What did young say after finishing second at Riviera Championship?
"You finish tied for second at Riviera, I can’t complain." Young said. "I’m lucky just to be here and I know it does some good things for me going forward, so I am happy with the week."
What happened to Sam Burns at Riviera Championship?
For so long, the tournament belonged to Sam Burns. He was on the verge of becoming the first player to go wire-to-wire at Riviera since Hal Sutton won the 1983 PGA Championship. But it fell apart with three bogeys in a four-hole stretch on the back nine, and he closed with a 69 to finish one shot out of the playoff.
Was Max Homa's dream of winning at Riviera too good to be true?
LOS ANGELES -- The dream of winning at Riviera felt too good to be true for Max Homa, and it nearly was.
Who has won at Riviera Country Club?
More than 22 years after his win in 1976, Irwin won the U.S. Senior Open at Riviera in July 1998. More recent winners at Riviera include Rory Sabbatini in 2006, and Charles Howell III, who won in 2007 in a sudden-death playoff against Phil Mickelson.
Who won the genesis Open at Riviera?
Joaquinn NiemannLOS ANGELES -- Joaquinn Niemann survived a few nervous moments at Riviera and polished off a big week Sunday when he closed with an even-par 71 to become the first wire-to-wire winner of The Genesis Invitational in 53 years.
Who won the genesis golf course?
Joaquin NiemannJoaquin Niemann won the Genesis Invitational on Sunday for his second career PGA Tour victory, beating a field that included every one of the top-10 players in the world.
Which one of these golfers has won the tournament at Riviera Country Club 3 times?
Hogan's Alley Hogan won the L.A. Open three times in all, twice (1947, 1948) at Riviera.
Who won the golf at Riviera?
Joaquin Niemann, who is the youngest winner of the event since World War II at 23, won his only previous PGA Tour title at The Greenbrier in 2019 and ended the week a shot shy of matching the tournament's lowest 72-hole score.
How much does Joaquin Niemann win?
$2.16 millionNiemann picked up $2.16 million for his second PGA Tour victory.
Has Joaquin Niemann ever won a PGA tournament?
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What was the payout for the genesis open?
Joaquin Niemann wins the Genesis and the $2.16 million first prize from a purse of $12 million.
What was the payout for the Genesis Invitational?
The Genesis Invitational, hosted by Tiger Woods, is one of three events (Arnold Palmer Invitational, Memorial Tournament) that now feature a purse of $12 million, up from $10.5 million last year. Niemann will take home $2,160,000 for his two-shot win. Last year's champion, Max Homa, earned $1,674,000.
What celebrities live on Riviera Country Club?
Famous Riviera MembersTom Brady.Jack Nicholson.Happy Gilmore (a.k.a. Adam Sandler)Mark Wahlberg.Luke Wilson.
How much does it cost to golf at Riviera?
$51.60 including mandatory cart before 12:00 p.m. $40.30 including mandatory cart after 12:p.m.
What are the dead looking white trees at Riviera Country Club?
Another unique feature of Riviera Country Club's 92-year-old course is its abundance of Eucalyptus trees. The mammoth, white-barked trees are prevalent throughout the property, and in addition to looking and smelling great, they play a strategic role on several holes.
How many feet did Homa miss in the 18th hole?
Homa missed a 3-foot birdie putt on the 18th hole for the win. On the first playoff hole, he appeared to have no chance when his tee shot settled inches from a tree. He somehow escaped to extend the playoff, and won it on the next hole when hard-luck Tony Finau failed to save par from a bunker on the par-3 14th.
Who saved par on 18th for 64?
It came down to Homa and Finau, who saved par on the 18th for a 64, the low round of the weekend. Homa made a 6-foot birdie putt on the par-5 17th to tie for the lead, and he stuffed his approach on the 18th for what looked to be a sure birdie. And then he missed. “You're not supposed to miss a 3-footer in front of Tiger Woods,” Homa said.
Who won the 1983 PGA Championship?
For so long, the tournament belonged to Sam Burns. He was on the verge of becoming the first player to go wire-to-wire at Riviera since Hal Sutton won the 1983 PGA Championship. But it fell apart with three bogeys in a four-hole stretch on the back nine, and he closed with a 69 to finish one shot out of the playoff.
What was the average score for the third round of the PGA Tour?
The third round was completed Sunday morning because of a four-hour delay from wind so strong on a course so firm that the average score was 73.34, the highest ever for a weekend round at Riviera since the PGA Tour began keeping such statistics in 1983. Jordan Spieth never got anything going, either.
Who won the Masters at 12 under 272?
Homa, who joined Finau at 12-under 272, won for the second time on the PGA Tour. He cracked the top 50 in the world for the first time at No. 38. The victory sends him back to the Masters, along with the next three World Golf Championships. All that felt secondary.
How many runner up finishes does Finau have?
To get it done, it's almost shocking. "It feels like it just can't be topped for me.". It was more heartache for Finau, who now has 10 runner-up finishes worldwide since winning the Puerto Rico Open five years ago. He closed with a 7-under 64, the best score of the final round.
