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Japan's Matsuyama still in contention in Northern Trust Open

PACIFIC PALISADES, United States, Feb. 21 Kyodo - Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland (L) and Japan's Hideki Matsuyama shake hands after playing in the third round of the Northern Trust Open at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California, on Feb. 20, 2016. McIlroy finished the round two strokes behind leader American Bubba Watson, while Matsuyama was three strokes behind.

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Japan's Matsuyama in Northern Trust Open

PACIFIC PALISADES, United States - Japanese golfer Hideki Matsuyama completes the final round at the Northern Trust Open men's golf tournament at the Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California, on Feb. 16, 2014, with a 5-under-par 279 to finish 23rd.

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Japan's Matsuyama in Northern Trust Open

PACIFIC PALISADES, United States - Japanese golfer Hideki Matsuyama competes in the final round of the Northern Trust Open men's golf tournament at the Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California, on Feb. 16, 2014. He finished 23rd with 5-under-par 279.

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Japanese golfer Matsuyama tees off in Northern Trust Open

PACIFIC PALISADES, United States - Japanese golf king Hideki Matsuyama tees off on the No. 15 hole at the Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California, in the third round of the Northern Trust Open men's golf tournament on Feb. 15, 2014.

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Japanese golfer Matsuyama putts for eagle in Northern Trust Open

PACIFIC PALISADES, United States - Japanese golfer Hideki Matsuyama responds to applause from the gallery after putting for an eagle on the No. 5 hole at the Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California, in the third round of the Northern Trust Open men's golf tournament on Feb. 15, 2014.

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Ishikawa at Northern Trust Open

PACIFIC PALISADES, United States - Ryo Ishikawa of Japan hits a bunker shot on the 11th hole during the second round of the Northern Trust Open at the Riviera Country Club, Pacific Palisades, California, on Feb. 14, 2014.

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Japanese golfer Matsuyama plays in U.S. Northern Trust Open

PACIFIC PALISADES, United States - Japanese golf king Hideki Matsuyama takes his second shot on the No. 2 hole at the Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California, in the second round of the Northern Trust Open men's golf tournament on Feb. 15, 2014.

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Ishikawa practices ahead of Northern Trust Open

PACIFIC PALISADES, United States - Ryo Ishikawa of Japan practices prior to the start of the Northern Trust Open at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California, on Feb. 12, 2014.

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Ikeda 62nd at Northern Trust Open

PACIFIC PALISADES, United States - Japan's Yuta Ikeda hits the ball during the final round of the Northern Trust Open at the Riviera Country Club in California on Feb. 20, 2011. Ikeda was tied for 62nd with a 2-under 69.

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Baddeley wins Northern Trust Open

PACIFIC PALISADES, United States - Aaron Baddeley of Australia holds the trophy after winning the Northern Trust Open at the Riviera Country Club in California on Feb. 20, 2011.

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Japan's Ishikawa 32nd at Northern Trust Open

LOS ANGELES, United States - Ryo Ishikawa of Japan waves to the crowd after sinking a birdie on the 18th green during the final round of the Northern Trust Open tournament in California on Feb. 7, 2010. Ishikawa shared 32nd place, his career-best result on the U.S. PGA Tour.

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Japan's Imada 15th at Northern Trust Open

LOS ANGELES, United States - Ryuji Imada of Japan signs autographs for fans after finishing the Northern Trust Open tournament at Riviera Country Club in California on Feb. 7, 2010. Imada finished tied for 15th place with a 7-under 277 total.

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Japan's Imada 15th at Northern Trust Open

LOS ANGELES, United States - Ryuji Imada of Japan plays the final round of the Northern Trust Open tournament at Riviera Country Club in California on Feb. 7, 2010. Imada finished tied for 15th place with a 7-under 277 total.

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Japan's Ishikawa 32nd at Northern Trust Open

LOS ANGELES, United States - Ryo Ishikawa of Japan hits a shot on the seventh hole during the final round of the Northern Trust Open tournament at Riviera Country Club in California on Feb. 7, 2010. Ishikawa shared 32nd place, his career-best result on the U.S. PGA Tour.

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Japan's Ishikawa 32nd at Northern Trust Open

LOS ANGELES, United States - Ryo Ishikawa of Japan signs autographs for fans after finishing the final round of the Northern Trust Open tournament at Riviera Country Club on Feb. 7, 2010. Ishikawa shared 32nd place, his career-best result on the U.S. PGA Tour.

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Japan's Ishikawa 32nd at Northern Trust Open

LOS ANGELES, United States - Ryo Ishikawa of Japan watches his putt during the final round of the Northern Trust Open tournament at Riviera Country Club in California on Feb. 7, 2010. Ishikawa shared 32nd place, his career-best result on the U.S. PGA Tour.

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Japan's Ishikawa 32nd at Northern Trust Open

LOS ANGELES, United States - Ryo Ishikawa of Japan plays the final round of the Northern Trust Open tournament at Riviera Country Club in California on Feb. 7, 2010. Ishikawa shared 32nd place, his career-best result on the U.S. PGA Tour.

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Ishikawa just outside top 10 at Northern Trust Open

LOS ANGELES, United States - Japanese teenager Ryo Ishikawa reacts to his birdie on the 14th hole during the third round of the Northern Trust Open golf tournament at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California, on Feb. 6, 2010. Ishikawa was in a tie for 12th at 6 under for the tournament through 17 holes in his third round when play was suspended again because of darkness.

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Ishikawa just outside top 10 at Northern Trust Open

LOS ANGELES, United States - Japanese teenager Ryo Ishikawa makes an eagle from the 17th fairway at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California, on Feb. 6, 2010, as he finishes his second round of the Northern Trust Open golf tournament a day late due to rain. Ishikawa was in a tie for 12th at 6 under for the tournament through 17 holes in his third round when play was suspended again because of darkness.

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Ishikawa just outside top 10 at Northern Trust Open

LOS ANGELES, United States - Japanese teenager Ryo Ishikawa hits an approach shot on the third hole during the third round of the Northern Trust Open golf tournament at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California, on Feb. 6, 2010. Ishikawa was in a tie for 12th at 6 under for the tournament through 17 holes in his third round when play was suspended again because of darkness.

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Ishikawa just outside top 10 at Northern Trust Open

LOS ANGELES, United States - Japanese teenager Ryo Ishikawa tees off on the second hole during the third round of the Northern Trust Open golf tournament at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California, on Feb. 6, 2010. Ishikawa was in a tie for 12th at 6 under for the tournament through 17 holes in his third round when play was suspended again because of darkness.

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Ishikawa just outside top 10 at Northern Trust Open

LOS ANGELES, United States - Japanese teenager Ryo Ishikawa waves to the gallery after making an eagle from the 17th fairway at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California, on Feb. 6, 2010, as he finishes his second round of the Northern Trust Open golf tournament a day late due to rain. Ishikawa was in a tie for 12th at 6 under for the tournament through 17 holes in his third round when play was suspended again because of darkness.

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Ishikawa just outside top 10 at Northern Trust Open

LOS ANGELES, United States - Japanese teenager Ryo Ishikawa reacts after making an eagle from the 17th fairway at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California, on Feb. 6, 2010, as he finishes his second round of the Northern Trust Open golf tournament a day late due to rain. Ishikawa was in a tie for 12th at 6 under for the tournament through 17 holes in his third round when play was suspended again because of darkness.

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Ishikawa gains further ground at Northern Trust Open

LOS ANGELES, United States - Japanese teenager Ryo Ishikawa walks after playing on the 13th hole during the second round of the Northern Trust Open golf tournament at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California, on Feb. 5, 2010. Ishikawa moved to 5 under for the tournament -- a tie for seventh on the provisional leaderboard -- through 13 holes before a rain-hit second round was suspended by darkness.

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Ishikawa gains further ground at Northern Trust Open

LOS ANGELES, United States - Japanese teenager Ryo Ishikawa reacts after making a birdie on the second hole during the second round of the Northern Trust Open golf tournament at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California, on Feb. 5, 2010. Ishikawa moved to 5 under for the tournament -- a tie for seventh on the provisional leaderboard -- through 13 holes before a rain-hit second round was suspended by darkness.

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Ishikawa gains further ground at Northern Trust Open

LOS ANGELES, United States - Japanese teenager Ryo Ishikawa eyes his putt in the rain on the eighth hole during the second round of the Northern Trust Open golf tournament at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California, on Feb. 5, 2010. Ishikawa moved to 5 under for the tournament -- a tie for seventh on the provisional leaderboard -- through 13 holes before a rain-hit second round was suspended by darkness.

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Ishikawa gains further ground at Northern Trust Open

LOS ANGELES, United States - Japanese teenager Ryo Ishikawa tees off in the rain on the second hole during the second round of the Northern Trust Open golf tournament at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California, on Feb. 5, 2010. Ishikawa moved to 5 under for the tournament -- a tie for seventh on the provisional leaderboard -- through 13 holes before a rain-hit second round was suspended by darkness.

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Ishikawa plays Northern Trust Open

LOS ANGELES, United States - Ryo Ishikawa of Japan hits a shot during the first round of the Northern Trust Open at the Riviera Country Club in California on Feb. 4, 2010. Ishikawa placed ninth and posted 3-under-par 68.

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Ishikawa plays Northern Trust Open

LOS ANGELES, United States - Ryo Ishikawa of Japan lines up his putt on the fifth green during the first round of the Northern Trust Open at the Riviera Country Club in California on Feb. 4, 2010. Ishikawa placed ninth and posted 3-under-par 68.

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Ishikawa plays Northern Trust Open

LOS ANGELES, United States - Ryo Ishikawa of Japan tees off on the 12th hole during the first round of the Northern Trust Open at the Riviera Country Club in California on Feb. 4, 2010. Ishikawa placed ninth and posted 3-under-par 68.

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Ishikawa plays Northern Trust Open

LOS ANGELES, United States - Ryo Ishikawa, Japan's money champion of the 2009 season, tees off on the 10th hole as spectators watch during the Northern Trust Open at the Riviera Country Club in California on Feb. 4, 2010. Ishikawa placed ninth and posted 3-under-par 68.

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Ishikawa plays Northern Trust Open

LOS ANGELES, United States - Ryo Ishikawa of Japan hits a shot on the first hole during the first round of the Northern Trust Open at the Riviera Country Club in California on Feb. 4, 2010. Ishikawa placed ninth and posted 3-under-par 68.

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Ishikawa plays Northern Trust Open

LOS ANGELES, United States - Ryo Ishikawa of Japan hits from the bunker on the seventh hole during the first round of the Northern Trust Open at the Riviera Country Club in California on Feb. 4, 2010. Ishikawa placed ninth and posted 3-under-par 68.

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Ishikawa plays Pro-Am Northern Trust Open

LOS ANGELES, United States - Ryo Ishikawa from Japan, the country's money champion in 2009, is followed by reporters, photographers and TV crew as well as spectators during the Pro-Am round of the Northern Trust Open at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California, on Feb. 3, 2010.

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Ishikawa plays Pro-Am Northern Trust Open

LOS ANGELES, United States - Ryo Ishikawa from Japan signs autographs for fans at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California, on Feb. 3, 2010.

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Ishikawa plays Pro-Am Northern Trust Open

LOS ANGELES, United States - Ryo Ishikawa from Japan lines up his putt during the Pro-Am round of the Northern Trust Open at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California, on Feb. 3, 2010.

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Ishikawa plays Pro-Am Northern Trust Open

LOS ANGELES, United States - Ryo Ishikawa from Japan hits a tee shot during the Pro-Am round of the Northern Trust Open at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California, on Feb. 3, 2010.

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Japan's Ishikawa meets press ahead of Northern Trust Open

LOS ANGELES, United States - Japanese teenage golfer Ryo Ishikawa speaks during an official press conference on Feb. 2, 2010, at the Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California, ahead of the start of the Northern Trust Open, the first match of his U.S. tour for this season.

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Ishikawa practices for Northern Trust Open

LOS ANGELES, United States - Top Japanese golfer Ryo Ishikawa wraps up a press conference at the Rivera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California, on Feb. 1, 2010 after a practice round for the Northern Trust Open in California. ''My big aim is to make the cut,'' Ishikawa said.

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Ishikawa practices before Northern Trust Open in California

LOS ANGELES, United States - Golf star Ryo Ishikawa speaks to reporters, after finishing a practice round at the Rivera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California, on Feb. 1, 2010. The Japanese teen, who won the money list on the Japan Golf Tour last year, will play at the Northern Trust Open in California Feb. 4 to 7.

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Ishikawa practices before Northern Trust Open in California

LOS ANGELES, United States - Golf star Ryo Ishikawa speaks to reporters after finishing a practice round at the Rivera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California, on Feb. 1, 2010. The Japanese teen, who won the money list on the Japan Golf Tour last year, will play at the Northern Trust Open in California Feb. 4 to 7.

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Ishikawa practices before Northern Trust Open in California

LOS ANGELES, United States - Golf star Ryo Ishikawa hits a shot during a practice round at the Rivera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California, on Feb. 1, 2010. The Japanese teen, who won the money list on the Japan Golf Tour last year, will play at the Northern Trust Open Feb. 4 to 7.

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Ishikawa confident heading into 2nd U.S. PGA stint

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese teenage golfer Ryo Ishikawa (R) speaks to reporters at Narita International Airport, east of Tokyo, on Jan. 29, 2010, before departing for the United States. Ishikawa, 18, will play at the Northern Trust Open in California on Feb. 4 to 7 before going on to the Pebble Beach National Pro-Am in California and the Accenture Match Play Championship in Arizona in the following two weeks.

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Ishikawa confident heading into 2nd U.S. PGA stint

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese teenage golfer Ryo Ishikawa speaks to reporters at Narita International Airport, east of Tokyo, on Jan. 29, 2010, before departing for the United States. Ishikawa, 18, will play at the Northern Trust Open in California on Feb. 4 to 7 before going on to the Pebble Beach National Pro-Am in California and the Accenture Match Play Championship in Arizona in the following two weeks.

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Ishikawa misses cut in PGA debut

LOS ANGELES, United Stats - Japanese star golfer Ryo Ishikawa hits from a bunker on the first hole in the second round of play in the Northern Trust Open at Riviera Country Club on Feb. 20. Ishikawa's debut on the U.S. PGA circuit ended in heartbreaking fashion as the 17-year-old missed the cut at the tournament.

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Ishikawa misses cut in PGA debut

LOS ANGELES, United States - Japanese star golfer Ryo Ishikawa, 17, speaks to reporters Feb. 20 at Riviera Country Club after missing the cut, set 1-under 141 by three strokes, at the Northern Trust Open.

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Japanese golf star Ishikawa debuts on U.S. PGA Tour

PACIFIC PALISADES, California - Japanese prodigy Ryo Ishikawa tees off at the fifth hole of the U.S. PGA Tour's Northern Trust Open at Riviera Country Club on Feb. 19.

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Japanese golf star Ishikawa debuts on U.S. PGA Tour

PACIFIC PALISADES, California - Rising Japanese golf star Ryo Ishikawa hits a shot from the rough at the fifth hole of the U.S. PGA Tour's Northern Trust Open at Riviera Country Club on Feb. 19.

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Japanese golf star Ishikawa debuts on U.S. PGA Tour

PACIFIC PALISADES, California - Rising Japanese golfer Ryo Ishikawa examines the green at the 15th hole of the U.S. PGA Tour's Northern Trust Open at Riviera Country Club on Feb. 19.

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Japanese golf star Ishikawa debuts on U.S. PGA Tour

PACIFIC PALISADES, California - Rising Japanese star Ryo Ishikawa tees off at the first hole of the Northern Trust Open at Riviera Country Club on Feb. 19, debuting on the U.S. PGA Tour.