Mahlberg qualifies for Northern Trust

MAHLBERG WINS BERTH IN NORTHERN TRUST OPEN

IN SCPGA QUALIFIER AT GLENDORA COUNTRY CLUB

LOS ANGELES (February 4, 2008) – Scott Mahlberg of San Diego defeated Mike Miles of Long Beach with a par on the second playoff hole Monday at Glendora Country Club to win the Southern California Professional Golf Association (SCPGA) qualifier and a berth in the Northern Trust Open, Feb. 11-17, at Riviera Country Club. Mahlberg and Miles each shot 2-under 70 in regulation play.

The final four players in the field will be determined in qualifying Monday, Feb. 11 at Industry Hills Golf Club’s Eisenhower Course in the City of Industry. Pre-qualifiers will be held Thursday, Feb. 7 at Goose Creek Golf Club in Mira Loma, Angeles National Golf Club in Sunland and on the North and South courses at Los Serranos Golf and Country Club in Chino Hills.

The Northern Trust Open will have a record purse of $6.2 million, with the winner earning $1,116,000. Charles Howell III is defending champion.

The 82nd playing of the Northern Trust Open begins with a pro-am and practice rounds on Monday, Feb. 11 and practice rounds Tuesday, Feb. 12. The main pro-am is Wednesday, Feb. 13 and tournament play runs from Thursday, Feb. 14 through Sunday, Feb. 17. The Michael Douglas & Friends Celebrity Golf Event will serve as a prelude to the Northern Trust Open at Riviera on Sunday, Feb. 10, starting at 11 a.m. For complimentary tickets for the Michael Douglas event, please call 818-876-1950.

Tickets for the Northern Trust Open at the gate are $30 for adults, $25 for seniors and $20 for juniors. Save $5 when purchasing in advance at www.northerntrustopen.com, Roger Dunn Golf Shops or by calling 1-800-752-6736.