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Golf-Winners of the Northern Trust Open

Thomson ReutersFebruary 17, 2013 21:30

Feb 16 (Reuters) - Winners of the Northern Trust Open since 1980, following the playoff victory by American John Merrick at Riviera Country Club on Sunday (U.S. unless stated): 2013 John Merrick 2012 Bill Haas 2011 Aaron Baddeley (Australia) 2010 Steve Stricker 2009 Phil Mickelson 2008 Mickelson 2007 Charles Howell III 2006 Rory Sabbatini (South Africa) 2005 Adam Scott (Australia)

Reuters Sports News Summary

Thomson ReutersFebruary 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

Thomson ReutersFebruary 14, 2013 05:01

Following is a summary of current sports news briefs. Celtics grind out ugly victory over slumping Bulls 2013-02-14T061918Z_2_BRE91D07U_RTROPTC_0_US-NBA-CELTICS.XML () - Senators lose to Penguins, lose Karlsson to injury 2013-02-14T061856Z_2_BRE91D06W_RTROPTC_0_US-NHL-PENGUINS.XML () - Mickelson a huge Riviera fan after long learning curve

Reuters Sports News Summary

Thomson ReutersFebruary 14, 2013 02:48

Following is a summary of current sports news briefs. Celtics grind out ugly victory over slumping Bulls 2013-02-14T044700Z_1_BRE91D07U_RTROPTC_0_US-NBA-CELTICS.XML () - Sens beaten by Pens, lose Karlsson to Achilles injury 2013-02-14T035001Z_1_BRE91D06W_RTROPTC_0_US-NHL-PENGUINS.XML () - Mickelson a huge Riviera fan after long learning curve

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

Thomson ReutersFebruary 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.