RIVIERA COUNTRY CLUB PACIFIC PALISADES, CA - FEBRUARY 17: John Merrick poses with the tournament trophy after winning the Northern Trust Open at Riviera Country Club on February 17, 2013 in Pacific Palisades, California. (Photo by Chris Condon/PGA TOUR) Chris Condon

RIVIERA COUNTRY CLUB PACIFIC PALISADES, CA - FEBRUARY 17: John Merrick poses with Executive Director Jerry West and the tournament trophy after winning the Northern Trust Open at Riviera Country Club on February 17, 2013 in Pacific Palisades, California. (Photo by Chris Condon/PGA TOUR) Chris Condon

159109426HH00008_Northern_T PACIFIC PALISADES, CA - FEBRUARY 17: John Merrick celebrates his playoff win over Charlie Beljan on the 10th green with caddie Ryan Goble during the final round of the Northern Trust Open at the Riviera Country Club on February 17, 2013 in Pacific Palisades, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) Harry How

159109426HH00030_Northern_T PACIFIC PALISADES, CA - FEBRUARY 17: John Merrick chips out of the rough on the first playoff hole during the final round of the Northern Trust Open at the Riviera Country Club on February 17, 2013 in Pacific Palisades, California. Merrick would beat Charlie Beljan on the second playoff hole to win the tournament. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) Harry How

159109426HH00027_Northern_T PACIFIC PALISADES, CA - FEBRUARY 17: John Merrick celebrates his birdie on the 10th hole during the final round of the Northern Trust Open at the Riviera Country Club on February 17, 2013 in Pacific Palisades, California. Merrick would beat Charlie Beljan on the second playoff hole to win the tournament. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) Harry How

159109426HH00041_Northern_T PACIFIC PALISADES, CA - FEBRUARY 17: Charlie Beljan misses his putt on the second playoff hole to lose the tournament to John Merrick during the final round of the Northern Trust Open at the Riviera Country Club on February 17, 2013 in Pacific Palisades, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) Harry How

159109426HH00023_Northern_T PACIFIC PALISADES, CA - FEBRUARY 17: John Merrick hits a tee shot on the ninth hole during the final round of the Northern Trust Open at the Riviera Country Club on February 17, 2013 in Pacific Palisades, California. Merrick would beat Charlie Beljan on the second playoff hole to win the tournament. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) Harry How

159109426HH00037_Northern_T PACIFIC PALISADES, CA - FEBRUARY 17: Fredrik Jacobson of Sweden reacts to his missed putt for par to force a three way playoff on the 18th green during the final round of the Northern Trust Open at the Riviera Country Club on February 17, 2013 in Pacific Palisades, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) Harry How

159109426HH00032_Northern_T PACIFIC PALISADES, CA - FEBRUARY 17: Charlie Beljan reacts to his par saving putt on the 17th hole during the final round of the Northern Trust Open at the Riviera Country Club on February 17, 2013 in Pacific Palisades, California. Beljan would later lose to John Merrick after two playoff holes. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) Harry How

159109426SD024_Northern_Tru PACIFIC PALISADES, CA - FEBRUARY 17: Phil Mickelson hits his tee shot on the second hole during the final round of the Northern Trust Open at Riviera Country Club on February 17, 2013 in Pacific Palisades, California. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images) Stephen Dunn

159109426SD015_Northern_Tru PACIFIC PALISADES, CA - FEBRUARY 17: Luke Donald of England hits his tee shot on the second hole during the final round of the Northern Trust Open at Riviera Country Club on February 17, 2013 in Pacific Palisades, California. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images) Stephen Dunn

159109426SD023_Northern_Tru PACIFIC PALISADES, CA - FEBRUARY 17: Phil Mickelson hits his tee shot on the second hole during the final round of the Northern Trust Open at Riviera Country Club on February 17, 2013 in Pacific Palisades, California. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images) Stephen Dunn

159109426SD019_Northern_Tru PACIFIC PALISADES, CA - FEBRUARY 17: Hunter Mahan watches his tee shot on the second hole during the final round of the Northern Trust Open at Riviera Country Club on February 17, 2013 in Pacific Palisades, California. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images) Stephen Dunn