Monthly Archives: February 2012

Sergio Garcia birdied No. 18, his ninth hole of the day, to shoot a 6-under 30 on the back nine. He’s headed to the easy par-5 first hole at 4 under, just four strokes back.

Sergio Garcia, who was 2 over through three rounds and started his final round on the back nine, was 5 under through his first seven holes to move into a tie for 11th place. Garcia eagled the par-5 11th hole, … Continue reading →

Jonathan Byrd birdies No. 1 and 3 to reach 8 under and tie Phil Mickelson for the lead. Keegan Bradley bogeys No. 2 to drop a shot back.

Defending champion Aaron Baddeley made a par on the first hole Sunday, the only player among the top 20 on the leaderboard not to take advantage of the short par-5 by making a birdie or eagle. Bo Van Pelt, Kyle … Continue reading →

The NTO’s third-round lead of 7 under, shared by Phil Mickelson and Keegan Bradley, is the highest at the event since 1996, when Neal Lancaster led after 54 holes. Craig Stadler (USC) went on to win that tournament. The 7 … Continue reading →

Remarkably, it hasn’t at Riviera for the Northern Trust Open since play began Thursday. It did rain during Wednesday’s pro-am, but otherwise the weather has been beautiful. Of course, tomorrow’s forecast calls for light rain in the morning, followed by … Continue reading →

Keegan Bradley was gushing about the chance to play with Phil Mickelson tomorrow in the final round of the NTO. They both are tied for the lead at 7-under. “I really hoped to play with Phil, which is why I … Continue reading →

Keegan Bradley. Mickelson and Bradley, who are with the same agency, will be paired together in the final group tomorrow. Mickelson sprayed the ball all over the place but still was able to get out of trouble all day. Mickelson … Continue reading →

It’s been three hours since Phil Mickelson finished his round, meaning he’s probably been home practicing at his four-acre short-game facility for two hours, and he still has a two-shot lead over four players – Jimmy Walker, Kuchard, Petterrson and … Continue reading →

Here’s more from Patrick Cantlay on his 7-over round of 78 yesterday at the Northern Trust Open. Caddie and swing coach Jamie Mulligan said: “It was like a major out there,” referring to the windy conditions in the morning. Cantlay … Continue reading →