LOS ANGELES (AP) -It has been 20 years since Phil Mickelson first stepped inside the ropes at Riviera, a 17-year-old amateur in awe of the fabled course off Sunset Boulevard, inspired by names like Hogan, Snead and Nelson that were on the trophy. Lefty finally joined them on Sunday, adding to his impressive collection of PGA Tour titles on the Left Coast. Mickelson made two clutch putts on the back nine, seized control when Jeff Quinney self-destructed with the putter, and took a relaxing walk... Read more

Final-Round Notes – Sunday, February 17, 2008 Sunny skies with a high of 59 degrees and winds SSW at 4-8 mph. Phil Mickelson carded a final-round 70 to capture the Northern Trust Open by two shots over Jeff Quinney. With his win, Mickelson picks up 4,500 FedExCup points and moves into first place on the FedExCup points list with 8,069 points. J.B. Holmes, who was number one on the list coming into the week, fell back to second after a T7 finish this week and sits 2,306 points behind... Read more

LOS ANGELES (AP) -In what could amount to a compromise over the PGA Tour's divisive cut policy, players have recommended that the policy be changed to allow for a 54-hole cut when the field gets too big. A tour official said Wednesday that the 16-man Players Advisory Council, which met this week at Riviera Country Club, wants to return to the traditional 36-hole cut of the top 70 and ties. If that results in more than 78 players, another cut on Saturday to the top 70 and ties would help reduce... Read more