Because his victory was unofficial, he did not receive an invitation to last month's season-opening Mercedes Championships.

The Mercedes Championships moved to the site in January 1999.

He set down his clubs for 24 days over the winter and skipped the opening Mercedes Championships.

This week's Mercedes Championships will feature a much stronger field, as Woods defends his championship.

He won the season-opening Mercedes Championship in January, setting the tone for a remarkable year.

Mickelson also defeated Woods by one stroke at the 1998 Mercedes Championships.

Duval played at a different level during the season-opening Mercedes Championships, while the rest of the field played for second place.

His play at the Mercedes Championships could be a harbinger.

Players are used to a dose of wind at the Mercedes Championships, but today they were hit with a double dose.

Two weeks ago, Beem finished last at the Mercedes Championships and shot an opening-round 84.