Nissan Open preview

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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TOURNAMENT: Nissan Open

HOST COURSE: Riviera CC, Pacific Palisades California

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.

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