Billy Horschel Leads the Farmers Open Early at Torrey Pines -9

Rickie Fowler hits his tee shot on the 16th hole during the first round of The Farmers Insurance Open on the North Course at Torrey Pines Golf Course, in La Jolla, California, on January 26, 2022. Donald Miralle/Getty Images

Billy Horschel, uncertain of playing from back stiffness, opened the Farmers Insurance Open with the low score of 63, -9, on a rare Wednesday start at the North Course, Torrey Pines in La Jolla, Calif.

Michael Thompson is in second at 8-under; while Kevin Tway and Stephan Jaeger, Germany, finished third with 7-under.