SAN DIEGO – Marc Leishman’s one-stroke victory at the Farmers Insurance Open was a welcome turnaround following a few tough months professional, but that’s not why the Australian was emotional Sunday at Torrey Pines.
Leishman’s fifth career PGA Tour victory came on Australia Day, the country's national holiday. It also came during a difficult time back home, as Australia continues to battle wildfires.
“Pretty amazing, particularly all the problems that have been happening back in Australia with the fires and people losing their lives, firefighters. Just devastating really,” said Leishman, who closed with a 65 to edge Jon Rahm by a shot.