Sweden’s Ludvig Aberg flirted with the course record in Wednesday’s opening round of the Farmers Insurance Open before settling for a 9-under 63 on the North Course for a two-stroke lead at Torrey Pines.

Ludvig Åberg shot a 9-under 63 Wednesday in what he calls his favorite place in the world, taking a two-shot lead over Danny Walker and Hayden Springer in the opening round of the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines.

Ludvig Aberg and Lanto Griffin shared the lead Thursday at Torrey Pines in the Farmers Insurance Open after ferocious wind forced an 86-minute delay and prevented dozens of players from finishing the second round.

Aberg birdied the first three holes and eight in all, with an eagle, at Torrey Pines and posted a 9-under round to lead by three.

San Diego is known for its idyllic weather and views of the Pacific Ocean. It's also the home of Torrey Pines Golf Course, one of the toughest tracks on the PGA Tour.

Torrey Pines is the replacement site for the Genesis Invitational. The Tiger Woods-hosted signature event typically is held at Riviera Country Club in Los Angeles.

Ludvig Åberg made a fast start with birdies on four of his first five holes to take a two-shot lead; Danny Walker and Hayden Springer are tied for second place; watch the second round of the Farmers I

SAN DIEGO — Ludvig Aberg shot a 9-under 63 Wednesday in what he calls his favorite place in the world, taking a two-shot lead over Danny Walker and Hayden Springer in the opening round of the ...

He and Aberg led Danny Walker (74, North Course) by one shot. Tied for fourth were Chris Gotterup (69, North Course), South Korea's Sungjae Im (71, North) and Hayden Springer (75, South) at 4 under.

The Farmers Insurance Open takes place this week at Torrey Pines, with a host of quality golfers aiming for glory in this tournament. However, in a few weeks we could watch another tournament on this course. It is the Genesis Invitational, which will be held from February 13 to 16.

Former Texas Tech golfer Ludvig Aberg, who led after each of the first two rounds, fell to 4-under 212 after shooting 74 while looking visibly ill during

Sweden’s Ludvig Aberg finished off a three-over-par 75 after sunset on Thursday in San Diego but still shares the lead at the Farmers Insurance Open with American Lanto Griffin.