Kodak Challenge notes: Looking at the Viking Classic

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Here are a few Kodak Challenge notes as we head into the final five events of the competition, starting this week at the 18th hole at the Viking Classic:

• In 2009, 28 players had completed 18 Kodak Challenge Holes thru The Barclays. In 2010, 28 players have completed 18 holes thru The Barclays.

• In 2009, 117 players still had the opportunity to complete 18 Kodak Challenge holes. In 2010, 125 players still have the opportunity to complete 18 Kodak Challenge holes.

• The winning score in 2009 was 17 under posted by Kevin Streelman. Streelman moved up 4 strokes through the last 5 Fall Series events.

• Of the Top 30 players, Jimmy Walker, Andres Romero, Aaron Baddeley, Martin Laird, Steve Lowery and Matt Bettencourt have bogeys on their scorecards that can be replaced by better scores.

• Bo Van Pelt is at 8 under and has played 17 holes. He has a double bogey that can be replaced.

• Scott Piercy is at 7 under and has played 18 holes. He has a double bogey on his scorecard that can be replaced with the next hole he plays. Currently 131st on the money list, Piercy will likely play some Fall Series events. In fact, he is in the field this week.

• Nineteen of the top 30 Kodak Challenge contenders are scheduled to play the Viking Classic, including: Troy Merritt Tim Petrovic Carl Petterson Lee Janzen John Senden Matt Bettencourt Scott Piercy.