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2021 US Open: Top 10 power rankings at Torrey Pines

By Mike Randleman

Jan 30, 2021; San Diego, California, USA; A detailed view of the south course map adjacent to the first tee during the third round of the Farmers Insurance Open golf tournament at Torrey Pines Municipal Golf Course. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 30, 2021; San Diego, California, USA; A detailed view of the south course map adjacent to the first tee during the third round of the Farmers Insurance Open golf tournament at Torrey Pines Municipal Golf Course. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 31, 2021; San Diego, California, USA; Patrick Reed poses with the winner’s trophy following the final round of the Farmers Insurance Open golf tournament at Torrey Pines Municipal Golf Course – South Course. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 31, 2021; San Diego, California, USA; Patrick Reed poses with the winner’s trophy following the final round of the Farmers Insurance Open golf tournament at Torrey Pines Municipal Golf Course – South Course. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports /

Torrey Pines is a different animal in June compared to January. Nor will Patrick Reed get to devour the North course like he did with a 64 earlier in the year.

Regardless, Reed’s win in January at the Farmers Insurance Open is indicative that this is a good location for his game. Thick, juicy rough along the fairways and greens allows his shot-making and impeccable short game to shine.

It also may lead to some rules controversies, but I digress. Let’s just hope the rain stays out of the forecast to avoid those dastardly embedded balls.

Reed compiled solid rounds on the South course of 72-70-68 that helped him glide to a five-shot win.

The Texan led the field in strokes gained around the green (.981) and 10th in SG putting (1.13).

For the 2020-21 season, he’s 19th (.378) and fourth (.85) in those stats, respectively.

The result was Reed’s fourth straight top-25 at the Farmers, as well as fifth top-40 in six total starts.

He enters the week coming off a week of rest after taking solo fifth at the Memorial Tournament. That was his third top-10 and fourth top-20 in his last six starts.

Reed has won elsewhere in California at the 2014 Humana Challenge.

The 30-year-old also ranks 44th in proximity from the rough (43’3”).

Reed has made eight straight cuts in majors, which includes seven top-20s.

The main detriment against Reed at Torrey Pines is he’s not a bomber. With that said, the course expects to play firmer this week than in January, which could help him gain some distance on the ground rollout.

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