SAN DIEGO – In four previous starts at the Farmers Insurance Open Peter Malnati had never made the cut but the fifth time was a charm for the 33-year-old following rounds of 66-71 that left him tied for eighth place and two shots off the lead.
So, what changed?
“Obviously it is a big, long golf course, that's for sure. I've not always been a big, long hitter, but I am now, which is fun,” Malnati said.
Malnati’s tongue-and-cheek ideas on distance aside – he’s 145th in driving distance the season on the PGA Tour, which is up from 166th last season – his thoughts on the South Course do leave room for a mid-length player.