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Despite driving woes, Jon Rahm, Justin Thomas tied for lead at Farmers Insurance

Thomas in control at Farmers Insurance Open

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SAN DIEGO – Uncorking a drive on the sixth hole Thursday, Jon Rahm thrust his arms into the air in mock celebration.

After missing seven of his last eight fairways on Torrey Pines’ North Course – and growing increasingly frustrated – Rahm finally had enough.

“Believe it or not, I just said, Screw it – if you hit the fairway, you might as well have 80 yards in,” Rahm said. “I went to hit it as hard as I could, and it turned out perfect.