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Golf-Changeless Riviera Revered By The Players


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By Mark Lamport-Stokes PACIFIC PALISADES, California, Feb 18 (Reuters) - Iconic Riviera Country Club, which once again hosts the Northern Trust Open this week, is loved by the players for its classic feel and the fact that it barely changes from year to year. With its long established links to the Hollywood stars, the par-71 layout is consistently ranked as one of the top courses on the PGA Tour because long, medium and short hitters can all thrive at the venue. "The best part about it, it doesn't change much," 2012 champion Bill Haas told reporters while preparing for Thursday's opening round. This golf course is probably in the top three on the tour." Fellow American Bubba Watson, the reigning Masters champion who won last year's Northern Trust Open by two shots after shooting bogey-free 64s in the final two rounds, agreed.

 

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