With Tiger Woods missing, and local favorite Phil Mickelson struggling to capture the title (tied for 42nd place), a new face emerged for local golf fans at last week’s Buick Invitational at Torrey Pines. Nick Watney broke Woods’ streak of four straight Buick titles, rallying from three shots behind with five holes to play to capture the title by one shot. Watney’s two birdies on the last three holes allowed the Californian to finish with a 4-under 68 to complete a five-shot comeback. John Rollins placed second in the tourney, with Lucas Glover and Camilo Villegas ending tied for third. Watney won $954,000 for his efforts in the four-day event.
