Ludvig Åberg made a fast start with birdies on four of his first five holes to take a two-shot lead; Danny Walker and Hayden Springer are tied for second place; watch the second round of the Farmers I

There’s a reason why his teammates at Texas Tech University called him Ken, a reference to the Barbie character. If this golf thing doesn’t work out, he could probably make it as a model for Levi’s Jeans or Jockey shorts.

Ludvig Aberg shot a 9-under 63 Wednesday in what he calls his favorite place in the world, taking a two-shot lead ahead of Danny Walker and Hayden Springer in the opening round of the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines.

Torrey Pines’ South Course – which hosts the final two rounds after players split Jan 23 and Jan 24 between the North and South Courses – is considered the tougher of the two, and Aberg is wary of the length and thickness of the rough there.

Aberg opened his round on the back nine and got off to a fast start with birdies on his first three holes and four of his first five. He delivered an eagle 3 in the 520-yard 17th hole (his eighth of the day) and shot a 30 on his opening nine holes.

Ludvig Aberg excelled at Torrey Pines with a 9-under 63, taking an early lead at the Farmers Insurance Open. The Swedish golfer capitalized on the North Course with eight birdies and an eagle. Despite a fresh start following knee surgery,

Ludvig Åberg has given a thumbs-up to Torrey Pines amid reports of the Tiger Woods-hosted Genesis Invitational’s potential venue change due to wildfire concerns.

The California Swing with the Farmers Insurance Open, an annual PGA Tour stop since the 1950s. Players will attempt to navigate the narrow fairways, thick rough and small Poa greens of Torrey Pines, one of the premier municipal golf courses in America and also the host of two U.

Ludvig Aberg shot a 9-under 63 Wednesday in what he calls his favorite place in the world, taking a two-shot lead over Danny Walker and Hayden

Ludvig Åberg shot a 9-under 63 -- the lowest opening-round score of his career -- to lead the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines by two strokes.

The Farmers has a Wednesday-to-Saturday format to avoid a head-to-head TV ratings battle with the NFL on Sunday.