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Top five for Schwartzel in California
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Top five for Schwartzel in California

Charl Schwartzel recorded an impressive finish as Bubba Watson shot a second successive 64 to win the Northern Trust Open in California.

Charl Schwartzel

Left-hander Watson took his first title since lifting the 2012 Masters Tournament after carding seven birdies at Riviera Country Club.

The American carded five gains in the opening eight holes during a blemish-free final round to finish the tournament on 15 under par and win by two shots from compatriot Dustin Johnson.

Johnson finished with a 66, while Jason Allred and Brian Harman were tied for third place on 12 under after both recorded final-round 68s.

South Africa's former Masters Tournament champion Schwartzel, the only non-American in the top ten, was fifth on 11 under after he signed for a third consecutive 68.

England’s Lee Westwood also posted a top 20 finish after closing with a 71.

For a full list of results from the Northern Trust Open, please click here.

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