SAN DIEGO – For nearly a decade Ryan Palmer was a stranger at Torrey Pines, opting instead for other West Coast venues to get his season started. But last year that changed.
For the first time since 2010 Palmer added the Farmers Insurance Open to his schedule last year and he played his way into a playoff, which was won by Jason Day.
“I like the fact that you've got to play golf,” said Palmer, who is in the hunt again at Torrey Pines. “Last week, every birdie putt you missed you feel like you lose a shot.