Merrick wins maiden title in California

Local boy John Merrick sealed his first PGA Tour win as he edged out Charlie Beljan in a play-off for the Northern Trust Open in Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles.

Merrick, joint second heading into the final day, produced a two-under-par 69 to finish 11 under overall and join Beljan (67) in a tie-breaker as overnight leader Bill Haas fell apart.