A Riviera win would be 'pretty amazing' for Spieth

By Mark Lamport-Stokes PACIFIC PALISADES, California (Reuters) - Jordan Spieth has already won seven times on the PGA Tour, including two major titles, but he says a victory at Riviera Country Club this week would have special significance. Not only is the iconic par-71 layout, host venue for the PGA Tour's Northern Trust Open, one of his favourite courses but its allure very nearly tempted him to study at nearby University of Southern California instead of in his native Texas. As it turned out, Spieth ended up attending the University of Texas before turning professional in 2012 at the age of 19, but Riviera has always been a 'must-visit' destination where he has already competed in three Northern Trust Opens.