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Walker Shines with 7-Under, Ties for Second

1/23/2025

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Walker dazzled in the opening round, finishing tied for second at an impressive 7-under, just two strokes shy of leader Ludvig Åberg. On the demanding South Course at Torrey Pines, he stood out as the sole contender within four strokes, while the more forgiving North Course hosted the majority of top players, with only three from the top 18 tackling the South.

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Story summary

Walker dazzled in the opening round, finishing tied for second at an impressive 7-under, just two strokes shy of leader Ludvig Åberg. On the demanding South Course at Torrey Pines, he stood out as the sole contender within four strokes, while the more forgiving North Course hosted the majority of top players, with only three from the top 18 tackling the South.