English Leads Farmers Insurance Open After Third Round Surge
Harris English fired a 6-under 66 Friday, capped by three consecutive birdies, to take a one-shot lead into the final round of the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines.
English sits at 9-under 207, one stroke ahead of Andrew Novak, who also carded a 66. Novak held the lead until English’s late charge.
Calmer Conditions Fuel Low Scores
English took advantage of calmer conditions after Torrey Pines was battered by fierce winds Thursday. The South course returned to its picturesque best, allowing English to record three birdies in a four-hole stretch before the turn and add four more in his final six holes.
“Today was way easier condition-wise,” English saeid. “Yesterday was wild. … You’ve just got to manage your game, and I’ve done that.”
Chasing Elusive Victory
English,a four-time PGA Tour winner,is seeking his first victory since the 2021 Travelers Championship,where he emerged triumphant from an eight-hole playoff.
he previously finished runner-up at Torrey Pines in 2015, losing in a playoff to Jason day. English has nine top-10 finishes in the past two seasons but hopes to end his drought this weekend.
Final Round Showdown Looms
South African rookie Aldrich Potgieter trails by two strokes at 7-under 209. Joel Dahmen, Lanto Griffin, Matti Schmid, and K.H. Lee are four shots back at 5-under 211.
the tournament has a history of dramatic final-day rallies, setting the stage for an exciting conclusion.
Potgieter, Novak Share Farmers Insurance Open lead
SAN DIEGO — South Africa’s Christiaan Bezuidenhout and Robert MacIntyre of Scotland share the lead at the Farmers Insurance Open after the second round. Both players shot a 6-under 66 to reach 9 under overall.
This tournament is notable for its condensed schedule. The Farmers Insurance Open began wednesday and concludes Saturday to avoid conflicting with the NFL’s conference championship games on Sunday.
Sahith Theegala, who held the first-round lead, shot a 71 and is one shot behind the leaders.
Who is leading the Farmers Insurance Open after the third round?
English Leads Farmers Insurance Open After Third Round Surge
Harris English fired a 6-under 66 Friday, capped by three consecutive birdies, to take a one-shot lead into the final round of the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines.
English sits at 9-under 207,one stroke ahead of Andrew Novak, who also carded a 66. Novak held the lead until English’s late charge.
calmer Conditions Fuel Low Scores
English took advantage of calmer conditions after Torrey Pines was battered by fierce winds Thursday.The South course returned to its picturesque best, allowing English to record three birdies in a four-hole stretch before the turn and add four more in his final six holes.
“Today was way easier condition-wise,” English saeid. “Yesterday was wild. … You’ve just got to manage your game, and I’ve done that.”
Chasing Elusive Victory
English,a four-time PGA Tour winner,is seeking his first victory as the 2021 Travelers Championship,where he emerged triumphant from an eight-hole playoff.
he previously finished runner-up at Torrey Pines in 2015, losing in a playoff to Jason day. English has nine top-10 finishes in the past two seasons but hopes to end his drought this weekend.
Final Round Showdown Looms
South African rookie Aldrich Potgieter trails by two strokes at 7-under 209. Joel Dahmen, Lanto Griffin, Matti Schmid, and K.H.Lee are four shots back at 5-under 211.
the tournament has a history of dramatic final-day rallies,setting the stage for an exciting conclusion.
Potgieter, Novak Share Farmers Insurance Open lead
SAN DIEGO — South Africa’s Christiaan Bezuidenhout and Robert MacIntyre of Scotland share the lead at the Farmers insurance Open after the second round. Both players shot a 6-under 66 to reach 9 under overall.
This tournament is notable for its condensed schedule.The Farmers Insurance Open began wednesday and concludes Saturday to avoid conflicting with the NFL’s conference championship games on Sunday.
Sahith Theegala, who held the first-round lead, shot a 71 and is one shot behind the leaders.
Q&A
Q: Who is leading the Farmers Insurance Open heading into the final round?
A: Harris English holds a one-shot lead at 9-under par.
Q: What made the conditions easier for golfers on Friday?
A: After battling strong winds on Thursday, players enjoyed calmer conditions on Friday, allowing for lower scores.
Q: When does the Farmers Insurance Open conclude?
A: The tournament wraps up on Saturday to avoid conflicting with the NFL conference championship games.
The race for the Farmers Insurance Open title is heating up. Will English hold on for his fifth PGA Tour victory, or will another golfer make a final-round charge? Tune in Saturday to witness the exciting conclusion!
