The 2012 Umpqua Bank Challenge main field will feature an exciting mix of PGA TOUR and Champions Tour professionals, up-and-comers and entertainers.

Main field announcements will be made throughout the spring and summer, players currently committed and announced are:

 

BEN CRANE

A native of Beaverton, Oregon, Ben Crane joined the PGA TOUR in 2002 after two seasons, and two wins, on the Nationwide Tour. After ten years on TOUR, Crane has earned four victories and more than $16 million in official career earnings. A member of the popular "Golf Boys" group, Crane spent time as a junior golfer in Oregon volunteering as a Standard Bearer for several of the original Challenge tournaments. website.

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STEVE ELKINGTON

2011 Umpqua Bank Challenge co-champion, Steve Elkington, is a 27-year member of the PGA TOUR and the owner of 10 TOUR victories, including the 1995 PGA Championship. Originally from Australia, Elkington has amassed more than $15 million in official career earnings. He participated in 10 original Challenge events, his best finish being a T2 in 1998 and 1999 with then-partner Craig Stadler. website.

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ROBERT GARRIGUS

Former Gresham, Ore. resident Robert Garrigus joined the PGA TOUR in 2006, earning his first TOUR win at the 2010 Children's Miracle Network Classic. So far this year Garrigus has had two second place finishes and earned more than $1.2 in official money – and, with an average of 309 yards, is currently ranked no. 2 on TOUR in driving distance.

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BILL HAAS

One of the PGA TOUR's rising stars, Bill Haas has three TOUR victories, including the 2012 Northern Trust Open, as well as the title of the 2011 FedEx Cup Champion. Ranked 14th in the world at the time of his commitment (3/12/12), Haas has earned more than $13 in official prize money since turning pro in 2004. Haas will team with his father, Jay, for the 2012 Umpqua Bank Challenge.

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JAY HAAS

Jay Haas, the 2006 and 2008 Charles Schwab Cup winner, has nine PGA TOUR and 15 Champions Tour victories, including three major championships. He participated in nine original Challenge events, his best finish being a T2 in 1997 with then-partner Phil Mickelson. In 2011, Haas teamed with John Cook to tie for second place in the inaugural Umpqua Bank Challenge, finishing at 18-under-par 126.

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PETER JACOBSEN

Umpqua Bank Challenge tournament host and the winner of 7 PGA TOUR tournaments and two Champions Tour tournaments, Peter Jacobsen played in all 17 original Challenge events, partnering with Arnold Palmer for 15 consecutive years. In 2011, Jacobsen once again teamed with Palmer at the inaugural Umpqua Bank Challenge, finishing in sixth place at 5-under-par 139. website.

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SCOTT MCCARRON

2011 Umpqua Bank Challenge co-champion Scott McCarron joined the PGA TOUR in 1995 and has since earned more than $12 million in official career money and three victories, including two BellSouth Classics. He participated in six original Challenge events, including the 2002 tournament which he won with then-partner Brian Henninger. website.

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KYLE STANLEY

Kyle Stanley, a native of Gig Harbor, Washington, is one of the longest hitters on the PGA TOUR, averaging 302 yards per drive. Stanley turned professional in 2009 and played on both the PGA TOUR and Nationwide Tour before his official PGA TOUR rookie year in 2011. Stanley has more than $3.7 in official career earnings and picked up his first TOUR win this year at the 2012 Waste Management Phoenix Open.

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BOO WEEKLEY

Boo Weekley joined the PGA TOUR in 2002, regaining full exemption in 2007 after a four-year stint on the Nationwide Tour. A true fan-favorite, Weekley is known for his easy-going attitude and love of camouflage apparel and outdoor activities. He has earned more than $8 million in official career money and is a two-time winner of the Verizon Heritage (now RBC Heritage). website.

  • Peter Jacobsen welcomes the crowds to Sunday morning's clinic
  • Jason Allred, Brian Grant and Terry Porter enjoy the show on Sunday morning
  • Terry Porter, Huey Lewis and Scott McCarron at Sunday's clinic
  • GOLF CHANNEL's Holly Sonders takes a swing for Peter and Sunday's crowd
  • Two-time World Long Drive Champion Jamie Sadlowski wows the Sunday clinic crowd
  • European Challenge Tour pro Nico Bollini shows off his Colin Montgomerie impression
  • Peter Jacobsen's infamous Craig Stadler impression
  • LPGA Futures Tour pro Perry Swenson during Sunday's Regence Pro-Am
  • Comedian Matt Griesser arrives late to Sunday's clinic
  • Guests enjoy front row seats from the 18th green private hospitality suites
  • 2011 Regence Pro-Am field of pros and celebs line the 18th green for the clinic
  • Blue skies and full bleachers for the inaugural Umpqua Bank Challenge
  • Grammy-winning musician Huey Lewis signs autographs on Sunday
  • University of Oregon men's golf coach Casey Martin on Sunday
  • PGA TOUR pro and Oregon-native Jason Allred during Sunday's Regence Pro-Am
  • The 2011 Umpqua Bank Challenge main field participants
  • Holly Sonders and Arnold Palmer share a laugh during Monday's clinic
  • Jamie Sadlowski gives Matt Griesser a scare on Monday
  • Mark O'Meara and Nick Price enjoy the show during Monday's clinic
  • Jay Haas and Ben Crenshaw in stitches on Monday morning
  • Jay Haas tees off during Monday's first round
  • World Golf Hall of Fame member Ben Crenshaw during Monday's first round
  • Fuzzy Zoeller mingles with sponsors after play on Monday
  • Eventual co-champion Scott McCarron celebrates on Monday after holing a bunker shot on 18
  • Ben Crenshaw visits a private hospitality suite on Monday afternoon
  • 2011 Umpqua Bank Challenge Honoree Arnold Palmer sits down with radio partner 1080 The Fan
  • Ketel One Vodka Ice Bar at the Monday Night Dinner Dance presented by Ferguson Wellman
  • Former Portland Trail Blazers Brian Grant and Jerome Kersey visit with Arnold and Kit Palmer on Monday night
  • Fan-favorite team Arnold Palmer and Peter Jacobsen make the turn on Tuesday
  • Arnold Palmer addresses the crowd after his Umpqua Bank Challenge Honoree presentation
  • Nashville's LoCash Cowboys entertain the crowd on Monday Night
  • 2011 Monday Night Dinner Dance presented by Ferguson Wellman
  • Arnold Palmer and Fuzzy Zoeller look on as Ben Crenshaw tees off on Tuesday morning
  • 2011 co-champion Scott McCarron shows off the coveted Challenge
  • Steve Elkington, Peter Jacobsen and Scott McCarron show off the official tournament trophy
  • 2011 Umpqua Bank Challenge tournament staff
  • Tuesday's crowds enjoy entertainment by Design Band after play
  • Umpqua Bank Challenge fans enjoy the post-tournament party
  • Scott McCarron and Steve Elkington join the show on Tuesday after-play