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Golf-Riviera memories mainly all good for beaten Beljan

By Mark Lamport-Stokes PACIFIC PALISADES, California, Feb 17 (Reuters) - Charlie Beljan lost out in a two-way playoff for the Northern Trust Open on Sunday but he looked every inch the winner as he joyfully reflected on an astonishing week at Riviera Country Club. A day after outscoring playing partners Phil Mickelson and Ernie Els before getting both men to sign his cap, he matched the best score in the final round with a four-under-par 67 after sinking an 18-foot birdie putt at the last.

Golf-Beljan turns fan after outshining Mickelson, Els

By Mark Lamport-Stokes PACIFIC PALISADES, California, Feb 16 (Reuters) - 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. Just three months after winning his maiden PGA Tour title despite suffering a panic attack midway through the tournament, Beljan enjoyed an adrenaline-filled day in dazzling sunshine at Riviera Country Club in the company of two Hall of Famers.
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