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 Japan's Ryo Ishikawa missed the cut as a 17-year-old in last year's Northern Trust Open. The exciting prodigy improved dramatically in his appearance this year, finishing tied for 32nd at 4-under par despite struggling over the weekend with a pair of 72s.  Even at 50 years old, "Boom Boom" can still play with the best players in the world. Fred Couples used his silky swing to post rounds of 69-72-72-68 at Riviera and conclude tied for 37th at 3-under.  From left to right: Players George McNeill, Kevin Stadler and Andres Romero shoot the breeze on the tee, no doubt basking in what proved to be the best weather conditions of the week. Stadler, who has played Riviera numerous times from his days on the USC men's golf team, finished tied for 10th at 8-under par.  History was not in the cards for Phil Mickelson at Riviera. Seeking to become the first player ever to win the Northern Trust Open three years in a row, the 39-year-old San Diegan ended in a tie for 45th at 2-under and also was surpassed by champion Steve Stricker as the No. 2 man in the Official World Golf Rankings.  Staring them down: Stewart Cink (left) and Long Beach native Paul Goydos anxiously watch their tee shots. Cink made his 10th cut in as many appearances at the tournament, tying for 32nd, while the 45-year-old Goydos caught fire in the final round with a 6-under 65 that enabled him to climb all the way up into a tie for fifth.  One of the PGA Tour's longest hitters, Dustin Johnson took advantage of many prodigious tee shots to stay in the title discussion throughout the week. However, he failed to re-capture the form he displayed during a 7-under 64 in Thursday's first round and ended up tied for third.  Men in Black: Southern Californians Charley Hoffman (left) and Kevin Na survey their yardage books. Poway's Hoffman made his first cut of the year and tied for 37th, while Na, a former Diamond Bar resident, continued to establish himself as one of the top putters in the world and tied for eighth.  Long Beach native John Merrick was all over the place in the final round, making an eagle on the par-5 first hole but also registering a pair of double bogeys and three birdies. The former UCLA men's golf standout finished in a tie for 54th. ALSO SEE: Photos of Steve Stricker from final round of Northern Trust Open Steady Stricker wins Northern Trust Open |
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