When Harris English checked the weather for the final round at Torrey Pines Golf Course, he never blinked at the forecast of high winds and tough conditions. On a day when several players were blown away by gusts up to 25 miles per hour,

Harris English first flirted with fame at the Farmers Insurance Open a decade ago when he shared the third-round lead and was part of a four-man playoff for the 2015 championship. Jason Day came away the winner that year at Torrey Pines, but English was encouraged, not discouraged.

Harris English finished his 6-under 66 with three straight birdies Friday, charging into a one-shot lead over Andrew Novak at 9-under 207 heading into the final round of the Farmers Insurance Open.