Bubba Watson clinched the Northern Trust Open on Sunday for a second time in three years, sealing victory by one shot after a wildly fluctuating final round at sunny Riviera.
A stroke in front overnight, the American left-hander twice fell two off the pace as first Adam Scott and then Jason Kokrak broke clear but he regained control of the tournament with two birdies in the last three holes.
Watson, who has always loved playing on the iconic Riviera layout, shot 68 to land his ninth PGA Tour title with a 15-under total of 269.
Australian Scott, after an electrifying start that included an eagle and three birdies in his first six holes, carded a roller-coaster 67 to share second place with long-hitting American Kokrak (68).
It was a nightmare day for Rory McIlroy, however. The Irishman started the round with a real chance, just two shots off overnight leader Watson.
McIlroy got off to the best possible start with an eagle on his first hole but it was all downhill after that, with bogeys on the 4th, 6th and 7th holes as he made the turn in 36.
Things didn't improve on the back nine with four further bogeys, and just one birdie on the final hole which saw him sign for a round of 75 and -6 for the tournament.
Padraig Harrington endured a similar round, also signing for 75, although much of the damage for him was done on the 7th hole with a triple bogey.
