Alex Noren takes 1-shot lead at Torrey Pines
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SAN DIEGO, CA - JANUARY 27: Alex Noren of Sweden looks over his shot on on the 14th green during the third round of the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines South on January 27, 2018 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
Alex Noren nails uphill eagle putt at Farmers
SAN DIEGO — Alex Noren of Sweden two-putted for birdie on the final hole for a 3-under 69 that gave him a one-shot lead going into the final round of the Farmers Insurance Open.
Noren has nine European Tour victories and is No. 19 in the world. This is his first 54-hole lead on the PGA TOUR.
He leads by one shot over Ryan Palmer, who struggled after building a two-shot lead with a 45-foot eagle putt on the par-5 13th. Jon Rahm, the defending champion who needs to win to reach No. 1 in the world, took double bogey on the last hole for a 75 and fell four shots behind.
Noren was at 11-under 205.
Tiger Woods only hit three fairways and still managed a 70. Woods was eight shots behind.
