The Associated Press

Los Angeles » In a tournament everyone expected him to win, Steve Stricker was trying not to lose. Instead of firing at flags and trying to make birdies, which allowed him to build a six-shot lead at Riviera, he suddenly found himself playing it safe and trying not to make bogeys.   Full Story

Los Angeles » Steve Stricker hit enough crisp irons and made his usual share of putts to pull away from the field at Riviera and build a five-shot lead going into the final day of the rain-delayed Northern Trust Open.   Full Story

Reed Saxon / The Associated Press

Los Angeles » Dustin Johnson made a hole-in-one and Steve Stricker had seven birdies to brighten an otherwise dreary day at rainy Riviera and finish atop the leaderboard Friday at the Northern Trust Open.   Full Story