Here is a first look at the PGA Tour's Northern Trust Open, which starts Thursday at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, Calif.
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Northern Trust Open
Who: Rory McIlroy will make his first appearance at Riviera. The world's No. 3 and world No. 1 Jordan Spieth give this event some serious star power. Bubba Watson, Jason Dufner, Sergio Garcia and Dustin Johnson are a few more big names to watch in the 138-man field.
What: 72-hole stroke play tournament.
When: Thursday-Friday, 5-8 p.