Stricker improves to No. 2 in world

LOS ANGELES -- In a tournament everyone expected him to win, Steve Stricker was trying not to lose. Instead of firing at flags and trying to make birdies, which allowed him to build a six-shot lead at Riviera, he suddenly found himself playing it safe and trying not to make bogeys. Instead of having a chance to break the 25-year-old tournament scoring record, he feared matching a PGA Tour record for blowing the biggest lead. The Northern Trust Open ultimately ended Sunday the way everyone thought it would More....

Mickelson accepts McCarron's apology

With victories at each of the last two editions of the Northern Trust Open and coming off a solid season debut at Torrey Pines a week earlier, Mickelson was the prohibitive favorite to claim a third straight title at Riviera. Instead, we should have seen his disappointing finish coming. On five different occasions throughout his career, Mickelson has won a tourney in back-to-back years. Never has he triumphed for three in a row, though -- or even come close. More....

McGowan likely to have final spot

LOS ANGELES -- Ross McGowan of England might get the final spot in the 64-man Match Play Championship, but only if Tiger Woods doesn't return from his indefinite break. Sunday was the cutoff for players to qualify based on the world ranking. Kevin Na closed with a 5-under 66 at Riviera to secure his spot in the $8.5 million World Golf Championship, which starts Feb. 17 at Dove Mountain in Marana, Ariz. Scott Verplank and Chad Campbell also had good weekends to make sure they got in. More....

Woods still top athlete name brand

CHICAGO -- Despite Tiger Woods' problems surrounding his adultery scandal and lost corporate sponsors, the world's No. 1 golfer remains the top athlete brand as ranked by Forbes. The business magazine estimated in its second annual "Fab 40" list that Woods still represents the top sports brand by an athlete, with an estimated value of $82 million. The report said Woods' remaining sponsor deals with Nike, Electronic Arts and Procter & Gamble's Gillette More....

Synchro Sports will host Montreal event

MONTREAL -- The PGA Tour and Synchro Sports have reached a three-year deal for a Champions Tour event at Fontainebleau Golf Club in Boisbriand. The inaugural 54-hole Montreal Championship, featuring a 78-player field, will be played July 2-4 at the ClubLink course designed by Graham Cooke and Darrell Huxham. Synchro Sports will serve as the host organization and tournament promoter. More....

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