On February 21 in golf history — 1999: Ernie Els wins Nissan Open at Riviera, plus 5 more moments from 1945–2021.
English golfer Maurice Bembridge, born February 21, 1945, played in four Ryder Cups and won six European Tour events. His final-round 64 at the 1974 Masters long stood as a joint course record.
Greg Turner, born February 21, 1963, in Dunedin, New Zealand, was a four-time European Tour winner and two-time New Zealand Open champion who played on the winning 1998 International Presidents Cup team.
Pierre Fulke, born February 21, 1971, in Nykoping, Sweden, was a three-time European Tour winner who played on Europe's victorious 2002 Ryder Cup team at The Belfry.
Ernie Els closed with a 68 to win the 1999 Nissan Open at Riviera Country Club at 14-under par on February 21, adding a West Coast title during his prime years.
Ernie ElsBubba Watson birdied two of his last three holes to overtake Jason Kokrak and hold off Adam Scott by one at the 2016 Northern Trust Open on February 21, his second Riviera title in three years.
Bubba WatsonLos Angeles native Max Homa beat Tony Finau in a playoff to win the 2021 Genesis Invitational at Riviera on February 21, receiving the trophy from host Tiger Woods for his second PGA Tour title.