Kyle Stanley and Spencer Levin took advantage of a picture perfect day on the California coastline, as the pair shot matching first round 10-under 62s to share the Farmers Insurance Open lead.
With hardly a breath of wind at a sun-splashed Torrey Pines, there were a lot of good scores, but Stanley and Levin kept their noses ahead.
Stanley, a PGA Tour rookie last year, recorded nine birdies, one bogey and an eagle at the par-five last to finish level with compatriot Spencer Levin.
Bill Haas, last year's FedExCup champion, opened with a 63 while three-times winner and local fan favourite Phil Mickelson was left shaking his head after battling to a five-over 77.
"A round like today gives you confidence that you're doing the right things," Stanley said.
"I know it was a 62, but it was a pretty boring round of golf. I hit a lot of greens and made a lot of putts.
"The course is in good shape, the fairways are nice and the greens are soft. You can be pretty aggressive with your irons but you've got to hit solid putts. If you don't hit solid putts, it (the ball) will bump up on you."
| Player | Score |
|---|---|
| Spencer Levin | -10 |
| Kyle Stanley | -10 |
| Bill Haas | -9 |
| Rod Pampling | -8 |
| Josh Teater | -8 |
| John Huh | -8 |
| Vijay Singh | -8 |
| Greg Chalmers | -7 |
| Justin Leonard | -7 |
| Camilo Villegas | -7 |
