Beljan turns fan after outshining Phil, Els American Charlie Beljan had the time of his life at the Northern Trust Open on Saturday, outscoring his playing partners Phil Mickelson and Ernie Els before getting both men to sign his cap Read full article |
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Haas sticks to successful Riviera recipe It took Bill Haas a long time to work out how to play Riviera Country Club effectively at the Northern Trust Open, but for the past two years he has certainly come up with the right formula. Read full article |
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Haas takes control at Riviera Defending champion Bill Haas, lifted by a spectacular eagle at the par-four 10th, burst out into a three-shot lead in the third round of the Northern Trust Open in California on Saturday. Read full article |
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Fabled Riviera remains special for Faldo Nick Faldo inhaled deeply, savouring the smell of the abundant eucalyptus trees at Riviera Country Club, an iconic golf course he rates among the few he would love to play for the rest of his life. Read full article |
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Bae draws on Match Play memories at Riviera Twelve months ago, South Korean Bae Sang-moon made himself known to American golf fans with a storming run to the quarterfinals of the elite WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship in Tucson. Read full article |
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Schwartzel avoids post-Masters blues Winning a first major title has often led to a drop-off in form as expectations mount but Charl Schwartzel, for the most part, has managed to avoid that pitfall. Read full article |
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Riviera provides feast or famine for Donald It has generally been a case of feast or famine for Luke Donald at the Northern Trust Open, but the Briton is not surprised given the unique challenge facing the players at Riviera Country Club. Read full article |
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Bae and Jacobson set Riviera pace Bae Sang-moon upstaged some of the game's biggest names by charging into a tie for the lead with Swede Fredrik Jacobson in the second round of the Northern Trust Open on Friday. Read full article |
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Schwartzel marks consistency as key to hot form Charl Schwartzel believes an improved level of consistency has given him the confidence to embark on a three-month run of sizzling form in which he has vied for victory in almost every tournament he entered. Read full article |
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Garcia finds late birdies in thickening Riviera fog Sergio Garcia could hardly see the flagstick on his last three holes, yet the Spaniard finished with two birdies to end the Northern Trust Open first round a stroke off the lead on Thursday. Read full article |
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Riviera no pain in the neck for charging Jobe Having spent six months on the sidelines because of a lingering neck injury, Brandt Jobe could not wipe the grin off his face after making a strong start to the Northern Trust Open on Thursday. Read full article |
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Rusty Couples again thrives at Riviera Rusty though he was after playing very little golf for five months, Fred Couples once again found form at his beloved Riviera Country Club in the Northern Trust Open on Thursday. Read full article |
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Rested Kuchar races to Riviera lead Matt Kuchar fired a bogey-free seven-under par 64 on Thursday to seize a one-stroke lead over Spain's Sergio Garcia in the first round of the $6.6 million US PGA Tour Northern Trust Open. Read full article |
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Couples set for record 31st start at beloved Riviera Fred Couples will set a tournament record with his 31st appearance at the Northern Trust Open when he tees off in Thursday's opening round, and he could not wish for a more perfect setting. Read full article |
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Mickelson a huge Riviera fan after long learning curve Phil Mickelson ranks Riviera Country Club as one of his favorite venues on the PGA Tour, even though it took him almost a decade to discover the art of playing the par-71 layout. Read full article |
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Revitalised Donald targets repeat of 2011 A refreshed Luke Donald aims to prosper from a delayed start to his 2013 PGA Tour campaign, just as he did two years ago when he went on to complete the most successful season of his career. Read full article |
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Vijay Singh needs to take a break This is one time the PGA Tour needs to avoid the perception of slow play. Read full article |
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Harrington prescribes gym for jet lag Sticking to a routine and hitting the gym are vital components for professional golfers to cope with jet lag, while television watching is a definite no-no, says Padraig Harrington. Read full article |
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Riviera again lures top-quality field The fact that British world No 3 Luke Donald heads the strongest PGA Tour field of the year at this week's Northern Trust Open should come as no surprise given the popularity of the venue. Read full article |
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Late Match Play gain for Jacobson Two days after agonisingly missing out on a spot in next week's WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship, Fredrik Jacobson celebrated a late call-up on Tuesday after the withdrawal of Brandt Snedeker. Read full article |