Jason Day saved par on the 18th hole, got into a four-man playoff and won the Farmers Insurance Open on Feb. 8 with a par on the second extra hole at Torrey Pines Golf Course.
Native Australian Day, now the No. 4 golfer in the world at age 27, made two big birdies and a par save from a plugged lie in the bunker during a tough stretch on the back nine, closing with a 2-under 70. Harris English, who birdied the 18th hole for a 72, and defending champion Scott Stallings (69), also were in the playoff. They were eliminated on the first extra hole. Tiger Woods withdrew from the competition on opening day, Feb. 5, citing a back injury. San Diegan Phil Mickelson failed to make the cut Feb. 6, shooting a 2-over 74 on the Torrey Pines North Course.. This was Day’s second win at Torrey Pines. He also won the Junior World Championship in 2004. The tournament honored Billy Casper, who grew up in San Diego and died Feb. 7 at age 83, with flowers and a picture of him on the first tee. — ESPN
