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Mickelson Secures Win at Riviera

Posted Feb 18, 08 12:22 AM CST in Sports 

(Newser) – The West Coast has been kind to Phil Mickelson over the years: of his 33 career wins, 16 of which came in PGA Tour Western stops. His latest victory, a two-shot win over Jeff Quinney, came at the Northern Trust Open today. A win at Riviera Country Club is a feat neither Tiger Woods or Jack Nicklaus has ever accomplished. 

Mickelson carried a one-shot lead over Quinney heading into today’s final round.  The one-time U.S. Amateur Champion gave Lefty a run for his money until he bogeyed four of five holes on the back nine, allowing Mickelson to clinch with ease.  Next up for Mickelson is the Accenture Match Play Championship, the one West Coast win that has eluded him thus far.

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Phil Mickelson, left, shakes hands with Jeff Quinney after winning the Northern Trust Open golf tournament at Riviera Country Club in the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles, Sunday, Feb. 17, 2008....   (Associated Press)
Phil Mickelson poses with his trophy after winning the Northern Trust Open golf tournament at Riviera Country Club in the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles, Sunday, Feb. 17, 2008. Mickelson won by...   (Associated Press)
Jeff Quinney reacts after missing a putt on the 17th hole during the final round of the Northern Trust Open golf tournament at Riviera Country Club in the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles, Sunday,...   (Associated Press)
Phil Mickelson hits out of a sand bunker on the 14th hole during the final round of the Northern Trust Open golf tournament at Riviera Country Club in the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles, Sunday,...   (Associated Press)
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