Max McGreevy recaps a 66 on Torrey Pines’ South Course at the Farmers Insurance Open, calling it “super solid” with very few stressful par saves and plenty of birdie looks. He explains why the South typically plays tougher than the North — especially for shorter hitters — and how warmer, calmer conditions helped this week.
In this Q&A, McGreevy talks about:
How clean the round felt: tap-ins + birdie chances
Why Torrey South is a grind (few wedges, par-5s not automatic)
“Scar tissue” here (Junior World memories) and the mental side
The moment it clicked: birdie on the tough 4th
Game trending up: working daily with coach Michael Gellerman
Biggest improvement: ball-striking
Why he withdrew last year (newborn at home)
Motivation from being close to the World No. 1 (lifetime membership)