The Bob Hope Chrysler Classic is one of the most storied, unique and popular events on TOUR. It would take a special course to live up to the expectations of such a big event. It would also take a special professional to deal with all of the responsibilities that come with such a task. PGA.com talked with PGA Head Professional Brady Wilson to discuss the legacy of Bob Hope, the preparations for the course, the celebrities who will take part, and one celebrity who won't.

PGA.com: Last year, you had some blustery conditions that gave the players some issues. But it still led to one of the most exciting finishes on TOUR all year, with Charley Hoffman's birdie-eagle finish and then another birdie in the first playoff hole? Any plans to turn on the wind machine again to see if the magic repeats?

Wilson: To be fair, we actually had four days of typical -- and by that, I mean perfect -- weather. It was the last day that the temperatures dropped and the wind really started to gust. It was a total fluke situation. I can't imagine that such an anomaly would happen again. We always expect an exciting and entertaining tournament, but I'd be very surprised if we had similar weather conditions to last year.

PGA.com: As a fan, what should I be most excited about seeing when I watch The Bob Hope Chrysler Classic? Is it the world's best players from the TOUR, celebrity singers/actors taking their whacks, or the golf course itself?

Wilson: Well, it honestly is a combination of all of those things. Anytime you can watch the best golfers in the world, that's a treat. And the format, with four courses and five days of play, that's both unique and provides a different perspective for fans. The celebrities certainly bring some fun and star power. And some of them, they can really play. Watching your favorite golfer hit one close from 150 yards isn't that memorable, but watching your favorite singer do it, that's one you remember.

The Classic Course is the host course, and it's just spectacular. Every golfer would appreciate what a stunning layout this is. We have a 63,000 sq. ft. clubhouse, one of the top chefs in the country works here, we really have it all.

I also need to point out that we have a great tradition here, and that's very important to us as well. I'd say that Bob Hope may have done more for promoting golf than any amateur since Bobby Jones. The charities that benefit from this tournament, and the legacy that we uphold, it's amazing. I would strongly encourage any golf fan that hasn't been out here to come out and watch this tournament just one time. If you come out here once, you'll come out here again.

PGA.com: The crowds for the tournament are huge, but their not all golf fans. How do you maintain proper gallery etiquette from people who might not know the difference between John Daly and Carson Daly?

Wilson: That's a good question. And to be honest, I'm not sure it's ever been too much of an issue. We have the best volunteers in the world and they do so much to educate and help control the crowds. And as spread out as the tournament is, it's not likely to develop a real bottleneck of people in any one place. But it's also the players, both the TOUR guys and the celebrities. They know that the crowds are here to be entertained by good golf and good fun, so as long as nothing gets too crazy, I don't think they have had any problems with unruly galleries. It's a very fun but pleasant atmosphere here, no one is trying to be disruptive.

PGA.com: What are The Classic Girls and how does one become one?

Wilson: I'm not sure on the process, but I'm very impressed with the tradition. The Classic Girls are selected from a very competitive pool and those ladies then serve as ambassadors for the tournament for the next year. Not just for the tournament, for the entire year. And they do a lot. They visit hospitals, go to the social functions, meet with sponsors, they really represent the tournament in a unique and important way.

PGA.com: If you had to trade golf swings with one celebrity for a day, who would it be?

Wilson: If it's golf swings, probably Alice Cooper. He's got an amazingly good tempo, maybe from being a musician, but that's something I could always use some help on in my game. But if I could be one celebrity for a day, it would be Charles Barkley. Just because I do a good Charles Barkley impersonation.

"Kenny Smith, you have no idea what you are talking about....."

Editor's note: Brady Wilson's impersonation of Charles Barkley is the best Barkley impersonation of any of the 28,000 men and women of the PGA. At least, the best I've heard.