Monthly Archives: February 2009

Scott McCarron, who is tied for second after a 7-under 64, wasn’t the only former UCLA player to enjoy a home-course advantage Thursday. Long Beach native John Merrick shot a 5-under 66 and is one of seven players tied for … Continue reading →

With temperatures in the upper 60s and sunny skies Thursday, conditions were nearly perfect at Riviera Country Club. Especially considering last week’s event, the AT&T National Pro-Am at Pebble Beach, was shortened to 54 holes because of rain. “Yeah, it … Continue reading →

Dustin Johnson, who won the rain-shortened AT&T National Pro-Am last week, shot a 5-under 66 Thursday and is tied for third. “I don’t know, golf, when you’re playing well, you just kind of keep going,” he said. “I’ve been working … Continue reading →

Fred Couples, who a two-time winner here in the early 1990s, regained some of that old magic in Thursday’s opening round, shooting a 4-under 67 to the delight of the gallery. “I hit the ball solid. I’ll take 4 under … Continue reading →

Tiger Woods will make his return at the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championships next week, announced today on his Web site.

Back in his days at UCLA, Scott McCarron said he was happy to shoot between 75 and 80 at Riviera Country Club. He did much better than that during Thursday’s opening round of the Northern Trust Open. McCarron, 43, birdied … Continue reading →

Defending champion Phil Mickelson took the early lead at the Northern Trust Open, shooting an 8-under 63 early Thursday at Riviera Country Club. Scott McCarron is currently second at 6 under with one hole to play, with Dean Wilson, Jim … Continue reading →

Here is a letter from Tiger Woods, which was read during today’s ceremony honoring Charlie Sifford at the Northern Trust Open. An exemption in Sifford’s name was created to give an opportunity for a golfer who displays character and the … Continue reading →

It always rains during the Northern Trust Open, and of course it’s raining today. It’s also supposed to rain tomorrow, but according to weather.com, the forecast calls for sun for Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. It’s supposed to be cloudy … Continue reading →

The deadline has passed for golfers to enter the Northern Trust Open field. Tiger Woods will not make his comeback at Riviera Country Club. Three of the top five and 29 of the top 50 in the world rankings will … Continue reading →