| The former two-division titlist will make his lightwelterweight debut on the undercard of Sky Sports' Leeds show in a 10-round contest. |
| The defending P. G. A. titlist Martin Kaymer, a native of Germany, gets his mail in Arizona, as do many other transplants around the nation. |
| Nobody, including the host, Jack Nicklaus, has won this event as many times as Woods, a five-time titlist. |
| As a former Rogers Cup champion, Grand Slam titlist and world champion, Kim will be welcomed with great enthusiasm by Canadian tennis fans. |
| It was said that Bercow has watched the Grand Slam titlist play 65 times before Bercow nailed him for an interview. |
| Defending champion Raed Himmo and former titlist Stephen Kellogg were other non-starters. |
