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Haas Wins Big at Northern Trust Open

Bill Haas beat out Phil Mickelson and Keegan Bradley in a sudden death play-off.

South Carolina's Bill Haas took home the title at the Northern Trust Open Sunday, but it wasn't a sweep by any means. Haas birdied to win on the second sudden death play-off hole at the Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades.

Haas was tied with San Diego-born golfer Phil Mickelson and Vermont's Keegan Bradly after finishing the final round, each at seven under par. The trio tied again during the first sudden death play-off at the 18th hole.

"You're here, you've earned it. Enjoy the moment," said Haas in a post-tournament press conference. "I'm nervous as heck out there and don't want to screw up, but I tell myself, 'You wouldn't be nervous if you missed the cut, you wouldn't be nervous if you were in 40th place. Enjoy this. Who knows what can happen.'"

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  • For a live blog from Day Four at the Northern Trust Open, click here.
  • For a video interview of Mickelson at the end of the third round, click here.
  • For the LA Times story about Mickelson's commute by air, click here.
  • For a live blog from Day Three at the Northern Trust Open, click here.
  • For a story about how some Southern Californians make attending the tournament a tradition each year, click here.
  • For a live blog from Day Two at the Northern Trust Open, click here.
  • For reaction from Southern Californians about Day One at the Riviera, click here.
  • For a live blog from Day One at the Northern Trust Open, click here.
  • For the story about military moms-to-be who were honored at the Riviera during the practice round, click here.
  • For a story from the LA Times about the buzz surrounding this year's tournament, click here.


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