Northern Trust Open

Monday Feb 14 – Sunday Feb 20, 2011

Riviera Country Club · Pacific Palisades, Calif.

The Golf Channel

Thursday, February 17: 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. PT

Friday, February 18: 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. PT

Saturday, February 19: 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. PT

Sunday, February 20: 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. PT

CBS  

Saturday, February 19: 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. PT

Sunday, February 20: 12 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. PT

Pairing to watch:

7:32 AM

Points, D.A.

Johnson, Dustin

Stricker, Steve

This will be a fun pairing to watch. D.A. Points is looking to keep the “Cinderella” story going. DJ bombs it and will look to rebound after a poor defense at Pebble Beach. Steve Stricker is making his 2011 PGA debut and is the defending champion.

8:45 AM

Lyle, Jarrod

Summerhays, Daniel

Compton, Erik

Anytime Erik Compton qualifies, I’m watching. Two-time heart transplant recipient qualified on Monday to get in and is a guy everyone should be rooting for. 

7:32 AM

Mahan, Hunter

Day, Jason

Laird, Martin

Mahan made a serious charge on Sunday at Pebble Beach. Let’s hope he continues throwing darts. Jason Day is poised to have a break-out season and Martin Laird is a quality player; he will surprise most fans in the states with his game.

12:01 PM

Watson, Bubba

Kim, Anthony

Couples, Fred

There are some generational forces at work in this pairing. Fred Couples persona speaks for itself. Let’s hope his back holds up. Bubba has come down from his win in San Diego and AK seems to finally have his priorities straight. Both will look to play well for their Presidents Cup captain.

12:12 PM

Mickelson, Phil

Casey, Paul

Donald, Luke

Casey has already has a win in the bag and Luke Donald’s game is perfect for this course. Two-time winner at Riviera, Phil Mickelson will look to chalk up a win towards his magic number of 50 career wins.

12:54 PM

Pavin, Corey

Overton, Jeff

Fowler, Rickie

A little post Ryder Cup action here—how can anyone forget Overton yelling “BOOM BABY!” after sinking his shot from the fairway? Fowler is desperate for a win and he has some good Ryder Cup mojo working in his favor. Corey Pavin is a professional ball striker and that is exactly what is required at Riviera CC.