adminstarted the tournament on a low note but managed to recover after the first round, which saw him making the cut.
The US$6.6 million purse Northern Trust Open saw 185 golfers taking to the field and De Jonge was part of the players at the Riviera Country Club in California.
The Zimbabwean was tied with Erik Compton of United States after the second round gave him the edge to make the cut.
Rated among the best putters this season, De Jonge did not disappoint as he managed a 73 on the first round before returning with a 65 on the second day and two last rounds of 71 and 75 for a total score of 287.
American Bill Haas won the tournament on seven-under par ahead of the likes of Phil Mickleson.
Meanwhile, another Zimbabwean golfer has joined the PGA tour and played at the weekend.
Stuart Carrihill was part of the field in the Palmetto Hall Championship.
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