great way to start the year with a strong finish.

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