On February 17 in golf history — 2008: Mickelson wins first Riviera title at Northern Trust, plus 5 more moments from 1910–2008.
Michael Hoke Austin, born February 17, 1910, holds the Guinness record for the longest drive in a professional tournament, 515 yards at the 1974 U.S. National Seniors Open in Las Vegas, at age 64.
Thomas Norret, born February 17, 1974, is a Danish professional golfer who won the 2002 Volvo Finnish Open on the Challenge Tour and reached the European Tour in 2010.
Martin Flores, born February 17, 1982, in Fort Worth, Texas, played several seasons on the PGA Tour and won the 2016 Lincoln Land Championship on the Web.com (Korn Ferry) Tour.
Jon Curran, born February 17, 1987, in Hopkinton, Massachusetts, played college golf at Vanderbilt and reached the PGA Tour, with runner-up finishes at the 2015 Puerto Rico Open and 2016 Memorial.
Spaniard Ignacio 'Nacho' Elvira, born February 17, 1987, in Madrid, has won twice on the European/DP World Tour, including the 2024 Soudal Open.
Phil Mickelson closed out the 2008 Northern Trust Open at Riviera on February 17, 2008, beating Jeff Quinney by two shots for his 33rd PGA Tour win and his long-awaited first victory at Riviera Country Club.
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