Ludvig Åberg 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 Springer in the opening round of the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines.

This was not the Joel Dahmen we all know. On Thursday in the Farmers Insurance Open, the popular tour player who is easily recognizable because of his bucket hat looked like just your average pro. A normal golf cap was the headwear of choice because it had to be,

The current state and stature of the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines, and whether its appeal to players and fans has taken a hit in the post-Tiger Woods era that has seen significant changes in the pro golf landscape.