Ludvig Aberg surged to the top of the leaderboard at the Farmers Insurance Open with a stellar 9-under 63 in the opening round at Torrey Pines. The 25-year-old Swede, who expressed his fondness for the picturesque course, holds a two-shot lead over Danny Walker and Hayden Springer.
Aberg, enjoying his first-ever first-round lead on the PGA Tour, showcased his skills on the North Course, carding eight birdies and an eagle while hitting 16 of 18 greens in regulation. Walker, in just his fourth PGA Tour start, impressed on the tougher South Course, finishing one shot ahead of Lanto Griffin, Zac Blair, Zach Johnson, and Aldrich Potgieter.
