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Golf-Pacesetting Haas sticks to successful Riviera recipe

February 16, 2013 21:30
By Mark Lamport-Stokes PACIFIC PALISADES, California, Feb 16 (Reuters) - 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. Twelve months ago, he edged out fellow Americans Phil Mickelson and Keegan Bradley to win the prestigious title at the second extra hole and this week he will take a commanding three-shot lead into Sunday's final round.

Golf: South Korea's Bae grabs early Riviera lead

February 15, 2013 17:16
South Korea's Sang-moon Bae seized the clubhouse lead in the second round of the Northern Trust Open on Friday, positioning himself for a run at a first US PGA Tour title. The 26-year-old from Daegu, in his second season on the US tour, took a conservative approach on the classic Riviera Country Club course and posted a six-under 65 for a nine-under total of 133. With the afternoon starters -- including overnight leader Matt Kuchar -- just getting underway he was one stroke in front of American John Merrick, who carded a 66 for 134.

Reuters Sports News Summary

February 15, 2013 05:30
Following is a summary of current sports news briefs. James' record streak ends as Heat overcome Thunder 2013-02-15T053244Z_1_BRE91E062_RTROPTC_0_US-NBA-THUNDER.XML () - Flawless Kuchar takes control at Riviera

Reuters Sports News Summary

February 15, 2013 01:45
Following is a summary of current sports news briefs. Flawless Kuchar takes control at Riviera PACIFIC PALISADES, California (Reuters) - Matt Kuchar, revitalized after a three-week break, took advantage of ideal early scoring conditions to charge into a one-shot lead in the first round of the Northern Trust Open on Thursday. With hardly a breath of wind on a glorious morning of unbroken sunshine at Riviera Country Club, the 34-year-old American fired a flawless seven-under-par 64 to take control of the PGA Tour event.

Golf-Riviera no pain in the neck for charging Jobe

February 14, 2013 22:15
By Mark Lamport-Stokes PACIFIC PALISADES, California, Feb 14 (Reuters) - 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. The 47-year-old American, who has had two nerve block procedures to help him cope with severe inflammation and a loss of control in his hands, fired a five-under-par 66 at Riviera Country Club to end the opening round two shots off the pace.

Reuters Sports News Summary

February 14, 2013 21:45
Following is a summary of current sports news briefs. "Blade Runner" Pistorius charged with murdering girlfriend JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - South African "Blade Runner" Oscar Pistorius, a double amputee who became one of the biggest names in world athletics, was charged on Thursday with shooting dead his girlfriend at his upscale home in Pretoria. Police said they opened a murder case after a 30-year-old woman was found dead at the Paralympic and Olympic star's house in the Silverlakes gated complex on the capital's outskirts.

Golf-Rusty Couples again thrives at Riviera

February 14, 2013 19:45
By Mark Lamport-Stokes PACIFIC PALISADES, California, Feb 14 (Reuters) - 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. The former world number one, who is competing in the PGA Tour event for a record 31st time, opened with a three-under-par 68 at a venue he ranks as one of his all-time top three on the circuit.

Golf-Couples set for record 31st start at beloved Riviera

February 13, 2013 23:30
By Mark Lamport-Stokes PACIFIC PALISADES, California, Feb 13 (Reuters) - 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. The laid-back American with the honey-smooth swing has long been a fan of Riviera Country Club where he has won the PGA Tour event twice and finished runner-up three times.
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