Nissan Open preview

Another big money week on the PGA Tour as a strong field competes in the Nissan Open where Adam Scott is somewhat of a specialist.

COOLUM BEACH, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 08: Adam Scott of Australia plays a shot during round two of the Australian PGA Championships at the Hyatt Regency Coolum December 8, 2006 in Coolum, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)
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By Paul O'Hagan
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TOURNAMENT: Nissan Open

HOST COURSE: Riviera CC, Pacific Palisades California

PRIZE FUND: $6,000,000

COURSE DETAILS: Par 71, 7279 yards. Designed by George C. Thomas and established in 1926.

KEY HOLE: The finishing hole is a 454-yard par four that plays to an elevated fairway, then requires a long second shot to a narrow green.

A strong field will look to join an impressive list of winners of the Nissan Open this week in California. The PGA Tour moves impressive Riviera Country Club as Rory Sabbatini looks to defend his title. Adam Scott could be considered a Nissan Open specialist after finishing one behind Sabbatini last year and taking the title in 2005, as could Mike Weir who won in 2003 and 2004. Eight of the world top ten compete including Phil Mickelson who comes off the back of an impressive victory last week at Pebble Beach.

CONTENDERS: Phil Mickelson, Luke Donald, Adam Scott

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Paul O'Hagan
Paul joined Golf Monthly in 2006 in a junior role and has since worked as senior staff writer and now as technical editor. He writes equipment and instruction content and tests the vast majority of golf clubs that are introduced every year.
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