Peeble Beach, Feb 8: Arjun Atwal gets his first start of the year when he tees up at the star-studded AT and T Pebble beach National Pro-Am here.
Atwal, who finished outside the top-125 last year on US Tour will get limited starts this year and a lot will be depend on how he performs each week.
Atwal is paired with Ben Crane in the first round. Also in the field is Daniel Chopra, who is paired with Charley Hoffman and they play at Poppy Hills.
This is a unique tournament where 180 professionals are paired with 180 celebrities, actors, business tycoons and entertainers.
Two pros tee up with two celebrities and they play one round each at Pebble Beach, Spyglass and Poppy Hills before the cut is applied and the final round is played at Pebble Beach once more.
Among the celebrities who show up include Kevin Costner, Bill Murray, Andy Garcia singers Michael Bolton, Glen Campbell, Glenn Frey, Huey Lewis and Kenny G and many others.