(San Diego) Billy Horschel had nine birdies while avoiding the bogey on Wednesday, shooting 63 and taking the lead by one stroke at the Farmers Insurance Open.
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Horschel putt 25 feet on the second hole.
“I said to my caddy, ‘Let’s forget the expectations, just enjoy playing,'” Horschel said. It gave very good results. »
His closest pursuer is Michael Thompson, one shot ahead of Kevin Tway and Stephan Jaeger.
Fifth at the Sony Open two weeks ago, Thompson is looking for a first win since July 2020.
The highest ranked golfer in the world, Jon Rahm scored a 66, punctuated by an eagle. From 280 yards, he sent the ball 12 feet from the cut.
Rahm’s first PGA win came at Torrey Pines in 2017. It’s also where he triumphed at the 2021 US Open.
Doug Ghim, Francesco Molinari and Rickie Fowler are also three strokes behind.
Canadians at the tournament are Michael Gligic (67), Taylor Pendrith (67), Mackenzie Hughes (70), Adam Svensson (72), Adam Hadwin (73), Nick Taylor (73), Corey Conners (75), Jared du Toit (77) and Maxwell Sear (79).