LOS ANGELES — The Northern Trust Open trophy belonged to Bubba Watson, but for the 31st year Riviera Country Club came out on top. Led by Watson, the deepest field of 2016 as determined by the Official World Golf Rankings, could not challenge the tournament record of 20-under.
Watson shot four rounds in the 60s, made five birdies in the final round and still came up short, with a final round of three-under 68 and a 72-hole total of 15-under 269. He finished one stroke ahead of Adam Scott (67) and Jason Kokrak (68). Dustin Johnson, the runner-up each of the past two years, closed with a 69 to finish fourth.