Reed and Noren shoot 64 to share opening round lead at PGA's Farmers Insurance Open

Patrick Reed birdied his first three holes and finished with a bogey-free 8-under 64 on Thursday (28 January) for a share of the lead with Alex Noren after the first round of the Farmers Insurance Open.

Reed, Noren and Scottie Scheffler - who was one stroke back - all played Torrey Pines' easier North Course and will play the South Course on what could be a wet Friday. Heavy rain was forecast for overnight and into the second round at the municipal course overlooking the Pacific Ocean.

Rory McIlroy shot a 68 on the South Course. He’s playing the Farmers for the third straight year and is hoping to file away some mental notes for the U.S. Open in June, which will be played at Torrey Pines for just the second time. 

(Image Credits: AP)