SAN DIEGO – It was an optimistic ending to an otherwise disappointing day. Here are a few thoughts and observations after another stroll around the South Course with Tiger Woods, who remains mired in the middle of the pack heading into the final round of the Farmers Insurance Open:
• There wasn’t much to write home about through the first few hours of Woods’ third round at Torrey Pines. With only one birdie in his first 13 holes, Woods was visibly frustrated on a difficult course. Three closing birdies helped salvage a 1-under 71, but at 5 under for the week he’s still miles behind Justin Rose and the rest of the leaders.