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2016 Farmers Insurance Open Discussion

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Almost February, beautiful views of San Diego, we're certain to see some parasailing, and we say hello to the CBS crew in 2016.

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Defending champion Jason Day makes his second start after sitting out all fall, joined by No. 6 Rickie Fowler and 10 other players from among the top 30 in the current Official World Golf Ranking. … San Diego native Phil Mickelson returns for his 20th appearance, hoping his hometown course might allow him to end a dry spell that reaches back to the 2013 Open Championship. … Touted Australian teenager Ryan Ruffels, just 17, will make his professional debut at the event. Six months ago, Ruffels opened the RBC Canadian Open with a 66 before rounds of 75-76 led to a Saturday MDF.

http://www.pgatour.com/the-first-look/2016/01/22/first-look-farmers-insurance-open.html

http://www.pgatour.com/tournaments/farmers-insurance-open.html

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It's already been said I'm sure, but I'm so excited for this season, especially after rickies win last week.

Looking forward to a lot of battles between those top 4 all year, and hopefully it starts this week with day and fowler! :)

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this really is the first event of the season. just makes me depressed that Tigs isnt anywhere near playing.

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Really pumped for this event. I was able to play Torrey Pines about 3 weeks ago, so it will be cool to watch them play the course after I did. Of course, they're playing 1000 yards back from where I was, so it will be a little different game.

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Waiting for a Dr. appointment at an office adjacent to the course.  Had an hour to kill between blood work and the appointment.  Took a walk along the east perimeter of the North. Saw Reed tee off on the 16th with 4 amatures, a fivesome. The course looks to be in great shape. 

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3 hours ago, colin007 said:

this really is the first event of the season. just makes me depressed that Tigs isnt anywhere near playing.

Sorry, but I think his time has passed.  I am really looking forward to the "Fab Four" to duke it out this season.  Too bad Rory is playing in Qatar this week.

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3 hours ago, Golfingdad said:

It's already been said I'm sure, but I'm so excited for this season, especially after rickies win last week.

Looking forward to a lot of battles between those top 4 all year, and hopefully it starts this week with day and fowler! :)

Fowler wins a tournament and you don't even capitalize his first name??? :-P

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Just now, boogielicious said:

Fowler wins a tournament and you don't even capitalize his first name??? :-P

Or his last name, or days.

I have no respect! :-P

(The spelling grammar issues that may pop up occasionally on my posts are likely from me posting quickly from my phone while merging onto the freeway.)

 

 

 

I'm kidding! (but I think they are from my phone):beer:

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Any word on if Day is healthy enough to play today?

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Every year, I say I'll make the trip down to San Diego for this tournament.
And every year, I fail to do so.

I did make it down to Torrey for the Open, and walked a bit of the public portion of the property when I interviewed for a job in the area a few years ago.

Maybe I'll make it to the 2017 event.

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On January 27, 2016 at 10:43 AM, colin007 said:

this really is the first event of the season. just makes me depressed that Tigs isnt anywhere near playing.

Me too. That was the first thing I thought of when I saw this thread.

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3 hours ago, newtogolf said:

Any word on if Day is healthy enough to play today?

He will.

http://www.golfchannel.com/news/golf-central-blog/defending-champ-day-flu-will-play-farmers/

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33 minutes ago, ChrisP said:

Looks like a Nationwide Tour leaderboard right now. Where are the big boys?

South course was playing tougher so scores from those playing it were higher.  Should see the bigger names near the top heading into the weekend.

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On 1/27/2016 at 7:57 AM, DeadMan said:

Really pumped for this event. I was able to play Torrey Pines about 3 weeks ago, so it will be cool to watch them play the course after I did. Of course, they're playing 1000 yards back from where I was, so it will be a little different game.

I live a few miles away and have attended a couple times.  What works well is to get just ahead of the crowd and stand at driving distance along the fairway. Hope it doesn't get foggy again.

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14 hours ago, newtogolf said:

South course was playing tougher so scores from those playing it were higher.  Should see the bigger names near the top heading into the weekend.

Yep.  Of the top 14, 3 played the South, 11 played the North. 

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One of the local players from Country Club of Fairfax is tied for 10th - Steve Marino

Mickelson dropping down the leader-board, thought he would play well here.  North Course, for me, was far easier than the South Course.

 

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Mickelson does an imitation of Big Ben

 

 

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